How to Restore a Compressed Seat Cushion Edge

[Project Billd]

I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon TJ (my dream car) and made a few videos about it. The left side of the seat cushion was compressed and worn out so I restored the foam as well as I could without replacing it.

 

[rustygastank]

Interesting, I didn’t know steam would bring it back like that. I wonder if you could get the same results without have to take off the upholstery

 

[Project Billd]

Interesting, I didn’t know steam would bring it back like that. I wonder if you could get the same results without have to take off the upholstery

With cloth upholstery it's definitely worth a try, I haven't tested it personally yet. I don't think the steam would penetrate leather or vinyl. It could also potentially shrink either of those, which is a desirable effect in some instances, but not helpful for restoring the foam

 

[tr21triton]

great video !!!!

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

I recently bought a 2004 Rubicon TJ (my dream car) and made a video about it. The left side of the seat cushion was compressed and worn out so I restored the foam as well as I could without replacing it. The video link below will start at the seat foam restore section.

Great instructions Project Build!

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

Project Build, maybe you could find someone to trade 1/2 doors for correct color?

 

[pagrey]

Great, now I need a steamer. Thanks for the video @Project Billd.

 

[Project Billd]

Project Build, maybe you could find someone to trade 1/2 doors for correct color?

Definitely worth a look if I come across any black ones. I got the half doors for a good price and I'm interested in learning how to do automotive painting as it would serve me well going forward so I'll likely just repaint them here before summer. I've used an hvlp gun for woodworking several times now and figure it's not too terribly different than that

 

[red02tj]

Another “it’s just $30” Jeep part on its way. Walmart had this for $30
BISSELL Powersteamer Extended Reach Hand Held Steamer - 2994W
https://www.walmart.com/ip/117482122

 

[Project Billd]

Another “it’s just $30” Jeep part on its way. Walmart had this for $30
BISSELL Powersteamer Extended Reach Hand Held Steamer - 2994W
https://www.walmart.com/ip/117482122

Let everyone know how that one works! I think it will be fine as long as you don't tip it forward too much. One with a flexible hose/handle is a bit easier to manage but they are more expensive so it would be good to know if you get good results with that cheap handheld one

 

[red02tj]

This says it comes with an extension hose but no length details. Will report back in a few days.

 

[red02tj]

after and before Will take a drive later today.

 

[red02tj]

Not knocking @Project Billd. I bought a $30 steamer and I got its value out of this restoration. Local shop wants $150 a seat to replace the foam which I think is fair but this let me pickup a new tool and delay spending $300 on my seats for a another few months.

 

[Project Billd]

Not knocking @Project Billd. I bought a $30 steamer and I got its value out of this restoration. Local shop wants $150 a seat to replace the foam which I think is fair but this let me pickup a new tool and delay spending $300 on my seats for a another few months.

Glad to hear it!

 

[pagrey]

I found a steamer at Goodwill today, frugal not cheap, and not that kind of steamer because you never know at Goodwill.

 

[jeep 54]

Great Vidio, My wife can't get in my jeep either. I may have to do something like that also. Looked around for small steps with no luck. I had a 1979 Suburban I had a big lift put in it and I found really nice aluminum steps from J C Whitney. I wish I would have kept them. Thanks for the Vidio.