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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: SL113fan on May 14, 2007, 08:55:32

Title: Seat cover "clip" installation
Post by: SL113fan on May 14, 2007, 08:55:32

Can someone advise on what tool to use in reinstalling the ~20 clips/rings that attach the seat cover to the horsehair pad?  Would using a hardware store staple gun (with new, smaller staples)be a better option?

Cheers,

SL113Fan

Title: Re: Seat cover "clip" installation
Post by: enochbell on May 14, 2007, 09:42:19

You are looking for "hog's nose pliers", they are specialized pliers that bend and clamp the staples to attach the horsehair.  Probably can find a pair at an upholtery shop.

g

'64 230sl, fully sorted out...ooops, spoke too soon

Title: Re: Seat cover "clip" installation
Post by: tuultyme on May 14, 2007, 13:38:27

I tried using the hog style clips when I installed my new seat covers.  I just could not get them to work.  I reused the thinner original metal clips that I had taken off.  I retreaded the clips with needle nose pliers and curved head hemostats; and am happy with my results.

Bruce; 268Blaugrun(green) 1970 280SL; IL