Tips on installing seat cover?
I am installing a Kawi seat cover on my 2000 Ultra on Sat and need some tips on how to do it. What size stainless steel staples do I use? Do I install the new seat cover with staples, and then staple...
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The rubber stripping is removed and installed after the seat cover is installed. Be sure you take note of its positioning before you remove it. That was my mistake and my seat is not sitting right....
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Do you have any idea how much it would cost to have an upholsterer do the job? How long does it take to do it? My guess is 1-2 hours, anybody have any experience?2000 Ultra150: ShredMaster Ride Plate,...
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What are "monel" staples that Richard mentions being more corrosion resistant than stainless in the thread that Paul posted in the past?
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Mine was done in an hour, but that was a proffessional. If you are doing it on your own, I would think about 2 - 3 frustrating hours. I have heard of marine upholsterers charging anywhere from $20-$50...
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I'm not familiar with the monel staples that were mentioned either. It was hard enough to find stainless steel staples around here as it was, but the stainless steel staples work fine. Paul2001 Ultra...
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Monel staples are available in Home Depot. They cost more than stainless but won't rust like the poor grade SS ones do. Kawi uses 1/4" staples for the seat cover and 3/8" for the piping on the stock...
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If it only costs $35-50 for the whole job to be done by a pro, that is what I'll do. Save myself the time and frustration. Thanks for all the info. Its been really helpful!2000 Ultra150: ShredMaster...
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