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Seat and Carpet repair

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:38 pm
by vanzep
Got a couple of cigarette burns on the interior that id like to get repaired on the BB1. Other than that the interior is immaculate. Burns were from previous owner :x
Has anyone had a go at this type of repair :?
One burn is on the drivers side carpet and the other is on the rear passenger seat.
I might have a go myself if i can find the right kit but at the same time i dont want to make a mess of it as both burns are right in the line of sight and not hidden away.

so any advice welcome ;)

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:26 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Chipsaway used to offer this repair on interior trim and "some" franchises still offer it if they trained.
I have seen it done when I first started or and I was blown away. Using a mouth piece blow gun and fibres that you have to custom match by eye.

I'm sure a company will offer this somewhere.

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:50 pm
by mercutio
yeah i seen it done on wheeler dealers once it was really good

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:55 pm
by mr_drc
Stiched mine b4 ! All depends how big holes are if u are going to use/ glue fibers on u can usually shave of existing seats you tube is your friend loads of vids showing what to do or like ratty said there are people/company's that specialises

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:00 am
by Donald
^^^^

Think you repaired the hole in my old TypeS seats right?

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:17 am
by vanzep
Thanks for the suggestions :)
I think i can handle the cig burn on the carpet by cutting out and glueing/stiching in but the one on the seat will require some expertise so will have to seek out a pro for that one ;)

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:29 am
by wurlycorner
TBH, for the carpet I'd just change it for a good used one - not difficult on a 4g. That's what I did with Lisa's.

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:23 pm
by vanzep
I had a go at fixing the burns on the carpet - using some spare material from a hairy door card :)
Just cut out some round pieces and glued them in - material looks to be the same stuff the carpet is made from.
Hopefully the glue will hold it and i can improve it a bit once its all dried.

Apologies for the bad photos :oops:

before - two burns.
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materials used.
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Glued in place.
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Drying.
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Burn on the back seat lower squab looks more difficult.... :think:

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might try and find a spare with the same part number :x

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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:21 pm
by mercutio
looks to be the common 4g interior

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:25 pm
by vanzep
Yeah i stand corrected - ive checked and NH167 throws up Graphite Grey...odd how it looks so blue :lol:
certainly very different to standard grey in facelift BB4. and the sticker on the door jamb say Interior colour Type A.
would be useful if someone had a link to the interior fabric colours - must be shown somewhere in a sales brochure :)