Yes. Cover or round-off any sharp edges that will press against the covers.
I learned this the hard way when a sharp edge tore my brand-effing new
passenger's side seat cover.
On Feb 3, 2013, at 8:38 AM, Chris Simo wrote:
> Hi Team,
>
> I've looked on the web and in the archives - (Buckeye, RedRiver, 6-pack,
> other various message boards). Other than wire brushing and blasting - are
> there any other preventive measures I should take with the frames, common
> problems I can avoid later?
>
> I've been doing some mechanical work on the 6 - I've welded up the diff
> mounts front and rear; replaced the ujoints; and am waiting for my diff to
> come back from my gearman (that and rear hubs are about the only thing on
> this car I did not want to do myself).
>
> So while waiting, I figured I'd tackle the interior - dashboard and
> seats primarily.
>
> I removed the seat cover from seat 1 - no rips or tears. And dumped out a
> pile of crumbly decayed foam all over my bench, floor and feet. The frame
> was covered in duct tape and a few pieces of foam here and there, so the
> covers have come off once before or are replacement covers. I also made
> 11cents and think I found a half of something that resembles a hand rolled
> cigarette... oh the tales our cars could tell.
>
> My plan (for now) is to replace the diaphragms cut some hi
> density foam for the seat and middle density for the backs and put the
> covers back on. I intend to keep the covers a bit loose to reduce the
> chance of them splitting apart once the new foam applies pressure. Fingers
> crossed.
>
> There are two knobs on the side of the seat.I hadn't figured out what they
> do as neither one moves. The chrome one is for reclining the seat - after
> alot of PB blaster, this now works. I think the other pointy knob is for
> sticking in your butt cheek as you enter the car. That hurts!!! i'm
> hoping that some foam in the seats will reduce the pain.
>
> So - back to the original question: Other than wire brushing and blasting
> - are there any other preventive measures I should take with the frames,
> common problems I can avoid later?
>
> Thanks
>
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