autosri Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 there was a DIY around for fitting lumber support and think it said in there how to remove them i think it sould tell you in here mate http://www.tmk.com/lumbar/index.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hi Guys, I saw that thread and it is useful but try this one http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.ph...3&highlight= I think it gives a more detailed explanation. It's those backs that look to be the ballache, he pops in a screwdriver to remove them but I'm not sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedogg Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 oh hell no. screw that. i'd never get the seats together again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 It's a bit like parachuting I suppose.........until you try it you'll never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedogg Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 i've tried parachuting - it rocks. but if you get it worng, your dead. so nothing to put back together!! (unlike some seats to buy if it all goes wrong) but if succesfull, i'll pay you to do mine afterwards!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'll be down your neck of the woods fishing on Chesil over the winter so I might pop in and give you some tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Just did a dry run of the rear seat removal and everything came out ok. When the kit turns up I'm doing the door cards first followed by the rear seat and headrests. Then the fronts but only when I can work out when I don't need the car for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespoke Leathering Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Put some pictures up f the exact part your on about and ill advise The only bit that's bothering me is how to take the rear panel off from the back of the upper part of the chair. I can see how to do it but it's also putting it back on again. Never mind, I'm sure it'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Thanks very much for the help, this photo is from the other thread but it shows the hard back of the upper part of the chair (coupe not saloon). He simply inserted a screwdriver and slipped it around to release the leather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 The kit arrived in UK on Saturday and is waiting to leave customs , hopefully I'll be able to make a start by the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkie7 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 just swapped my leather onto donor electric memory frames. it's easier than you think it would be. looked at that diy link, he has done more than you will need to as he changed the frame so you don't need to take the back rest off, the leather will unclip from the rear at the back and you can pull it between the base and back no problem. the christmas tree studs holding the back plastic seat back cover on should be removed with needle nose pliers or similar and then should be reusable. your question about removing the leather with a screwdriver: around the sides, rear and front of the base are sections of plastic on the edge of the leather that clip on/off around the edge of the seat frame. i'll pulled all of mine by hand to avoid any potential slipping and unwanted hole making by flying screwdrivers. they come off fairly easy. the sport seats have a different design to the standard one shown, if anything look easier. beware, the frame has some damn sharp edges, particularly around the edge of the base and on the front and side of the backrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hi Starkie, Absolute diamond mate, thanks very much for that. It was still the only part of the job that was internally 'winding' me up! I just hope that the kit arrives soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 It's arrived , Took a few days from the States to get here but took longer once in the UK . Anyway, here's the kit : But the garage needs a clear out before I start: I think a clean working environment is definately called for. Tower of London on Friday and the Midlands Music Festival on Saturday means realistically I won't get started until next week. Plus the hot weather I need to help with drying has gone and been replaced with good old English summer rain . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobius Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Looking foward to seeing the results of this.. any the longevity of it. I guess you'll just have to avoid wearing white jeans for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Let the journey commence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 The garage has been has been hoovered and the work area is now covered in cardboard . 'White Jeans' ha ha LMFAO haven't put a pair of those on since the early 80's as a Skinhead.....and then they were bleached. That did make me chuckle. Seriously though I went a bought a 3/4 inch Acrylic brush yesterday for £8 and a load of wet and dry from Halfords, properly pooing my pants now Should be ok, I'll try and start on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just an update really, Managed to get loads done this weekend but sadly none on the car until late this evening. I took all four door cards out in about 20 minutes, really easy job. Then took about 20 minutes seperating the door inner from the rest of the door card passenger side. I used the countersunk drill bit as recommended in the other threads and found it ok but thought of a better idea. For the drivers doorcard I used a couple of sharp wood chisels to take the heads of the plastic welds and it works a treat, no mess, just a nice clean cut. I then used the Leatherique Rejuvenating oil on the front two panels, gloves on and just poured a couple of capfulls of oil on each piece and massaged the oil in. They have to soak for 24 hours before the next stage. I will hopefully get the rears done to the same stage by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
individual Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 fair play for taking it on ya mad bad star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I managed to get the rears seperated and oiled (at work ) and they are now in the drying/absorption stage with the others. I've put an electric/oil radiator to provide heat in the garage as this apparently helps the oil to get into the leather. If all go's well then I might get the first coat of dye on tomorrow night but there is still some pretty intensive prep work to complete. If I get the chance to post pictures at each stage I will but only if you guy's want them, otherwise the other thread is quite informative. By the way, if you are thinking of doing this then definately use a sharp chisel to take off the plastic welds, so much easier and leaves more to screw into on assembly.....wheyhey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Ok so I didn't get to start the applying the dye....but I did get started and it took me just over three hours to prep the door panels. Started off by applying the Pristine Clean which cleared the leather of extra dirt etc and then went straight in with the prepping agent: I then used 600 wet & dry with blue roll to mop up the mess: This picture shows untreated on the left and treated on the right: Difficult to judge when to stop but basically when the paper towel stopped lifting lots of dye: All 4 ready for dye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassa-d Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 very brave mate i need to dye the bolster on my drivers seat but been putting it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Well if I ever wanted to change my mind then tough, it's too late . First coat on all four panels is on and drying More later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Nice gonna look sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmurphy Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Can't wait to see these finished it looks like a cool project ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
