Re using stock seat covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 11-10-2019, 01:24 PM

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.

**special-K** · 11-10-2019, 03:04 PM

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.

CG · 11-18-2019, 08:45 AM

Guess people only use new covers?

**dec010974** · 11-18-2019, 10:12 AM

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

11-10-2019, 01:24 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	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. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-10-2019, 03:04 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-18-2019, 08:45 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Re using stock seat covers? Guess people only use new covers? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-18-2019, 10:12 AM	#4
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 959	Re: Re using stock seat covers? @CG, can you post pics of your highlander seats?



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