Bolster repair

John Armstrong · 10th October 2017, 21:22

I've had the bolster on the Drivers seat repaired. It was in a he.. of a state.
The repair is as good as one could expect. Am really proud of the finished product. (replaced the complete Bolster and added lost support underneath)
Location: Stainforth Nr. Doncaster.
John

Jim Jamieson · 10th October 2017, 23:31

Good for you, it’s amazing why loads of folk shy away from such repairs.

I was surprised just recently how easy it is to remove the leather on our seats when I converted a driver’s height adjustment to fit the passengers side.

steve-45 · 11th October 2017, 04:14

It's just a shame that they never tell you the "true" cost of the repairs they have done.

John Armstrong · 11th October 2017, 08:32

I did have the opportunity to either leave the car or the seat removed. I left it in - just lazy and very senior but he charged me £100.00 - I was delighted as I'd be quoted £160 elsewhere about six months ago. Mine started to go because of the button on my hip pocket. Dot't have them any more. Truly, a wonderful repair.
John

Rovex · 11th October 2017, 08:37

I had the driver's seat outer bolster of my 2004 MG ZT repaired last week. Three of the leatherette sections were replaced and the bolster re-shaped for £120. The match was excellent and the workmanship was top notch. I dropped the seat off at 10am and it was finished by 3pm

Station Upholstery:
Plawsworth Filling Station, Durham DH2 3NL

steve-45 · 11th October 2017, 10:20

I would assume that where parts have to be purchased they get a sizeable (trade) discount plus an even bigger discount (maybe even free) as the supply company will be featured on TV.

What really amazes me is the price some of these restoration shows get charged for a bare metal respray, I recently paid £400 for a bumper and boot lid respray - they seem to be able to get the whole car done for just over twice that ! ....

Yorkshire GOC · 11th October 2017, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Armstrong

I've had the bolster on the Drivers seat repaired. It was in a he.. of a state.
The repair is as good as one could expect. Am really proud of the finished product. (replaced the complete Bolster and added lost support underneath)
Location: Stainforth Nr. Doncaster.
John

Hello John,

I see you are in Donny where did you get the bolster repaired - and dare i ask how much -and what type of seat.

John Armstrong · 11th October 2017, 16:25

I didn't take the seat out - he did but only after I queried with him the sequence he'd apply if I left it for him to remove. Previous listings would advise location - Anyway www.specialist-upholstery.com. Not far from Thorne or Doncaster. 01302 843458 I told him I was a member of this Forum so mabye he paid some extra attention to it - who knows, can do no harm - only plus
John

10th October 2017, 21:22	#1
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Bolster repair I've had the bolster on the Drivers seat repaired. It was in a he.. of a state. The repair is as good as one could expect. Am really proud of the finished product. (replaced the complete Bolster and added lost support underneath) Location: Stainforth Nr. Doncaster. John

10th October 2017, 23:31	#2
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Good for you, it’s amazing why loads of folk shy away from such repairs. I was surprised just recently how easy it is to remove the leather on our seats when I converted a driver’s height adjustment to fit the passengers side.

11th October 2017, 04:14	#3
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	It's just a shame that they never tell you the "true" cost of the repairs they have done.

11th October 2017, 08:32	#4
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	I did have the opportunity to either leave the car or the seat removed. I left it in - just lazy and very senior but he charged me £100.00 - I was delighted as I'd be quoted £160 elsewhere about six months ago. Mine started to go because of the button on my hip pocket. Dot't have them any more. Truly, a wonderful repair. John

11th October 2017, 08:37	#5
Rovex Regular poster ZT-T+ CDTi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 91 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I had the driver's seat outer bolster of my 2004 MG ZT repaired last week. Three of the leatherette sections were replaced and the bolster re-shaped for £120. The match was excellent and the workmanship was top notch. I dropped the seat off at 10am and it was finished by 3pm Station Upholstery: Plawsworth Filling Station, Durham DH2 3NL

11th October 2017, 10:20	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I would assume that where parts have to be purchased they get a sizeable (trade) discount plus an even bigger discount (maybe even free) as the supply company will be featured on TV. What really amazes me is the price some of these restoration shows get charged for a bare metal respray, I recently paid £400 for a bumper and boot lid respray - they seem to be able to get the whole car done for just over twice that ! ....

11th October 2017, 16:25	#8
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	I didn't take the seat out - he did but only after I queried with him the sequence he'd apply if I left it for him to remove. Previous listings would advise location - Anyway www.specialist-upholstery.com. Not far from Thorne or Doncaster. 01302 843458 I told him I was a member of this Forum so mabye he paid some extra attention to it - who knows, can do no harm - only plus John