One solution is to buy a leather repair kit to repair the seat.• Buy a standard leather repair kit.
• Scuff the damaged area lightly with the sandpaper provided.
• Clean the area with the alcohol swab that is also provided.
• Secure cuts or holes with a sub patch and adhesive that are provided in the kit.
• Mix the color compound to match the color of the item you want to repair. Follow the color-matching guide that is provided in the kit. Spread the compound over the area and allow it to dry.
Another option for repairing torn leather seats is to sew them yourself. For instance, if the seat is ripped at a seam, you might be able to remove the cover from the seat and repair the seam. You'll need a heavy-duty sewing machine with large needle and heavy thread.
Repairing Torn Vinyl Seats
• Vinyl patch piece
• Vinyl adhesive
• Vinyl color (if you don't have the right color patch piece)
Steps to Repairing:
• Cut around the hole to make it even. This will make it easier to put your patch in.
• Find a piece of vinyl that matches in color and is big enough to over fill the spot where the hole is so that no gap will appear later in your repair.
• Tuck the patch piece of vinyl into the hole gently so you do not rip it and make it bigger. Smooth the patch out so it is spread out evenly.
• Lift the damaged vinyl section up and apply the vinyl adhesive to the original vinyl upholstery. Put the adhesive on the patch piece to secure the adhesion.
• Press the two vinyl pieces together carefully. If you press too hard a gap could appear from the pieces sliding apart.
• Allow upholstery to dry for 24 hours and keep out of direct sunlight or extreme heat.
Repairing Torn Fabric Seats
• Kit comes with 7 fabric fiber colors, fabric adhesive, spatula, mixing bottle, screen applicator, color mix chart and complete instructions.
• Fill the damaged spot with clear adhesive.
• Apply color fibers to applicator, lie over adhesive and move gently to disperse color fabric fibers.
• Let repair dry then spray with bonding adhesive.
