How to Install Automotive Interior Kits (Restoratin How-To, SA475)

Frustrations from installing an aftermarket kit interior are now over with this easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step book that shows you how to achieve professional results.

We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results.

This first-of-its-kind book walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done.

Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.

From the Publisher

Frustrations from installing an aftermarket kit interior are now over with this easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step book that shows you how to achieve professional results. This first-of-its-kind book walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done.

Materials

A variety of materials are used to make the interior components of a car attractive and comfortable. Some materials hold up better than others, and knowing what to look for is an advantage that will help you make better choices that will save you time and money.

Supplies

Restoring the seats in your car is a lot easier today with the large selection of premade seat covers. There are a lot of companies that make original and custom seat covers for many of the popular car models. Not all models and styles are available, but several manufacturers are bringing more patterns to market every year.

Seat Covers

Sometimes it helps to remove or alter some hardware on the seat frame to make the installation of the new seat cover easier. This little tab is in the way and needs to be moved to allow better access to the rear anchor points.

Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.

Door Panels

Warpage is a tell-tale sign that water has caused this panel to fail. As a result, the metal trim on the panel lifted from the surface, was caught on a pant leg, and sustained significant damage. The addition of electrical tape to repair the damage was not much help.

Headliners

Working overhead with contact cement is sometimes difficult, and the insulation panels may not land perfectly. This is why the insulation is cut a little oversized so that it can be trimmed to make a neater installation. Excess bulk can make the headliner look lumpy.

Carpet

This carpet set was made with the jute padding already attached to the underside of the carpet. To make the installation of the seat belts and seats easier, the padding is marked with a Sharpie pen to indicate where the jute needs to be removed before it is anchored in place.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CarTech (April 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1613255268
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1613255261
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches