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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Rick Katucki on April 16, 2022, 22:17:53

Title: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Rick Katucki on April 16, 2022, 22:17:53
I remembered seeing a post a while back that outlined using a foam pool noodle to firm up a sagging seat.  Well, I tried it and it works.  Easy too. I removed the seat from the car. Cut the noodle to fit and inserted it between the springs and reinstalled the seat.  Probably the easiest repair procedure I have ever preformed on my Pagoda and seat feels firm. No more leaning into the door while I'm driving.      Original posting : https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=21723.msg154766#msg154766
Title: Re: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Paul99 on April 18, 2022, 09:18:40
yep... great tip. I did the same , after 56 years my drivers seat was a bit soggy (this German stuff just doesn't last! ) and all sorted now. Also the cheapest job ever done on the pagoda!
Title: Re: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Pinder on April 27, 2022, 00:09:59
Great idea.  I also use the filling from inside of old comforters to puff up seats and worked especially well on head rests.
Title: Re: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Garry on April 27, 2022, 07:25:30
This is how i did mine.


Makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Bill on May 20, 2022, 23:58:44
Did you replace the horse hair cushion too or continue to use the original?
Title: Re: Fixed my seat with a pool noodle
Post by: Garry on May 21, 2022, 08:25:22
I replaced the horse hair.  I noted recently Jon Bernadi’s recent post on the use of stainless steel ties on the springs looks a fantastic additional thing that i will do when i take out me seats next. I dont think you can go too hard as there will always be give just by the nature of the seating spring set up. So i would suggest both. The noodles hold the front of the seat up and the ties would firm up the squab.