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Steering Wheel

 by Rhonda ¦  Thu Apr 02, 2026 9:50 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Steering Wheel ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 3934

Any upholsters out here do steering wheels. If you do what is your way of creating a pattern with spokes ? I cant seem to get right.

Re: Local Upholstery Supply Gone

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Aug 09, 2025 1:51 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Local Upholstery Supply Gone ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 178509

That, I don’t know. Sorry

Re: Local Upholstery Supply Gone

 by Rhonda ¦  Fri Aug 08, 2025 6:13 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Local Upholstery Supply Gone ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 178509

I use Rushin Upholstery!
For some of my foam. Material ever once in a while.

Re: 1964 ss impala convertible

 by Rhonda ¦  Thu Aug 07, 2025 9:52 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1964 ss impala convertible ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2173

Yes I was paid very well for the backseats. I still have the front seats. Why he didn’t make sure they fit his car I don’t know. Whoever he bought them from said they were the correct seats. He was very mad also. But I feel like Karma bit him when he gave me the rush rush When he been dragging his f...

1964 ss impala convertible

 by Rhonda ¦  Thu Aug 07, 2025 3:37 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1964 ss impala convertible ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2173

https://i.imgur.com/3wSMUq4.jpeg Well I took this back to customer. He had to have it rush rush. For ins purposes he said. I have had it for almost a year. I have drawn out the whole pattern. Couldn’t use the original. The customer gets it. Try’s to put it in his car. It’s the wrong seat for his ca...

Re: Car seat Airbag!

 by Rhonda ¦  Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:27 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Car seat Airbag! ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 145461

I don't do Air Bags , either is too much liability.

Re: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

 by Rhonda ¦  Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:28 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 10882

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I refoamed. I hope it goes back together well

Re: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

 by Rhonda ¦  Fri Jun 27, 2025 7:57 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 10882

https://i.imgur.com/DdvKoOP.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/7uHTN4C.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/Fnckvtd.jpeg Same guy brought me the dash. Next day brings me a seat. He said he had them done about 10 years ago. They just got baggy He said they were fine when he first brought them home. He just wants me to ad...

Re: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

 by Rhonda ¦  Fri Jun 27, 2025 7:52 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 10882

😊 THANK YOU

Re: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

 by Rhonda ¦  Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:00 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 10882

Thank You @Mikesimpson :grin: Fiberglass reinforced body filler is there a certain brand you like ?

Something old vinyl repair kit.

 by Rhonda ¦  Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:27 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Something old vinyl repair kit. ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 60347

https://i.imgur.com/DknQx1d.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/4FndZjp.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/JbdRuib.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/3kGotAy.jpeg A man had this at a yard sale. Caught me delivering the mail. Ask me to look at it. Cause he knew I did upholstery. He since then has passed away. But he sold this kit...

Re: Hot Knife / Foam Cutter

 by Rhonda ¦  Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:01 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Hot Knife / Foam Cutter ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 10360

@Lala remember your angles good luck!!!

1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

 by Rhonda ¦  Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:58 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 10882

I got A dash to recover , never done one ,
Any advice , can seams be done. I know it needs filler for the cracks , what kind of filler is advised.
Let me hear from our Upholstery people.

Re: Cutting Cowlboard for door panels.

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:54 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Cutting Cowlboard for door panels. ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 10222

I saw a tool battery operated ,on a utube , he was using to cut thin metal roof material I don't know what he called it , but it cut smooth and even.

Re: Hot Knife / Foam Cutter

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:49 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Hot Knife / Foam Cutter ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 10360

Hacksaw blade,, Must be Mr. Richard Rudolph that's all he uses. I've watched many of his videos. For the life of me , I cannot do it the way he does . I use a foam cutter from sailrite. I have to spray it with silicone spray Lubricant also to keep it gliding along. If your only gonna use one for a s...

Re: f150 lighting svt

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:38 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: f150 lighting svt ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 15496

https://i.imgur.com/yR5VmqQ.jpeg :grinning: :grin: :rolling_eyes: :rolling_eyes: I never want use that fabric again. The seats are picked up and gone. They were happy with it. I can’t believe it but I did heat some of the wrinkles out. I think it will get better with heat and someone just setting I...

Re: Help determing substitutions and thickness of layers for a seat

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:27 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Help determing substitutions and thickness of layers for a seat ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 8209

hogs hair, I have seen where horse hair is used. Do You have a chair or are you building it?

Re: POLARIS SEATS.

 by Rhonda ¦  Tue Jun 10, 2025 4:06 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: POLARIS SEATS. ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 8519

I made those bottom cushions only. I just wish I had a Polaris. 😂

POLARIS SEATS.

 by Rhonda ¦  Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:02 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: POLARIS SEATS. ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 8519

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I did just the bottom cushion!
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Seam rippers.

 by Rhonda ¦  Sat Jun 07, 2025 1:01 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Seam rippers. ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 8867

I got a little creative today.
Might not be new to some put it sure sped things up for me today
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