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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #20 on: 20 August 2009, 09:31 »
Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D

this is the mk6 section alan  :rolleyes:



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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #21 on: 20 August 2009, 09:33 »
Oh dear :D :D

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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #22 on: 20 August 2009, 09:33 »
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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #23 on: 20 August 2009, 09:55 »
yeah I wouldn't worry about it I have fitted a few factory supplied covers and there isn't really any way to do it wrong!

whats it like getting the old one off though?  :huh:

Eva heard of a stanley knife and screwdriver?  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Seroiously though, they are fairly easy, if a little fiddly.


I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!!  there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat  :undecided:

Yes, there are loads of little clips and bits.  But generally, the most 'difficult' bit is simply removing the seat base or backrest from the remainder of the seat, and then refitting it afterwards.  Removing the old and refitting the new cover, especially if its leather is very easy - it is just slightly fiddly, and a touch time consuming.  And if you have a particular shaped ar$e, you may have alreaded moulded your current seat to be comfy - and this doesn't just apply to 'team chunky'  :lipsrsealed:, even if you are petit, your butt can still mould the seat into a nice comfortable profile.  :nerd:
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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #24 on: 20 August 2009, 09:58 »
Oh dear :D :D

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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #25 on: 20 August 2009, 09:58 »
I think im getting myself in a muddle here. I'm under the impression that new leather will need to be restitched to the seat?

not if its a one piece cover

on my MKIV its a one piece cover with lots of clips of hooks which then attach to sires placed throughout the seat back in between the foam (new fabric cover is £225 too!)

I would presume its the same on newer cars

Correct, the seat covers all come supplied fully pre-stitched, and pre-shaped.  Just like when you buy a new air filter element - you don't need to be an expert in origami to get it to fit into the air box!  :smug:
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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #26 on: 20 August 2009, 10:00 »
I looked at the on on my MKIV and jeez!! What a palava!!!  there are so many clips and hooks it looks easier to just replace the whole seat  :undecided:

Yes, there are loads of little clips and bits.  But generally, the most 'difficult' bit is simply removing the seat base or backrest from the remainder of the seat, and then refitting it afterwards.  Removing the old and refitting the new cover, especially if its leather is very easy - it is just slightly fiddly, and a touch time consuming.  And if you have a particular shaped ar$e, you may have alreaded moulded your current seat to be comfy - and this doesn't just apply to 'team chunky'  :lipsrsealed:, even if you are petit, your butt can still mould the seat into a nice comfortable profile.  :nerd:

see i found removing the seat base the easiest part when i replaced the foam in my seat  :huh:  Getting the backrest off looked a right mission and i'm not paying over £200 for a new cover so will get it repaired locally  :smiley:

Screwdriver and stanley knife is what i used in the end to butcher a 2nd hand seat as i wanted the fabric off it  :grin: :grin:

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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #27 on: 20 August 2009, 10:01 »
You said it yourself that fishing season was over !? Its bad enough with them bellends over in the MK6 section, dont need you coming to our MK5 section aswell :D

Careful Alan, havent you noticed Joe moved this thread into the Mk6 section!  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #28 on: 20 August 2009, 10:02 »
Screwdriver and stanley knife is what i used in the end to butcher a 2nd hand seat as i wanted the fabric off it  :grin: :grin:

lol YEEE HAAAAA partner !

Careful Alan, havent you noticed Joe moved this thread into the Mk6 section!  :lipsrsealed:

lol clearly not :D

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Re: replacement leather seat cover
« Reply #29 on: 20 August 2009, 10:05 »
Oh dear :D :D

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This is your fault Chuff  :rolleyes:


LOOSER !!!!!, EPIC FAIL
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