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berto3000
06-07-2012, 09:12 PM
so i looked for hours and googled but i didn't come across a similar solution. my driver seat is worn/ faded its not torn or anything but its very noticeable. its not really in my budget right now to buy a new seat so i was thinking of using this vinyl&fabric spray paint to paint them. i the spray-paint to paint the inserts on the door handle and they came out alright. what do you guys suggest?
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Pronto
06-08-2012, 06:22 AM
Wow! That's pretty faded!

Consider doing this: http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?62454-DIY-Red-seat-inserts-in-Ep3-stock-seats&highlight=seat+insert

berto3000
06-08-2012, 09:14 AM
lol yeah the guy i bought it from must have had some powerful farts, and thanks i never gave thought to replacing the material.

Pronto
06-08-2012, 09:34 AM
Haha yea, I haven't seen any other seat that was that faded.
Its a bigger project, but the results are worth it.

rd02SiR
06-08-2012, 09:58 AM
wow, thats some serious wearing.

I had something similar, but maybe 2 inches long, 1/4inch wide, and right by the seam. It was worn down, from the seam in my jeans.

I ended up buying replica Brides and sold the oem seats.

berto3000
06-08-2012, 07:32 PM
so i ended up using the vinyl&fabric paint on the seats i think the results look better then before, not perfect but enough for the time/money invested. i will say this if you are planning on using it since i used a good amount the seat feel scratchy i might use a thick brush on them to see if i can make them softer and come back with the results.
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