Reupholstering Boxster seats with the lseat kit.

[Radman]

Nicely done!

[howdy]

A lot of work for sure. Do you think a lot of those wrinkles will work themselves out over time? Do you think the wrinkles come from the lock of experience at upholstery work or is it the product itself?

[rfuerst911sc]

Interesting comment about the passenger side fitting tighter . Because the driver's side is generally used much more than the passenger side I wonder if the foam was less compressed on the passenger side ?

I was wondering if maybe a thin layer ( 1/2 " ) of additional foam on the driver's side may have helped with a tighter fit . Common sense says it would have helped .

I think with some seat time 😁 and some adjustments of the zip ties you will get them tighter. . I think you did a good job . Please try to update maybe in 6 months to see how they look and are holding up .

Last comment/question . What if anything did Lseat recommend for conditioning and treatment of the leather ?

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Interesting comment about the passenger side fitting tighter . Because the driver's side is generally used much more than the passenger side I wonder if the foam was less compressed on the passenger side ?

I was wondering if maybe a thin layer ( 1/2 " ) of additional foam on the driver's side may have helped with a tighter fit . Common sense says it would have helped .

I think with some seat time 😁 and some adjustments of the zip ties you will get them tighter. . I think you did a good job . Please try to update maybe in 6 months to see how they look and are holding up .

Last comment/question . What if anything did Lseat recommend for conditioning and treatment of the leather ?

As I mention somewhere there is a big piece of 1/2" foam in the package with the seat covers, It could be used as you suggest. I used a bit to patch the foam on the driver's cushion where it was worn away.

There are no instructions or recommendations with the covers, something that Lseat could improve.

[MikeMcMo]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

There are no instructions or recommendations with the covers, something that Lseat could improve.

I emailed the Lseat people last week and asked about instructions or videos and they sent me this as a PDF (converted here to a JPG).

The instructions are marginally helpful. Somebody who has called the company told me they have one English speaker there.

Tne note about care of the seatcovers is:

Use of mild soap and a slightly damp sponge to clean light soil, and the use of a good genuine leather conditioner/cleaner is recommended. Your local auto parts store carries a variety of them.

[MikeMcMo]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

There are no instructions or recommendations with the covers, something that Lseat could improve.

I emailed the Lseat people last week and asked about instructions or videos and they sent me the below pages as a PDF.

The instructions are marginally helpful. Somebody who has called the company told me they have one English speaker there.

Their one note about care of the seatcovers is:

Use of mild soap and a slightly damp sponge to clean light soil, and the use of a good genuine leather conditioner/cleaner is recommended. Your local auto parts store carries a variety of them.

[janzend]

Is everyone installing the seat backs then cutting the leather and working it around the seat adjustments?

[Stiglitz]

I did it before, much easier. Used a thick sewnig needle attached to drill to "start' the two little holes for the screws, as is will screw into the thick trim piece from the seat cover.