Upholstery is one of those trades that's become a lost art. Some people can perform magic with fabric and leather. Good thing you were able to find the exact fitting cover. All-in-all, it came out great. Nice work Jimmy!! 👏💪🔥
Mr. Jimmy, another excellent video, thank you. I really appreciate your really enthusiastic and really well thought out approach to each of your videos--yes, I am riffing a little on your dialog, but I really like it; it's so you. Many of us diy'ers on this side of the screens get to a point and say, "that's good enough." The fact that you don"t and go ahead and add the necessary effort to make each task as nearly perfect as possible is much needed example for each of us.
Nice job Jimmy. I can really understand what you had to go through. I did the same type of job on one of my classic cars. The Hog Rings were my biggest challenge. I had a cheap hog ring pliers and kept dropping the hog rings. I did buy a better pliers and it made the job so much easier. The seat back was another interesting fight. I can't wait to see how you handle it.
I've done a few of these types of jobs and that d/s "pucker" you're seeing is where the factory foam has slightly collapsed from sliding in and out over time. I simply add some half inch foam over that area to build it up, then shape it with a new razor blade. Great job for your first time 👍
Super job Jimmy, looks great? I'm in the same boat with my 2004 Volvo. I can't find anything remotely reasonable and about to go with covers. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see what's next.
I also did this EXACT repair on a 2003 4Runner yesterday. I’m debating on trying to redo the seat backs but can’t find any videos for the seat backs on a 4th gen which makes me nervous.
ive done my 2005 tacom seats rock auto has some custom covers and had the same problem you need another layer of that grey fabric over it because the seat shrinks over time do to butt grease btw not joking
Upholstery is one of those trades that's become a lost art. Some people can perform magic with fabric and leather. Good thing you were able to find the exact fitting cover. All-in-all, it came out great. Nice work Jimmy!! 👏💪🔥
Thanks!! Had fun! 👍
Took me 8 hours to do the two front seats in my 03 GX470. A lil tip. Use steam on the foam. It’s brings it back to life.
Mr. Jimmy, another excellent video, thank you. I really appreciate your really enthusiastic and really well thought out approach to each of your videos--yes, I am riffing a little on your dialog, but I really like it; it's so you. Many of us diy'ers on this side of the screens get to a point and say, "that's good enough." The fact that you don"t and go ahead and add the necessary effort to make each task as nearly perfect as possible is much needed example for each of us.
I like that Jimmy is not afraid to try anything! 👍
Glad you got rid of that nervous chuckle from your earlier videos.
I’ve been doing interior work on my car lately and man it’s rough. Great work man, that seat looks fabulous.
Looks great!
Here's why you NEVER MESS with your Factory Seat Covers 👍
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Nice job Jimmy. I can really understand what you had to go through. I did the same type of job on one of my classic cars. The Hog Rings were my biggest challenge. I had a cheap hog ring pliers and kept dropping the hog rings. I did buy a better pliers and it made the job so much easier. The seat back was another interesting fight. I can't wait to see how you handle it.
Will be trying to figure out that seat back soon!
I've done a few of these types of jobs and that d/s "pucker" you're seeing is where the factory foam has slightly collapsed from sliding in and out over time.
I simply add some half inch foam over that area to build it up, then shape it with a new razor blade.
Great job for your first time 👍
Thanks! Yes, I thought about adding foam but didn’t want to do a bad job. I think if I had to do it again I would be more confident.
Super job Jimmy, looks great? I'm in the same boat with my 2004 Volvo. I can't find anything remotely reasonable and about to go with covers. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see what's next.
Im glad im not the only one who makes weird noises when cutting or doing something lol
Nice job
Congrats on this job on redoing the seat cover
Thanks!
Wow! Thank you!! 🤙🤙
great job but im surprised you didn’t do the upper while out
You did a great job ! It wasn't easy ! A+ !
Thanks!
Looks Great Jimmy 👍🏻
I also did this EXACT repair on a 2003 4Runner yesterday. I’m debating on trying to redo the seat backs but can’t find any videos for the seat backs on a 4th gen which makes me nervous.
ive done my 2005 tacom seats rock auto has some custom covers and had the same problem you need another layer of that grey fabric over it because the seat shrinks over time do to butt grease btw not joking
Please do the back next with a video ?
And the Burban photo bombs Again!!!! When are you going to be a video for the Suburban again?
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That carpet though......
The weird thing just crossed my mind lol! Can you just imagine how many people have farted in that foam in 20 years🤮
The number one reason for a crappy recover job is NOT replacing the foam, why spend 200$ for new leather and NOT replace a 50$ foam.
The whole side of foam is shot .... Should have replaced it
That why people get big money to do that work.. pain in the tail but worth the headache by yourself.