Retrimming Defender Seats, is it as easy as the video shows

I've just reupholstered mine this week; ordered the foam and fabric from Exmoor and due to manufacturing delays it all arrived a few hours after we had left on an outback trip- this seemed somehow fitting as we were headed for Burke and Wills country! (History buffs will get this)

I'm sure you could do just the foam and re-use the fabric if it is in good condition The foams are available, I annoyingly only ordered one backrest foam and did not realise until I opened the box to find two of everything else and only one of these. Going to have my daughter bring it with her after her UK holiday in Jan as the shipping quote for one backrest foam to Aus was eye-watering.

A point that might be worth noting- the Exmoor fabric kit provides cable-ties for use where the original has wire rings. Far easier to use cable ties to refit your fabric rather than wrestle the steel rings back on.

Stop press: I used Sika rapid spray adhesive, it has not held on the seat bases. The fabric is not stuck to the cushion across the contour of the base. Try something else.

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Originally Posted by POD

Stop press: I used Sika rapid spray adhesive, it has not held on the seat bases. The fabric is not stuck to the cushion across the contour of the base. Try something else.

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I’ve done mine and yes it’s a pain in the #%*€.
The metal rings are hard to reattach and a pair of large sized long nose pliers are helpful.
As for the spray adhesive the one they use at Exmoor trim is what they call a “high solids” spray adhesive but unfortunately can’t be exported to Australia. The alternative I found is the spray adhesive from Car Builders which also claims to be high solid content. It seems to be holding up.
Good luck.

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Originally Posted by tieds

I’ve done mine and yes it’s a pain in the #%*€.
The metal rings are hard to reattach and a pair of large sized long nose pliers are helpful.
As for the spray adhesive the one they use at Exmoor trim is what they call a “high solids” spray adhesive but unfortunately can’t be exported to Australia. The alternative I found is the spray adhesive from Car Builders which also claims to be high solid content. It seems to be holding up.
Good luck.

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I forgot to say the Car Builders spray adhesive is available at repco, auto barn etc but pricey, $30 ish a can.
Also I found I had to watch the video A LOT before and during the process.
Ended up with a lump from one of the metal D rings but don’t think I’ll be “going back in” to fix it.
I may get good seat covers to preserve what I’ve got so I don’t have to do it again.

Just saw this thread as I need to fix mine too.
Seems the exmoor kits are the ones to get?
Best source?

Bump.

Considering my options - may even get someone else to do it but perhaps getting the foam piece at least would be easiest even in getting someone else to fit/cover?

Best source (most affordable?)

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Originally Posted by VladTepes

Bump.

Considering my options - may even get someone else to do it but perhaps getting the foam piece at least would be easiest even in getting someone else to fit/cover?

Best source (most affordable?)

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I'll make enquiries on your behalf, local to you (assuming you're still northside).

Hello All,

I substituted the original and rusty ring clips with Maspro fencing wire netting C - clips and used the Maspro pliers. Just a bit of care that the material is getting hooked into the C clip and the other end engages with the wire and squeeze. Simples.

Okay, I did have plenty of C clips and a set of the special pliers already on hand.

Images sourced 21st August 2024 from, Premium Ring Fastener | Maspro Wire
& Wire Netting Clips | Maspro Wire

Kind regards
Lionel

Re the rings, as per a tip I saw somewhere on the interweb, I used cable ties. Still good quite a few years later.

MY brother Bob does that stuff for me. Luckily he's moved from Gowrie Mountain to Glenn Innes so he's easier to reach. It looks easy when he does it It's certainly easy for me.[bigwhistle]