Seat Materials
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Seat Materials
I am currently making my own seat pan since I can't afford one of those pricey custom seats. well I have the pan knocked out in the general shape of a very comfortable seat. Now I need to figure out what material to use to cover it leather or vinly?
What would be a good choice and why???
What would be a good choice and why???
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I am currently making my own seat pan since I can't afford one of those pricey custom seats. well I have the pan knocked out in the general shape of a very comfortable seat. Now I need to figure out what material to use to cover it leather or vinly?
What would be a good choice and why???
What would be a good choice and why???
I would go with the least expensive covering material to see if it is going to be as comfortable as you are hoping for. If it is really up to your expectations i would cover it in something other than black vinyl or leather. I have my seat covered in Ostrich vinyl in a grey color on a white bike with grey pinstriping. That is just me .
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Well I've been hammering it out then sitting in it for a while. I even had a neighbor who is a motorcycle cop sit in it to get his opion. So far with no pading at all it seems pretty good. I also laid some closed cell foam on it from an aerobics mat and it feels realy nice!
So your choice would be some type of leather I'm not a fan of Ostrich leather, never have been. But like I said I'm looking for input for the coving. I may still take your advice and try to cover it with some vinly my self before taking it to a shop. The back of the seat goes up about 5 inches so the bottom of the seat will need some type of pull down to fit nicely.
So your choice would be some type of leather I'm not a fan of Ostrich leather, never have been. But like I said I'm looking for input for the coving. I may still take your advice and try to cover it with some vinly my self before taking it to a shop. The back of the seat goes up about 5 inches so the bottom of the seat will need some type of pull down to fit nicely.
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