Re: Upholstery Refresh
Posted by 53 Cavalier On 2024/2/17 1:52:33
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That seat has 1 1/4" med density foam, a layer of cotton, a layer of 4 oz polyester fill, and then is covered with a light polyester fabric, which is what you can see in that picture.
I think the back rest, which was originally all cotton, is going to be 1/2" low density foam, 2 layers of cotton, a layer of 4 oz polyester fill, and then covered with the light polyester fabric. This is what I was working on tonight and I'm going to sleep on this before going further.
I was disappointed when I did the front seat with foam, I didn't like the feel of it. I took it apart and redid it. I have sat on it quite a bit since, and I'm quite pleased with how it feels now.
I had so many people tell me to just use foam that I did, even though it is counter to my goal of trying to copy what Packard did. I feel like I'm going out on a limb using the polyester fill.
I'm sure a shop will do your seats in whatever way you're willing to pay for. What I'm doing is time consuming! Which "might" be because I don't know what I'm doing! 😄
kevinpackard wrote:
Is that the layer of cotton batting? I really looking forward to how it all comes out.
Seeing your work makes me realize I need to talk to the upholstery shop that is going to do my seats. I really don't want them to just slap a thick layer of foam on and call it good. I have no idea if they redo the burlap on the springs or do a new cotton layer just under the seat covers. I should probably discuss what I'm looking for with them.
-Kevin
That seat has 1 1/4" med density foam, a layer of cotton, a layer of 4 oz polyester fill, and then is covered with a light polyester fabric, which is what you can see in that picture.
I think the back rest, which was originally all cotton, is going to be 1/2" low density foam, 2 layers of cotton, a layer of 4 oz polyester fill, and then covered with the light polyester fabric. This is what I was working on tonight and I'm going to sleep on this before going further.
I was disappointed when I did the front seat with foam, I didn't like the feel of it. I took it apart and redid it. I have sat on it quite a bit since, and I'm quite pleased with how it feels now.
I had so many people tell me to just use foam that I did, even though it is counter to my goal of trying to copy what Packard did. I feel like I'm going out on a limb using the polyester fill.
I'm sure a shop will do your seats in whatever way you're willing to pay for. What I'm doing is time consuming! Which "might" be because I don't know what I'm doing! 😄
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