Swapping driver and passenger seat upholstery - Page 3

0836whimper · 25-08-2012, 06:24 PM

No, not yet, ran out of black and found the clear coat left a poor texture. Need to order some more.

It is very grippy (rubber coating basically) so is not so great for sliding over.

ChrisCSL · 04-11-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 0836whimper

And after a few coats. Leaves a great matt finish and hopefully will give a layer of protection to stop them getting scuffed.
Even if never peeled off in the future I think it is a good re-furb solution if there are marks etc.

I also bought some clear-coat to cover the door CSL sill plates to stop them milking...I get the feeling there is no limit to what you can plastidip

Hi There!
Any long-term experience you can share regarding your plasti-dipped seats?
Do they still look so great as in your pics?
I´m thinking of doing the same over the winter. Can you still recommend it?
Cheers!

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-11-2012, 05:44 PM

Mine are starting to get scuff marks on them, probably due to extra rims/tyres for track day on rear seat

0836whimper · 07-11-2012, 06:38 PM

ChrisCSL.

Seems to be holding up, although the cycling season has finished so I am not putting as much stuff in the back.

I think the main thing to bear in mind is that the texture is very grippy. This means that clothes are more likely to catch on it as you slide in and out. Also, it's harder to clean as cloths tend to grip rather than slide. If you jab the seat with something sharp it will just puncture the plastidip and go through to the seat, but does protect against general scuffs.

It looks neat and provides a level of protection and if you snag it, you can just re-spray over. And of course if you don't like any of it you can just peel it off. It peels off better as one layer if the coating is quite thick, so I'd definitely put several layers on.

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25-08-2012, 06:24 PM	#21
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	No, not yet, ran out of black and found the clear coat left a poor texture. Need to order some more. It is very grippy (rubber coating basically) so is not so great for sliding over.

04-11-2012, 05:44 PM	#23
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Mine are starting to get scuff marks on them, probably due to extra rims/tyres for track day on rear seat

07-11-2012, 06:38 PM	#24
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	ChrisCSL. Seems to be holding up, although the cycling season has finished so I am not putting as much stuff in the back. I think the main thing to bear in mind is that the texture is very grippy. This means that clothes are more likely to catch on it as you slide in and out. Also, it's harder to clean as cloths tend to grip rather than slide. If you jab the seat with something sharp it will just puncture the plastidip and go through to the seat, but does protect against general scuffs. It looks neat and provides a level of protection and if you snag it, you can just re-spray over. And of course if you don't like any of it you can just peel it off. It peels off better as one layer if the coating is quite thick, so I'd definitely put several layers on.