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Got the Bug 05-17-2010 02:35 PM
Any tips for repairing a leather seat on daily driver?
 
My daily driver is a 1999 Acura 3.2TL with 202K miles. The car still runs great, so I decided to finally replace the broken rear view mirror and replace the carpet floor mats.

The leather interior is in great shape, except for a small area on the seam (3" long with a max gap of 3/16" on the seam) on the vertical side panel on the driver's side seat.

Does anyone have any tips or recommendations about the best way to repair the seam and/or at least prevent it from tearing any more?

Thanks.

Sharroll Celby 05-17-2010 02:42 PM
Is the leather tearing, or just the thread is broken? If it is the broken thread, you could re-stitch the seam with like-colored thread.

Any local auto upholstery business can give you a good estimate for fixing it.

Got the Bug 05-17-2010 02:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharroll Celby (Post 1051510)
Is the leather tearing, or just the thread is broken? If it is the broken thread, you could re-stitch the seam with like-colored thread.

Any local auto upholstery business can give you a good estimate for fixing it.
The leather is tearing and is uneven along the seam (gap varies up to 3/16"). I just took a look at it again and I'm not sure there's enough material to re-stitch it.

dcdoug 05-17-2010 06:35 PM
No experience with them, but there are lots of kits like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-Style.../dp/B0007TQWK6

Got the Bug 05-17-2010 07:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug (Post 1051545)
No experience with them, but there are lots of kits like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-Style.../dp/B0007TQWK6
Thanks Doug. That's the kind of DIY idea I was looking for.

It looks like the reviews on Amazon are mixed (probably due to user skill...or lack thereof :) )

Rick Parker 05-17-2010 10:16 PM
Contact a reputable New or used car dealer in your area, talk to the used car manager . They have vendors that come to the lots weekly to do minor upholstery repairs, (burns, tears, rips, etc) get the persons phone # and give him a call. These guys can do wonders many times. If they are unable to help maybe you need to have a new insert installed.

dcdoug 05-18-2010 07:36 AM
I'd try the DIY stuff first and it that doesn't work, pursue Rick's solution. Can't hurt to take a crack at it.


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