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Old 11-10-2019, 01:24 PM   #1
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Re using stock seat covers?

I have two short benches, burb and blazer style. Both have the white vinyl with blue highlander inserts. They are pretty filthy overall but I feel they could clean up nicely. One though has a tear in the back panel about five inches or so long. The other one has no imperfections Ive found, I have not fine tooth combed it though.

If I can carefully take these covers off can they be reused, or will they be too old and probably brittle?

Has anyone done this before? I don't recall seeing a thread on actually taking a good original one off and reinstalling on another seat.
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Old 11-10-2019, 03:04 PM   #2
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Re: Re using stock seat covers?

I never have, but when I had a new cover put on, my upholstery guy suggested I hang onto my original because it was in good condition other than a spot in the driver seating area. I assume that meant it could be repaired and installed.

I also sold a Custom Deluxe seat to a guy that had bought a new take off Highlander seat cover he needed a seat to install on.

I'd say it depends on the condition of the fabric. I don't mean the cover, that fabric itself. An old seat can look perfect after years of non-use. But starting to use it can change things or not. Maybe have an upholstery guy look at them.
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Old 11-18-2019, 08:45 AM   #3
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Re: Re using stock seat covers?

Guess people only use new covers?
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Old 11-18-2019, 10:12 AM   #4
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Re: Re using stock seat covers?

@CG, can you post pics of your highlander seats?
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