How would you repair this leather car seat?
#1
09-10-19, 07:56 AM
How would you repair this leather car seat?
Thankfully, the tears are fairly straight and have not shrunk. What are the best, most durable options?
#2
09-10-19, 09:04 AM
Super Moderator
That looks like a pretty big tear. I'd either use a patch kit, which they sell in auto stores (Pep Boys, etc.) or I'd just sew it and use as slim a needle as possible with a polyester thread to match the color, if you go that route.
#3
09-10-19, 12:22 PM
Member
Appears it tore along the wear line so chances are good that your going to see more in other places.
The glues will not work, that is a stress area!
Sewing, maybe.
The only real fix is to replace the seat covers!
The glues will not work, that is a stress area!
Sewing, maybe.
The only real fix is to replace the seat covers!
#4
09-10-19, 12:31 PM
Super Moderator
I agree, reupholstering is best, but won't be cheap. I guess you could always put a slipcover over. Would probably look better than the DIY fixes.
#5
09-10-19, 05:29 PM
1) It's actually on the edge of the back bench so not (imo) in the most stressed area. Still think I should stitch?
2) See the other lines? Is there a product I can apply to soften/condition the leather to help prevent becoming more brittle and prone to tearing?
2) See the other lines? Is there a product I can apply to soften/condition the leather to help prevent becoming more brittle and prone to tearing?
#6
09-10-19, 06:33 PM
Super Moderator
I would try sewing, but only because I have plenty of needles and thread. It's probably easier to patch it tho. It looks like a pretty big tear, so you'd probably need a very large patch or a few smaller ones.
I know they sell leather conditioner, but I'm not familiar enough to recommend one. Someone else may know more about them.
I know they sell leather conditioner, but I'm not familiar enough to recommend one. Someone else may know more about them.
