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Title: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: chocker on December 22, 2015, 07:46:13 PM
Hey guys,

I was able to buy a Corbin seat for 50.00$. It needs a re-upholstery. I have most of the materials I need including some piping. The problem I'm having is finding the material on the front portion of the seat that touches the tank. I thought it was felt but when I went to a fabric store they said it wasn't felt but more like a velvet. They didn't have anything that would do the job. I was wondering if anyone knew what type of material it is because I am having a hell of a time finding it online. I know that it must be weatherproof or water proof but I just don't know what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
Title: Re: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: FJmonkey on December 22, 2015, 07:50:29 PM
I say use what you want. My original seat and both Corbin's seem to be the same vinyl as the seat. 
Title: Re: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: moparman70 on December 22, 2015, 08:01:21 PM
use what you want and buy a tank protector for that area if you think it will rub the paint --- you can always get some 3M film protector as well if you want to make it less visible



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Title: Re: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: chocker on December 22, 2015, 08:06:08 PM
The Corbin cover had the velvet type material but I will have a lot of vinyl left over so I'll go that route then. It will be more weather proof either way. The 3M film is a great idea as well. Thanks guys

Mark
Title: Re: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: aviationfred on December 22, 2015, 09:37:31 PM
Both my Gunfighter and Gunfighter & Lady have vinyl where it contacts the tank.


Fred
Title: Re: Corbin seat upholstery
Post by: Firehawk068 on December 23, 2015, 12:40:30 PM
My Corbin originally had a patch of Suede leather on the underside where it touches the tank.
When I had it re-covered, he just used another piece of vinyl.
I'm not too worried about what happens to the paint under there, as it's always covered by the seat, and I always store it indoors.