I’ve lost the original post among the static, but I can provide some
information. As you look down at the front seat bottom the side and crossing
creases are created by the skins being glued to the foam. Working
carefully, it is possible to separate the two causing only minor damage. I
used a wide spackling tool and moved side to side to slice the cover and
cushion apart. Attaching the replacement requires very generous use of
contact cement. After about 6 months it is still holding. Rear seats are
much easier as the creases are created by cloth strips sewn to the leather,
pulled through the cushion, and clipped to the seat frame. Like many repairs
on these cars, it often boils down to the question, “What’s the worst that
can happen?” At worst, you tear it up and buy a new cushion. At best,
things turn out OK.
I’ve had really good luck with seperating and shaping foam with a very sharp
electric knife.
Deano-----Original Message-----
From: Chatman [mailto:kchatman@mail.coin.missouri.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 2:40 PM
To: xjlovers
Subject: [xj] Re: Front seat replacement – Is it necessary to replace
foam
I’ve lost the original post among the static, but I can provide some
information. As you look down at the front seat bottom the side and crossing
creases are created by the skins being glued to the foam. Working
carefully, it is possible to separate the two causing only minor damage. I
used a wide spackling tool and moved side to side to slice the cover and
cushion apart. Attaching the replacement requires very generous use of
contact cement. After about 6 months it is still holding. Rear seats are
much easier as the creases are created by cloth strips sewn to the leather,
pulled through the cushion, and clipped to the seat frame. Like many repairs
on these cars, it often boils down to the question, “What’s the worst that
can happen?” At worst, you tear it up and buy a new cushion. At best,
things turn out OK.