Seat and Carpet repair

Post by **vanzep** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:38 pm

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

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

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:26 pm

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.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:50 pm

yeah i seen it done on wheeler dealers once it was really good

mr_drc · Post by **mr_drc** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:55 pm

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

Post by **Donald** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:00 am

^^^^

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

Post by **vanzep** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:17 am

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

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:29 am

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.

Post by **vanzep** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:23 pm

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

before - two burns.

materials used.

Glued in place.

Drying.

Burn on the back seat lower squab looks more difficult....

might try and find a spare with the same part number

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:21 pm

looks to be the common 4g interior

Post by **vanzep** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:25 pm

Yeah i stand corrected - ive checked and NH167 throws up Graphite Grey...odd how it looks so blue

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