Buz Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-retro-Opel-Manta-Recaro-daytona-check-front-seats/124667059463?hash=item1d06bc5d07:g:zvUAAOSw-8xgadlj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 They will look good after a minimal restoration..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I have a pair in similar condition which will be available soon. Also have the subframes (No sliders) and a very very rough coupe rear seat ( car sat outside missing the rear screen killed that). If anyone is interested get in touch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Vince said: I have a pair in similar condition which will be available soon. Also have the subframes (No sliders) and a very very rough coupe rear seat ( car sat outside missing the rear screen killed that). If anyone is interested get in touch. Do you think they will clean up or need retrim ing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Do you think they will clean up or need retrim ing? Fronts should mostly clean up. Think the bolsters will need some attention. Rear will need a complete retrim if it's even savable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 20 hours ago, Vince said: Fronts should mostly clean up. Think the bolsters will need some attention. Rear will need a complete retrim if it's even savable? Sadly that's a problem, as getting the material seems really difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 55 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Sadly that's a problem, as getting the material seems really difficult I use a company in the USA called sms auto fabrics. You send a sample and they match it up, I got a beige cloth from them that was 99% identical to the seats in my old ascona I also got black recaro cloth from them the same. Well worth a try. Foam padding wise I have spare foam but you can also cut new stuff to shape if you have the skills. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, paulmanta said: I use a company in the USA called sms auto fabrics. You send a sample and they match it up, I got a beige cloth from them that was 99% identical to the seats in my old ascona I also got black recaro cloth from them the same. Well worth a try. Foam padding wise I have spare foam but you can also cut new stuff to shape if you have the skills. What was the sort of costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: What was the sort of costs? Post was the worst bit to be honest. It was cheap for the actual fabric. They have thousands of types of fabric and they posted me a load of samples and I chose the ones best for what I was up to. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Here's a picture showing the front seats. They are filthy. Hopefully removing them in a few weeks when I get the car home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Yup, those are a bit dirty indeed 😬🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Good Hoover and wetvac might see them come up well, you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Man they are dirty beasts! Cleaned rough seats before be removing material, power hosed it, submerged in a tank with disinfectant, power hosed the sponge submerged it disinfectant, power hose again, then washed the material with carpet cleaner, thoroughly dried in a greenhouse, summer temps for a few days, surprised how good they came up, spotless in couldnt be cleaner. Think you are gonna need industrial strength cleaner, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Here’s some that were prepared earlier https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-GTE-Recaro-seats-Capri-Escort-Retro-Daytona-Vauxhall/224414630312?hash=item34402781a8:g:QRsAAOSwAkRgbMep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 19 hours ago, Buz said: Here’s some that were prepared earlier https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-GTE-Recaro-seats-Capri-Escort-Retro-Daytona-Vauxhall/224414630312?hash=item34402781a8:g:QRsAAOSwAkRgbMep Maybe they are worth trimming then 🤔🙈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Yes! I've got a pair of monza recaro seats here and I was amazed at how much they cost nowadays, I've bought whole running cars for less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubled Taff Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I might have a good full set, I can't tell from this post it anyone is actually looking for some though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Troubled Taff said: I might have a good full set, I can't tell from this post it anyone is actually looking for some though. Yup I woukd like a full coupe set 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubled Taff Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I might have a good full set, I can't tell from this post it anyone is actually looking for some though. Sorry, mine are hatch if I have any. How urgent is it please they are in storage and I am away from home at the moment. I can get some pictures next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Troubled Taff said: I might have a good full set, I can't tell from this post it anyone is actually looking for some though. Sorry, mine are hatch if I have any. How urgent is it please they are in storage and I am away from home at the moment. I can get some pictures next week. As above Oaul, feel free to DJ me when you get them looking for a fairly good set for my car 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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