Seat Restoration

[rturbett]

High on my list is an updated interior on my new to me m20J. The seats a just plain uncomfortable! Foam was worn out, may as well be sitting on a metal bench... 

I just couldn't wait for the the lead time- 6 mos. at the local refinishers, more than double that at the Mooney expert I want to use, with a few weeks down time as well..so, how hard can it be?

The covers, while old, and somewhat ugly, were in good shape. This meant taking them off and re-using them. An evenings work and $50 worth of foam, $20 worth of supplies.  Replaced all the foam in the seat, carved to shape, and covered. The seat back, just needed to replace the center foam. Also took the opportunity to give the cloth a good cleaning while the foam was out. The Spray glue contact cement that they sold me was perfect- quick to use, but could reposition if needed.

The seat is still not pretty, but it sure is comfortable! Feels brand new!  

Rob

[William Munney]

Hats off to you!  I underwent a similar project but found a local custom car outfit to do mine.  The hardest part of doing the interior is contorting into the fuselage to remove and then reinstall the pieces you took out.  If you can measure and use scissors and a screwdriver…….you can redo your interior.  The upholstery part is real skill so if you are interested in good results, I would find a good one.  Otherwise, take it slowly, take notes, take a ton of pictures, put the screw from each section into baggies and label them.  Good luck.

[rturbett]

Nice!