During operation, auto upholstery is gradually erased, losing its brightness, attractive appearance. Some of the car owners use covers to conceal flaws, but someone goes to drastic measures and believes that only hauling the car will save the situation with their own hands.

The problem with the upholstery often arises from the owners of cars with light colors of the interior. On such surfaces, flaws are always more noticeable, and also more difficult to deduce. At any time, you can contact the station staff or tuning studio for help. However, the cost of such work is quite high, and if you do it yourself, you can save money by paying more expensive material.

Content

• 1 Selection of tools and materials for work
• 2 Sequence of work
• 3 Features self-plating
  • 3.1 Armchairs
  • 3.2 Door upholstery
  • 3.3 New upholstery for the ceiling
  • 3.4 Padding armrests
• 4 Conclusion

Selection of tools and materials for work

The amount of material needed is calculated using experimental measurements with a tailoring meter. In order not to lose with a sufficient amount of material, to the experimentally obtained value need to add 20-30% for cutting, seams, etc.

Dragged panel elements

In addition to the upholstery material will need a thread for sewing. It should be taken with a large margin, since it can break or simply end, and the firmware in another color will look ridiculous.

To obtain a practical effect from the waist, you must also stock up with sound insulating material. It is needed for the doors, the front of the cabin and when working with other areas.

Working tools will be a sewing machine for patterns, keys and screwdrivers for disassembling and removing body elements, scissors and a knife for removing old upholstery. You will also need glue and an industrial dryer for heating.

When choosing materials for upholstery need to pay attention to such factors:

• practicality in the application of upholstery so that it lasts a long time and does not require special care for itself;
• material strength should be such that it is not torn, not only during the process of stitching, but also during further operation;
• adhesive for a strap the car must be selected so that it dries completely within a few hours; often used two-component version;
• color spectrum should not be aggressive or contrast for perception, as it affects mood and well-being;
• to exclude materials that are prone to static electricity, because they can attract dust and also cause unpleasant tactile sensations;
• The material must be hypoallergenic, so as not to cause irritation, so you need to buy it in trusted stores.

Open the chairs

Sequence of work

Interior re-car is divided into several stages:

1. replacement covers on pre-dismounted seats;
2. plating replacement on door panels;
3. upholstery work with armrests;
4. upholstery update on the ceiling.

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In this sequence, often work is performed at the station or by self-replacement.

Drag ceiling

Step-by-step instructions for updating the interior may vary slightly in different cars, but the general algorithm will be as follows:

• fasteners and accessories are removed in the cabin;
• wiring must be disconnected; to do this, we open the battery terminals and, if necessary, connectors are disconnected;
• dismantling of the old upholstery material is carried out to use it as possible as an example for cutting, as well as cleaning the surface from the dried glue;
• metal surfaces are degreased;
• patterns of future upholstery are formed on cardboard or thick paper;
• the surface of the new upholstery is coated with glue and fixed in place; if necessary, an industrial hairdryer is used to smooth out folds;
• after the interior is done with the hands, the glue is dry, you can return the fasteners and decor to their places.

Features self-plating

When working with each cabin area, it is necessary to consider the design features. Therefore, we give recommendations for the main replacement surfaces upholstery.

Armchairs

Processing seats requires the prior dismantling of them from the cabin. Upholstery cutting is carried out at the seams to save the pattern for further processing.

Hauling chairs

With the help of a sewing machine you need to connect the parts. If it is not possible to make covers yourself, then you can buy them at popular stores for popular car brands.

Door upholstery

Patterns for the door panel should have a reserve of 1-2 cm around the perimeter. It is necessary for high-quality tension on the base. In embossed places, the inner side of the upholstery and the interface plane must be smeared with glue to prevent sagging of the fabric. The hole for the window regulator and the door handle should be of small diameter in order to overlap the decorative plates.

Door tuning

New upholstery for the ceiling

New upholstery for the ceiling is mounted after removing the panels, lamps, handles. If the material is leather, then it must be preheated to improve ductility. At this stage, you can not do without an assistant.

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Padding armrests

For armrests, leather is the most suitable material. Raskroennye pieces necessarily grease with glue for a snug fit. The surface should be blown with a hair dryer for a uniform distribution of upholstery on the plane.

Conclusion

Self hauling cars possible. For its implementation, you need to correctly measure the required amount of material and carry out the work in strict sequence. It is not worth saving on material, glue and threads, since the operation is time-consuming and rather expensive.