Quotes on upholstery?
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From: westville, NJ
i did my first complete interior last winter. looks like was done by either an ametuer or a very drunk upholstery guy. but still way better than dissolved vinyl. anyway, if you are gonna do the stapling yourself, stainless or monel staples. and DON'T buy the cheap elec staple gun. you need enough power to hammer a half-inch staple all the way in...don't ask how i know. i'll hafta take the fifth. but i need a new staple gun...
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From: Mine Hill, NJ/Lake Hopatcong, NJ
i did my first complete interior last winter. looks like was done by either an ametuer or a very drunk upholstery guy. but still way better than dissolved vinyl. anyway, if you are gonna do the stapling yourself, stainless or monel staples. and DON'T buy the cheap elec staple gun. you need enough power to hammer a half-inch staple all the way in...don't ask how i know. i'll hafta take the fifth. but i need a new staple gun...
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From: Taunton Ma
I'm having the same issue, completely ruining a beautiful interior job
#15
WOW!!! Thats pennies for all that work! I was quoted $1200 to recover two bolsters, rear seat $300, rear sunpad $650. Those prices are based on a private party doing the work (helps alot) plus me removing and reinstalling the items once the work is done. How on earth did you get someone to agree to all that work and vinyl for under $1000????
#17
I am taking my Cig to XT, I am going to pay the premium and get the best, I dont want to have horror storys on mine, I need a rear seat completely custom made, side gunnels made, sunpad made and windscreen trim, I am looking at 3-4000.00 to do what I want to do, but I also know the work and the owners, I want a FACTORY look and that comes with a premium..I want it to be right, get what you pay for I guess...
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From: OFallon,Mo.
$13 a box compared to $60. Unbelievable a high end boat manufacturer would do that. I used wood with screws and Gorilla glue. Then coated it all with fiberglass resin. If you do get a stapler I would recommend an air one with the extended snout which gets into tight places. Makes a BIG difference.
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