any way to repair seat tear?

[thewraith1971]

I know this is really not detailing but more upholstery oriented, but I was wondering if there is a way to repair my original interiors upholstery with an epoxy or something

There is a tear for first time in seat in 40 yrs about 10" long and I was wondering if it can be repaired or i need to re upholster the seat thanks

[flamed03vert]

I know the dealerships have guys that do this type of repair. They can fix tears in vinyl, leather, and even use flocking to fill in cigarette burn holes in velour.

[loudog2]

Is it leather?? They make kits to repair tears in leather. I used it a couple times and it is very easy.

[Flash Gordon]

10" is a pretty good size rip IMO. If I were you, I would go visit a couple of uphoulstery shops and get estimates on replacing that one section. Around here I can get it done for $100-$125

[SDS97_7.3]

Depends what kind of interior is it? With cloth their are a couple tricks you can use. 10" is kinda big but if its a clean tear and the edges are touching each other there is a quick fix that would make it look ok until it get reupholstered

[thewraith1971]

its vinyl bench, the original interior on my 71 demon....if it can not be repaired and I don't have an "original interior" i am thinking just complete resto mod with buckets, console etc...

BTW anyone know of a good bucket seat for that?

[oldmodman]

Not unless you are an upholsterer.

I have an auto upholstery shop withing walking distance and I just had the armrest in my old Explorer redone.
I just left it with them and picked it up a week later. $65.00
I am sure that any shop could also do tear repairs too.