Buz 220 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-retro-Opel-Manta-Recaro-daytona-check-front-seats/124667059463?hash=item1d06bc5d07:g:zvUAAOSw-8xgadlj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTEPETE 355 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 They will look good after a minimal restoration..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 41 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 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 post Share on other sites
Vince 41 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 post Share on other sites
paulmanta 356 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 post Share on other sites
paulmanta 356 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 post Share on other sites
Vince 41 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Yup, those are a bit dirty indeed 😬🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sutty2006 887 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Good Hoover and wetvac might see them come up well, you never know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
®evo03 766 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 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 post Share on other sites
Buz 220 Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 post Share on other sites
paulmanta 356 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 post Share on other sites
Troubled Taff 3 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 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 post Share on other sites
Troubled Taff 3 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 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 post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 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 post Share on other sites
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