Reiny Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I am about to purchase a set of re-trim kits for my 90 however I have heard so many horror stories about the extreme difficulty of fitting these kits that I am almost on the verge of giving up. How difficult is this job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Easy if you take your time SteveG page3on here did a photo write up in the members vehicle section as I recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoor_ian Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I did mine a while back, the first one will be a bit of a learning curve. Depends how you do it. The seat bases are pretty easy, I did both of these first to get to grips with things. Next I then did the seat backs. The hardest part I found was pulling the back done while turning the clip in. (You'll find out what I mean) All that is really needed however is an extra pair of strong hands. Moan about britpart we all do but they do a dvd that comes with their seats and its reasonably helpfull. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks for the tips. The ones I'm getting are Britpart and I have been told that the DVD does help matters somewhat. An extra pair of hands are available too. They're not very strong though. Will make do with whatever's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Easier if you tackle the job in the warm - the heat makes the materials more flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Easier if you tackle the job in the warm - the heat makes the materials more flexible. And your finger tips arent so numb you cant feel a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 did mine in a freezing shed no probs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoor_ian Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 When you have the complete seats out this is a good time to hoover and clean the area behind the bulkhead it you have one and to get at all the crud on the seat box! When you have the seats apart, if you have the time I also found it worth while giving any visible bits of the frame and base a blast with some black spray paint. Just depends how nice of a job you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've taken note of all of that. There isn't much dirt behind the seats but a layer of dust is always present and i want it out of there. As for cold temperatures, typical daytime temperature at the moment here is approx 19 degrees centigrade. Eat your heart out you Brits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Rien, i did mine single handed, yes they are pain, but the result is great, mine are exmoor trim items, if you want come and have a look, or if need any tips just ask. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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