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Adding Generic Seat Foam Over Original??

Old Jun 6, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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My 87 XJ seat have lost some of their pep. I was considering gluing some 2-3" foam over the original seat foam. Has anybody done this? What thickness would be good? How long did it last? I also saw about steaming the cushions back to life but I'm now sure how long that lasts.

Thanks for any advice!
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Get the foam from an upholstery shop, the stuff at fabric stores is not firm enough.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Why not just 6 the original foam & start from scratch? Those seats are 26 years old and probably packed with stink.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
Why not just 6 the original foam & start from scratch? Those seats are 26 years old and probably packed with stink.
I wipe my ***.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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On your seat?
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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way back when i added some 2" foam to my driver's seat. idk where it was from, i think it was in my attic. it worked pretty good. yea.
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