tricker_luke
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Just hand wash that bit?
'How to' replace Recaro seat bolster (guide)
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Just got a reply from capital seating - good news \dc5-2ltr said:Pretty sure Capital dont do the blue bolster covers..you may have to try Recaro direct
/ Here's the email:
Hi Gaz
Thank you for your enquiry. At present we do not have any blue covers available, as they are produced in large batches like the red and black ones. The reason is that is substantially less demand for blue covers so it is not viable to keep large amounts of blue covers on stock.
We will be happy to make you some blue covers for you, but they will be charged at £55+VAT per cover for the machine set up costs. Alternatively, you are welcome to place an order and we can wait until we next run a batch production on either the red or black DC5 covers so we can charge you at the normal cover price. This however, could take a couple of months before a new batch is required.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Joe
Capital Seating
I'm not in any real rush to do this so i can wait a couple of months
Taken from capital seatings site:
"Bolster Foam:
Honda Integra DC5 owners:
The original foam used in the DC5 is no longer available. This foam is the same shape but slightly larger and can be used as an alternative. Refitting the original cover will be a little tight, however once secured it will compress the foam into the correct profile."
Anyone tried this version? does it work? Who else sells these bolster foams?
"Bolster Foam:
Honda Integra DC5 owners:
The original foam used in the DC5 is no longer available. This foam is the same shape but slightly larger and can be used as an alternative. Refitting the original cover will be a little tight, however once secured it will compress the foam into the correct profile."
Anyone tried this version? does it work? Who else sells these bolster foams?
hussain124
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hmmm just wondering if the color match would be spot on for the blue bolster cover :-k
MilanoChris
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Great thread Chris.
The arse of my seat has gone, and I will do the bolster at the same time so will use this when the time comes.
The arse of my seat has gone, and I will do the bolster at the same time so will use this when the time comes.
harimakenji
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This is a very detailed, step by step, fool proof DIY!! Awesomeness is apparent =D>
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Also wondering if there is a guide for top bolster as well.
My top bolster is not only shiny, but ripped. I got a quote from a Recaro local distributor here in Australia and they said it cost $300AUD. :?
As for the soap you used (CG Fabric Clean), at what ratio did you dilute it? I think I'm just gonna use some similar upholstery stain remover.
Great DIY mate.
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Also wondering if there is a guide for top bolster as well.
My top bolster is not only shiny, but ripped. I got a quote from a Recaro local distributor here in Australia and they said it cost $300AUD. :?
As for the soap you used (CG Fabric Clean), at what ratio did you dilute it? I think I'm just gonna use some similar upholstery stain remover.
Great DIY mate.
Awsom How 2,
I have done this too probibly 4 sets of reacro's so far, I have just repaired my 2 DC5 seats with the capital seating bolster foams and Hinge repair kit with no problems.
If anyone was wondering what to use to clean the alcantara fabric to remove oil, dirt or stains E.C.T, Auto Glym Interior Shampoo is the best stuff as its designed to be used with exotic synthetic fabrics. I have also used this stuff on the carpet and matts and even the roof lining of the Dc5/EK9's in the past.
Works very well, just spray the fabric liberly and then get a wet face-cloth and wash the area with warm water, then just use your car leather to dry the fabric.
And hey presto.
My car is 7 years old and the amount of dirt that came out of the seat was unreall!
James.
I have done this too probibly 4 sets of reacro's so far, I have just repaired my 2 DC5 seats with the capital seating bolster foams and Hinge repair kit with no problems.
If anyone was wondering what to use to clean the alcantara fabric to remove oil, dirt or stains E.C.T, Auto Glym Interior Shampoo is the best stuff as its designed to be used with exotic synthetic fabrics. I have also used this stuff on the carpet and matts and even the roof lining of the Dc5/EK9's in the past.
Works very well, just spray the fabric liberly and then get a wet face-cloth and wash the area with warm water, then just use your car leather to dry the fabric.
And hey presto.
My car is 7 years old and the amount of dirt that came out of the seat was unreall!
James.
darquinn2006
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Brilliant guide there mate =D>
Just finished doing my drivers seat bolster
Spot on instructions
Some of the clips are a pain in the A$$ to get off and back on :lol:
Just finished doing my drivers seat bolster
Spot on instructions
Some of the clips are a pain in the A$$ to get off and back on :lol:
