Crx Foam Repair Final 116j30

Instructions for repairing CRX Si seat foam TOOLS NEEDED -3M ALL PURPOSE SPRAY ADHESIVE (FOUND AT ALL HARDWARE AND AUTO PART STORES) -SHARP UTILITY BLADE, SHARP SCISSORS -SMALL BOLT CUTTERS OR GOOD SET OF WIRE CUTTERS -MASKING TAPE 2” OR 3” -LONG OR SHORT NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS -HOG RING PLIERS OR REGULAR PLIERS - PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER -SOCKET AND RACHET SET (METRIC) -SMALL PLASTIC BRUSH ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE OUR SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND REPAIR KITS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

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Here we have a taken apart 1991 Crx Si seat. Follow our previous instructions of how to take apart the seat to get to this point. As you can see on Fig.1 and 2 one side the foam is completely gone and metal frame is exposed. These are one of the worst but can still be restored to oem shape. First step to insure proper adhesion and repair is to clean areas where foam is worn down with a plastic brush. Do it so as to remove any loose foam particles. If metal frame is exposed and is rusted please clean off rust with wire brush or sand paper. Then spray metal frame not foam with any color paint so as to seal bare metal, please allow 2 hours to cure before proceeding.

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Here we will start with the bottom seat cushion. In Fig.3 you can clearly see that foam is missing, now that the area is clear of any loose foam you can begin repairing and filling. With the provided foam, you can roughly cut out a shape that will fit inside the gap as in Fig.5. Please be aware that if the hole is big you will have to layer the repair foam so as to achieve rigidity and durability. Fig.5

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In Fig.6 you can clearly see that the metal frame is peeking through the foam. To make this repair durable and too make sure foam stays in place a cut has to be made in the section of foam as shown in Fig.7 and 8 Fig.7

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Now spray adhesive to both seat and foam section Fig.9 (please note; glue has to be allowed to tack or to allow exposure to air to become sticky before ing both pieces) Now position slit of foam so that seat frame sits in foam. This will prevent foam from moving and allow other pieces of foam to stay on firmly. Fig.11

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Now cut another piece to layer on the bottom one Fig.11. Spray glue on both areas Fig.12, allow to tack and then apply to seat foam Fig13. Use more foam until gaps and worn down areas have been filled in. They do not have to be perfect; seat sleeves provided will finish and smooth it out for you. If seat has flared use masking tape so that foam can stay in place Fig.14. Let glue cure for about 30 minutes. While you wait, start with the backrest cushion.

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Now that the seat is fully dry you can now install the provide sleeves. Before doing any gluing please separate the provided sleeves, which are labeled, to each seat and back rest cushion Fig.15. One way to make sure each will be use in correct location is to test fit them, also letter will be to the inside and seam t also. Once you know that you will be gluing correct sleeve, please spray adhesive to both pieces and allow to tack Fig.16 17. Then the seam of the sleeve with the edge of the seat cushion, this will allow the sharp lines of the seat to reappear Fig.18. Then slowly work the sleeve downward making (Fig.19)sure it adheres evenly and smoothly allow 10 minutes to insure both pieces before continuing to next step.

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Now that the side is glued on firmly, you can spray adhesive to the top part of the cushion and sleeve. Allow glue to tack them firmly but carefully pull the sleeve up Fig.20 so as to restore the seat sagging seat and start adhering it to seat cushion starting from the back to the front Fig.21. Smooth out any bubbles Fig.22 and cut off any excess Fig.23. Please note how seam of the sleeve follows the contour of the seat Fig23 red arrow. Yours should be this way also. Fig 24 is the finished product and now the seat cushion is ready for cover installation. Follow these instructions for the back rest as well.

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