recovering seat, any tips

[DDDDDD]

I bought a big piece of black marine vinyl to use for redoing the seat on my 1996 GTX, front and back seats. I pulled out all the staples from the old covers and now i have the bare padding. Anything i need to know before i try to cut and put on the new fabric? Should i let the padding dry out in the sun, b/c it is pretty wet5 from years of being used (im assuming thats why./ Does the padding need too be wet or should i make sure it is dry before i put the new fabric on?

Also should i just hold the new fabric on with staples like it had or should i also use some type of glue between the fabric and the plastic along with the staples.

Any special staples i need to use?

 

[Butch 587]

I used a heat gun for my 91 GT seat cover replacement it helps with the curves and makes a better looking job. Take your old cover lay it flat and cut the new one about 1" larger you can always trim any excess when your done.. If you have a upholstery shop close by let them stretch/staple it with a pneumatic staple gun if not then try using a lot of small staples.. Guling just makes it harder to remove the next time.... Yes dry out the foam first ....
Hope this helps... Good Luck..

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Get at LEAST 4 hands...maybe 6 even to help. It will come out much tighter.

 

[DDDDDD]

Ok im going to try to start it tomorrow, my only problem is that the old cover was like molded to the seat like a glove and it wont just lay out flat for me to make a template for.
What should i do to make a good template

 

[Butch 587]

Just steal your wife's hair dryer, heat it up until it flattens out enough...
Or lay it out in the sun for a few hours....