V50 Upholstery restoration. Restore driver's seat?

Vanmansb · Jun 4th, 2018, 21:11

What would be the best way to restore the wear and tear on the drivers seat? Thanks in advance.

ITSv40 · Jun 4th, 2018, 22:10

It depend on how far you want to go.

The wear on the backrest bolster just needs cleaning and some dye re-applying to cover the wear. I've used www.dynamixdyes.com successfully, but there are many different brands on the market.

The seat cushion is more problematic: the leather on the side bolster has become stretched and saggy due to the foam upholstery underneath breaking down. It is the moulded foam that gives the upholstery its shape, the leather just covers the foam. It either needs new foam upholstery or alternatively you could find a front passenger seat and swap the seat cushion over - most models are not handed. Passenger seats get little wear in comparison to drivers seats and are much more numerous and cheaper second hand.

The Thong · Jun 5th, 2018, 20:54

I had my V50 drivers seat refurbed by Volvo, you can still get the seat squab. It’s actually worth the investment to replace the seat squab, makes your seT nice and comfy.

TT

Jun 4th, 2018, 22:10	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:02 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	It depend on how far you want to go. The wear on the backrest bolster just needs cleaning and some dye re-applying to cover the wear. I've used www.dynamixdyes.com successfully, but there are many different brands on the market. The seat cushion is more problematic: the leather on the side bolster has become stretched and saggy due to the foam upholstery underneath breaking down. It is the moulded foam that gives the upholstery its shape, the leather just covers the foam. It either needs new foam upholstery or alternatively you could find a front passenger seat and swap the seat cushion over - most models are not handed. Passenger seats get little wear in comparison to drivers seats and are much more numerous and cheaper second hand. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jun 5th, 2018, 20:54	#3
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I had my V50 drivers seat refurbed by Volvo, you can still get the seat squab. It’s actually worth the investment to replace the seat squab, makes your seT nice and comfy. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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