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How to remove excess fabric from the car seat

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Seat

After a few years, the seats of our car start to show some excess fabric due to continuous rubbing on the seat from bags, suitcases, shopping bags, pants, and so on. It is possible to remove the excess fabric using an oxy-acetylene torch, but how to use it without burning the fabric? To use the oxy-acetylene torch, we need to use the smallest nozzle we have, so that the flame is controlled. Then we have to pass it lightly over the fabric, being very careful not to burn it. Once the operation is completed, the vehicle will have a seat without excess fabric.

Posted on 27 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

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