michaelhawk

I was never fond of the plastic GM used on the back of our seats, and especially on the side trim area that holds the seat switches, as shown here. The plastic is easily scuffed, scratched and worn looking. Painting isn't much better for it'll continue to scratch and wear. The wrap spray is also temporary, I'd like something more permanent.

So I had my local upholstery shop vinyl wrap the large back plastic pieces, and they came out great! Unless I point it out, no one realizes those parts are vinyl covered.

The problem is the side seat trim. It's so round on the front end, my shop says no way, they wont wrap it - for it'll have folds and wrinkles they are willing to put there touch on. And there's no way I have the patients to do the work either.

Any clever ideas others have done with this part? I wouldn't mind a fabric type spray of some sort, but I'm not finding anything like I'm picturing.

Thoughts???

Russ8993

Do have a question for ya though. So the trim on the bottom of the seats, was only there on models with power seats? I actually just today posted a question about whether my '99 Camaro should have some kind of molding even though they're not power. Well back to your question, I believe those pieces can be powder coated because powder coating doesn't require high temps to apply, just a thought. Good luck!

michaelhawk

your '99 Camaro should have a plastic trim also, though it's different, heres a pic I found of the drivers side.

I think powder coating involves heat high enough to melt plastic...but a good thought.

Other ideas still welcome.

Russ8993

UV-cured powder coating requires lower temps to apply, making it able to powder coat plastic. Maybe contact a powder coater in your area to make sure?

vikingramair

I have wrapped both of the covers on my seats.

michaelhawk

I've seen your picture of this before! How did you go about wrapping it, so smoothly around the large curve in the front end??

vikingramair

Super stretch vinyl, thinner then regular and can be stretched in any direction.

michaelhawk

Thanks for the tip!


Is that the Morbern Allsport 4‑Way Stretch ?