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theflea42 · 05-27-2020, 08:18 AM

I found a tear in my drivers side seat! I'm not sure when it happened though. It wasn't like that when I put it up for the winter.

Is there any way to fix this?

gtstorey · 05-27-2020, 09:10 AM

I was able to greatly improve a torn motorcycle seat years ago with on of the vinyl/leather repair kits years ago but it wasn't perfect. I've seen pro's using something similar on some of the car shows on TV.

About the only other option I could see would be to pull the cover and have the torn panel replaced.

fhrex · 05-27-2020, 09:16 AM

I had a very similar tear in my passenger seat cushion cover when I bought my car. A local guy with mobile service repaired it to the point that I have to really look close to tell that anything ever happened. Don't know what he uses, but he's good. Of course, I'm in Virginia, but I would think that there would be someone in your area that performs the same type of service.

Rock-It Man · 05-27-2020, 12:51 PM

This can be repaired. I repaired a small triangular hole in a leather jacket using Loctite vinyl, fabric & plastic flexible adhesive.

Given the size of your tear, you will need a backing material to add strength, which will require pulling off the cover. A pro should be able to do this easily.

ron123 · 05-27-2020, 06:40 PM

My 2014 seat ripped when under warranty in the same location; Chevrolet replaced the seat cover and did a perfect job. In my case I was using the seat heater and think the leather/backing overheated and lead to the split.
The leather is very thin, perforation breathing holes reduce the strength, and high heat may have been the final straw. The backing material on the leather I think provides most of the strength.
Here is my thread on this topic: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480946

Sir Nuke · 05-28-2020, 07:06 AM

YES it can....actually you can replace the cover on the seat. I know, I had someone break into my car and in the process tore my leather seat....the repair shop went and bought a new cover (from GM) and replaced it. SO, it can be done.

gtstorey · 05-28-2020, 07:29 AM

If a replacement Hot Wheels cover is available that is probably the way to go.

theflea42 · 05-29-2020, 12:11 AM

I'm going to call a dealer tomorrow and see if I can get a hot wheels cover. I'll hafta remove the cover to fix it anyway. This kinda sucks!!

gtstorey · 05-29-2020, 07:26 AM

I think the repair kits typically don't require removal.

myold88 · 05-29-2020, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

If a replacement Hot Wheels cover is available that is probably the way to go.

It would be interesting see if that cover is still available from GM after 7 yeas.

theflea42 · 05-29-2020, 10:35 AM

Well, I just found out you can still get the seat cover - its $500.

Baldman · 05-29-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by theflea42

Well, I just found out you can still get the seat cover - its $500.

Silveradoss573 · 05-29-2020, 01:50 PM

Katzkin front and rear complete leather set is less than $700.00. If mine rip or wear out, Katzkin's are going in. Quality is night and day over the stock pleather.

Cyber/Orange10 · 05-29-2020, 10:40 PM

check out an upholstery shop locally they might surprise you ........

05-27-2020, 08:18 AM	#1
theflea42 #938 of 1524 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 182	Torn leather seat I found a tear in my drivers side seat! I'm not sure when it happened though. It wasn't like that when I put it up for the winter. Is there any way to fix this? Attached Images

05-27-2020, 09:16 AM	#3
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	I had a very similar tear in my passenger seat cushion cover when I bought my car. A local guy with mobile service repaired it to the point that I have to really look close to tell that anything ever happened. Don't know what he uses, but he's good. Of course, I'm in Virginia, but I would think that there would be someone in your area that performs the same type of service. __________________

05-27-2020, 12:51 PM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	This can be repaired. I repaired a small triangular hole in a leather jacket using Loctite vinyl, fabric & plastic flexible adhesive. Given the size of your tear, you will need a backing material to add strength, which will require pulling off the cover. A pro should be able to do this easily. Last edited by Rock-It Man; 05-31-2020 at 09:38 PM.

05-27-2020, 06:40 PM	#5
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	My 2014 seat ripped when under warranty in the same location; Chevrolet replaced the seat cover and did a perfect job. In my case I was using the seat heater and think the leather/backing overheated and lead to the split. The leather is very thin, perforation breathing holes reduce the strength, and high heat may have been the final straw. The backing material on the leather I think provides most of the strength. Here is my thread on this topic: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480946 Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package. Last edited by ron123; 05-27-2020 at 07:01 PM.

05-28-2020, 07:06 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	YES it can....actually you can replace the cover on the seat. I know, I had someone break into my car and in the process tore my leather seat....the repair shop went and bought a new cover (from GM) and replaced it. SO, it can be done. __________________

05-27-2020, 09:10 AM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I was able to greatly improve a torn motorcycle seat years ago with on of the vinyl/leather repair kits years ago but it wasn't perfect. I've seen pro's using something similar on some of the car shows on TV. About the only other option I could see would be to pull the cover and have the torn panel replaced.

05-28-2020, 07:29 AM	#7
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	If a replacement Hot Wheels cover is available that is probably the way to go.

05-29-2020, 12:11 AM	#8
theflea42 #938 of 1524 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 182	I'm going to call a dealer tomorrow and see if I can get a hot wheels cover. I'll hafta remove the cover to fix it anyway. This kinda sucks!!

05-29-2020, 07:26 AM	#9
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I think the repair kits typically don't require removal.

05-29-2020, 10:35 AM	#11
theflea42 #938 of 1524 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 182	Well, I just found out you can still get the seat cover - its $500.

05-29-2020, 01:50 PM	#13
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	Katzkin front and rear complete leather set is less than $700.00. If mine rip or wear out, Katzkin's are going in. Quality is night and day over the stock pleather.

05-29-2020, 10:40 PM	#14
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 206	check out an upholstery shop locally they might surprise you ........