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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Mpgeslak on February 13, 2021, 19:24:11

Title: Seat Padding
Post by: Mpgeslak on February 13, 2021, 19:24:11

Hi All,

I have new foam seat padding and have a basic question:  what is the best way to secure the fam padding to the metal frame?  Should I be thinking glue or some type of fastener?

Thanks for any tips,

Michael

Title: Re: Seat Padding
Post by: Paul & Dolly on February 14, 2021, 16:32:02

Michael

I did mine last year, some pics from my Google photos..

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1ibRSecZpkGpcMk39

It is worth reading the Tech Manual here for removal and dismantling tips.

I replaced the foreward holding down bolts with "Allen" screws for ease of access.

The new foam just slipped over the frame, and I did cover it with cloth for ease of slipping the leather cover on, look out for some broken springs when you dismantle.

Have a loo at the pictures, it was quite an easy job.

I am happy to answer any questions that may develope.

Paul

Title: Re: Seat Padding
Post by: Mpgeslak on February 14, 2021, 18:53:15

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the photos.  I did read the tech manual and some posts to get everything apart, thanks.  Good news is no broken springs!

I was thinking that the new foam pads needed to be secured to the metal frame like the hoars hair ones that I removed, which were secured with what looks like c hog rings (?). 

Seems like you used the leather covers to keep them in position?  Did you do this for the backrest also?

Thanks for your help,

Michael

Title: Re: Seat Padding
Post by: Paul & Dolly on February 14, 2021, 19:46:08

Hi Michael

I did not renew the backrest pads, as they seemed ok.

Keep safe

Paul