Piping on drivers seat back is it DIY.

Goldrover · 16th May 2017, 19:12

Has anyone had any experience of replacing the plplng on the seat backrest.

Ours has split a and wondered if it is a DIY job to mend or replace.

Any ideas

Regards Dave.

The Mighty Quinn · 16th May 2017, 20:44

I've never tried fixing a split on a leather seat, but it'd probably be a struggle to get it to look "right" if doing a DIY job on it (unless, of course, you're handy with a needle and thread?).

If you can find a decent replacement foam and cover (or full seat) from a breakers, it's not that difficult getting the whole foams swapped over. And there's a few good How-To's on the forum re same. Getting the seat backboard off without breaking the clips is probably the most difficult part (you'll need a large flat-bladed screwdriver or chisel and guidance on the clips' locations from the How-To's on here).

EDIT: You won't have access to the How-To's without subscribing, but I've got a backboard off of one of my spare seats and I'll post an image of the clip location tomorrow eve, when I get home (if I remember

). PM me if I haven't added an image by 8.30pm tomorrow.

Cheers,
Karl.

Goldrover · 16th May 2017, 20:56

Thanks for the info Karl, will look at some how-to's on here.

Regards Dave

The Mighty Quinn · 17th May 2017, 20:25

Here are the position of the clips on the seat backboard (see pics).

It's a tricky job getting them off without breaking the clips, so be careful and take your time.

There are six clips to be worked on, two at each side of the backboard and two at the bottom. There are a further two clips at the top which simply slide down off their anchor position once the other six have been undone.

Firstly, you'll need a large flat-bladed screwdriver or chisel to push in the bottom of the side clips and then pull the backboard out (a little). Once each of the bottom side clips are out, keep the backboard wedged out with something to prevent them from re-engaging. Then you'll need a long flat screwdriver to undo the two clips along the bottom of the backboard (again, be delicate). Lastly the top two on each side (with a large flat-bladed screwdriver/chisel).

Hopefully, these photos will give you some idea on the process..

The Mighty Quinn · 17th May 2017, 20:27

More photos (I think there's a limit of 3 per post, but I'm not sure)..

The Mighty Quinn · 17th May 2017, 20:33

And the rest..

Just be careful when sending the chisel/screwdriver in between the backboard and the seat as you can easily damage the surrounding leather/vinyl coverings (wrap it up in a cloth).

Good luck - removing the seat foams/covers is fairly straightforward after this part.

Give us a shout if you need any pointers.

Cheers,
Karl.

The Mighty Quinn · 17th May 2017, 20:38

If you damage the clips a little (as I did

), a bead of Tiger Seal along the crack should re-stiffen the clips to working order.

Cheers,
Karl.

Goldrover · 17th May 2017, 21:01

Thanks for the info and photos

Regards Dave

hogweed · 18th May 2017, 08:42

Or if you decide you'd prefer to reduce your stress levels, this guy (John) will sort you out - he's a genius...

http://www.bespokeleathering.com/

Goldrover · 18th May 2017, 09:10

Thanks 'hogweed' for the information all help is much appreciated.

16th May 2017, 19:12	#1
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 282 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Piping on drivers seat back is it DIY. Has anyone had any experience of replacing the plplng on the seat backrest. Ours has split a and wondered if it is a DIY job to mend or replace. Any ideas Regards Dave.

16th May 2017, 20:44	#2
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	I've never tried fixing a split on a leather seat, but it'd probably be a struggle to get it to look "right" if doing a DIY job on it (unless, of course, you're handy with a needle and thread?). If you can find a decent replacement foam and cover (or full seat) from a breakers, it's not that difficult getting the whole foams swapped over. And there's a few good How-To's on the forum re same. Getting the seat backboard off without breaking the clips is probably the most difficult part (you'll need a large flat-bladed screwdriver or chisel and guidance on the clips' locations from the How-To's on here). EDIT: You won't have access to the How-To's without subscribing, but I've got a backboard off of one of my spare seats and I'll post an image of the clip location tomorrow eve, when I get home (if I remember ). PM me if I haven't added an image by 8.30pm tomorrow. Cheers, Karl. Last edited by The Mighty Quinn; 16th May 2017 at 20:48.. Reason: Additional

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16th May 2017, 20:56	#3
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 282 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Thanks for the info Karl, will look at some how-to's on here. Regards Dave

17th May 2017, 20:38	#7
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	If you damage the clips a little (as I did ), a bead of Tiger Seal along the crack should re-stiffen the clips to working order. Cheers, Karl.

17th May 2017, 21:01	#8
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 282 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Thanks for the info and photos Regards Dave

18th May 2017, 09:10	#10
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 282 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Thanks 'hogweed' for the information all help is much appreciated.