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drivers seat bolster wear repair
« on: November 14, 2011, 07:39:38 pm »
Anyone had their saggy bolster and worn cloth repaired?

Mine needs doing!

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 09:11:10 pm »
Me too..

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 09:28:06 pm »
Ive got a saggy bolster, but cloth is ok at the moment.

I've noticed the other common Golf problem, I can feel the metal frame of the r/h bolster digging into my side slightly.

Had this on my Mk2 16V & Mk4 1.8T as well.

Any fix would be greatly appreciated.


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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 05:20:23 am »

Im getting a price for replacing the cloth panel on the rh bolster, drivers side, and also a separte price for replacing the foam bolster itself, as it seems mis-shapen.

I'm also getting a price for replacing the foam bolster on the rh side of the seat itself (under right buttock!)  :ashamed:as the metal in that is starting to be felt.

I'm going to MJ Mussell in Godalming, Surrey on http://www.surreycarinteriors.co.uk/

I'll let you know how I get on.

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2011, 07:05:21 am »
These guys have a great reputation among local classic car enthusiasts & car restorers:

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 07:27:40 am »
Thanks  :happy2:

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 10:17:56 am »
I spoke to MJ Interiors and was quoted about £130 to replace drivers bolsters and the cloth, both the back rest side bolster and the base bolster.

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2011, 11:12:44 am »
I spoke to MJ Interiors and was quoted about £130 to replace drivers bolsters and the cloth, both the back rest side bolster and the base bolster.

that's very reasonable considering they're the best in the business.
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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2011, 12:01:53 pm »
I spoke to MJ Interiors and was quoted about £130 to replace drivers bolsters and the cloth, both the back rest side bolster and the base bolster.

that's very reasonable considering they're the best in the business.

Quoted me £75 per panel for leather which was outstanding. Another well known firm up here in the N/E wanted £125 per panel :surprised:

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Re: drivers seat bolster wear repair
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2011, 09:16:48 pm »
The cloth cover for the whole of the backrest is 193 inc. from VW.

The foam bolster 68 inc. from VW.

I've been quoted 100 inc to fit by Bells Accident Repair Centre, Guildford, Surrey.

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