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How to Install Automotive Interior Kits
We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results.
This first-of-its-kind book by Fred Mattson walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done.
Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.
Preface
Chapter 1: Manufacturers
Auto Custom Carpet
Cars Inc.
Ciadella Interiors
Distinctive Industries
Legendary Auto Interiors
Metro Moulded Parts Inc.
PUI Interiors
Trim Parts
Chapter 2: Parts and Accessories
Box Houses
Modern Box Houses
Chapter 3: Materials 14
Vinyl
Genuine Leather
Body Cloth
Headliner Materials
Floor Coverings
Rubber Mats
Carpet
Panels
Package Tray
Hardware
Hard Parts
Rubber Seals
Chapter 4: Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Measuring Tools
Hog-Ring Pliers
Scissors
Hammers
Staple Guns
Headliner Tuck Tools
Glue Guns
Steamers
Heat Guns
Rivet Tools
Curved Needles
Regulator
Panel Removal Tools
Window Crank Removal Tools
Chapter 5: Supplies
Reproduction Seat
Covers
Door Panel Hardware
Headliner Clips
Insulation
Carpet Pad
Chapter 6: Seat Covers
Support Materials
Seat Frame
Bucket Seat Tracks
Seat Removal
Latches
Trim Panels
Hardware
Upholstery Removal
Foam
Inspect the Seat Cover
Rear Cap
Backrest Cover
Seat Back Variation
Backrest Stops
Post Covers
Support Hardware
Rear Seat
Bottom Seat Cover
Back Cushion
Chapter 7: Door Panels
Why Replace a Panel?
Preassembled8
Standard Door Panel
Door Cap
Panel Assembly
Water Shields
Panel Installation
Rear Trim Panels
Rear Armres
Chapter 8: Headliners
Glass Removal
Headliner Components
Other Considerations
Replacing the Headliner
What to Order
Headliner Removal
Detaching the Headliner
Bows
Clean and Prep
Prepping the Headliner
Hanging the Headliner
Setting the Bows
Attaching the Headliner
No Glass Removal
Adjusting
Finishing
Trimming
Package Tray
Sail Panel Installation
Moldings and Accessories
Garment Hook
Dome Light
Restraint Belts
Sun Visors
Correcting Sail PanelIssues
Covering and Fitting
Reassembly
Sail Panel Resurfacing
Rework
Chapter 9: Carpet
Composition
Cut Pile
Molded Set
Pad Options
Preparation
Sound Deadener Installation
Carpet Padding
Gluing
Fitting the Carpet Sections
Front Section
Bolt Holes
Belts and Seats
Sill Plates
Chapter 10: Vinyl Top
Replacing the Vinyl
Reference Marks
Installation
Applying the Top
Securing the Top
Top Seams
Lower Valance
Sail Area
Edge Trim
Finishing the Edges
A-Pillar
Inside Edges
Adding the Clips
Ready for Glass
Source Guide
We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results.
This first-of-its-kind book by Fred Mattson walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done.
Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.
Preface
Chapter 1: Manufacturers
Auto Custom Carpet
Cars Inc.
Ciadella Interiors
Distinctive Industries
Legendary Auto Interiors
Metro Moulded Parts Inc.
PUI Interiors
Trim Parts
Chapter 2: Parts and Accessories
Box Houses
Modern Box Houses
Chapter 3: Materials 14
Vinyl
Genuine Leather
Body Cloth
Headliner Materials
Floor Coverings
Rubber Mats
Carpet
Panels
Package Tray
Hardware
Hard Parts
Rubber Seals
Chapter 4: Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Measuring Tools
Hog-Ring Pliers
Scissors
Hammers
Staple Guns
Headliner Tuck Tools
Glue Guns
Steamers
Heat Guns
Rivet Tools
Curved Needles
Regulator
Panel Removal Tools
Window Crank Removal Tools
Chapter 5: Supplies
Reproduction Seat
Covers
Door Panel Hardware
Headliner Clips
Insulation
Carpet Pad
Chapter 6: Seat Covers
Support Materials
Seat Frame
Bucket Seat Tracks
Seat Removal
Latches
Trim Panels
Hardware
Upholstery Removal
Foam
Inspect the Seat Cover
Rear Cap
Backrest Cover
Seat Back Variation
Backrest Stops
Post Covers
Support Hardware
Rear Seat
Bottom Seat Cover
Back Cushion
Chapter 7: Door Panels
Why Replace a Panel?
Preassembled8
Standard Door Panel
Door Cap
Panel Assembly
Water Shields
Panel Installation
Rear Trim Panels
Rear Armres
Chapter 8: Headliners
Glass Removal
Headliner Components
Other Considerations
Replacing the Headliner
What to Order
Headliner Removal
Detaching the Headliner
Bows
Clean and Prep
Prepping the Headliner
Hanging the Headliner
Setting the Bows
Attaching the Headliner
No Glass Removal
Adjusting
Finishing
Trimming
Package Tray
Sail Panel Installation
Moldings and Accessories
Garment Hook
Dome Light
Restraint Belts
Sun Visors
Correcting Sail PanelIssues
Covering and Fitting
Reassembly
Sail Panel Resurfacing
Rework
Chapter 9: Carpet
Composition
Cut Pile
Molded Set
Pad Options
Preparation
Sound Deadener Installation
Carpet Padding
Gluing
Fitting the Carpet Sections
Front Section
Bolt Holes
Belts and Seats
Sill Plates
Chapter 10: Vinyl Top
Replacing the Vinyl
Reference Marks
Installation
Applying the Top
Securing the Top
Top Seams
Lower Valance
Sail Area
Edge Trim
Finishing the Edges
A-Pillar
Inside Edges
Adding the Clips
Ready for Glass
Source Guide
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