How to resew a blown airbag seat cover auto upholstery

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[@fakename3042]

Real World Upholstery in progress here. You have put your heart and soul into your life long career. Thank you for making this video!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Thank you for your kind words! I hope what i present in these videos will be helpful to someone.

[@juswillit]

Thank you for sharing your hard earned skillset. I worked in an uphostery shop as a young boy, we primarilly did restaurant booths, caskets, and rv's. I appreciate your sharing as I would like to do a blown seat airbag. With your example I think I can do the job.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Yep! You can do it!

[@loribolden6154]

Thank You for sharing your knowledge once more :D

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Lori, I really appreciate you watching! Thank you so much!

[@puddintym]

very nice....nice of you to show us😃and I hope you have a nice day and thank you

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

I am so very glad that you liked it! Thank you!

[@senorola2326]

Thank you

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Senor, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!

[@djolecar88]

Thank you for the video. I enjoy trades and this one of the things I’d like to learn and apply.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. As I say, Learning is doing...

[@steveyackel5533]

Only upholstery channel I watch. Great video Rudy . Keep the videos coming.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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@@oldschoolautoupholstery you are welcome Rudy. Your work is much better than anything I’ve had done here.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@steveyackel5533 Hello Steve, Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep watching!

[@TheMabbasi]

What a wonderful work

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello TheMabbasi, Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!

[@tlklepac]

Do you ever completely redo seats with airbags? Would love a video Tutorial on this

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tlk, Really, it would just be duplicating what was original, but in your material selection and style. Then incorporating the original airbag parts. Please keep liking and watching!

[@steve6429]

Nice video! It might have been nice to see you zip it up in the back at the end but very nice job. Thank you!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Steve, thank you so much! This video was really about the sewing. Please keep liking and watching!

[@danaschaefer6473]

I got your Ray Stevens reference. 😂

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dana, Yea, the young 'uns wouldn't understand! Haha! Please keep liking and watching!

[@Deested]

So you’re saying that if you can hit the oem holes with the needle you’re advanced, got it coach. Awesome work 🔥

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Deested, Oh, yes, That is what I am saying! Go for it! Please keep liking and watching!

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[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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[@BIGCHIEF305]

Thank you for sharing

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!

[@DARKREDHAYABUSA]

Legend

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dark Red, Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!

[@mojoagogo4873]

Nice work. Can you tell me how you closed the two back side seams? I didn't see it in the video. Also, so I understand correctly, the force of the airbag will automatically break through the side seams? If so, do you use a lightweight thread, or a heavy upholstery thread?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Thank you! I sew it as a normal french seam with regular machine thread. The airbag deployment is very forceful and destructive. It will either split the thread, destroy the vinyl at the perforation, or split the vinyl.

[@mojoagogo4873]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery ok, thank you for getting right back to me.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@mojoagogo4873 Yup!

[@deltajohnny]

Great video, as always!! 😍😍😍 About this airbag cover procedure, I've read that OEMs that manufacture car covers have very special and precise procedures tu stitch airbag covers, and the machine is computer controller so that it prints a label showing the exact information for this stitch, tension, length... to monitor every single operation, and that is why most shops do not resew airbag covers, as if there is a problem in the airbag deployment, it can be very dangerous for the person in the seat. I also read that they use a special thread, made from cotton, which breaks easily when the airbag deploys. Perhaps you could investigate a little bit about that, and perhaps use cotton read, just in case there is a problem in one of the seats that you redo? 😉 You are great, and I would like you not to have a single problem if an airbag seat cover that you have repaired does not deploy correctly, especially in a "sue happy" country like the USA 😅😅

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Delta, Thanks for the thought! I do not think it is rocket science. I do know that the thread and perforated material is no match for the exploding force of the airbag deployment. I have seen the damage when the airbag goes off. Thanks for watching!

[@deltajohnny]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks to you and keep up the good work! 😉😉

[@lionelnlex]

You were right, normally the Upholstery shop denies repairing the carseat with the airbag side broken. It can not be a regular thread.

[@jonathancarrasco3356]

Amazing job!! It's this company still open? I'd like to send my seat covers to this talented artist!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jonathan, Thank you so much for watching! I am located in East Texas. I pretty much only do local work. This keeps me very busy. Many people from the web ask for my services but I have to turn them down. It would be impossible for me to do it all. I appreciate you checking with me. Please keep watching!

[@toddathey1235]

If you pull the seat to make a damage repair, not air bag related, can you disconnect the air bag without fear of activating the air bag? Or does a dealership have to disconnect and reconnect air bag? Want to make a repair on side bolster with a side airbag

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Todd, Personally, I never disconnect the yellow airbag wire. I do the work while the seat is in the car. I don't want to pain my customers by having to take the car to have the airbag light reset. I never disconnect the battery. It is not because I am afraid of setting off an air bag. That has never happened in 25 years of working on air bag seats. Check out this video of me removing a bottom seat cover from an airbag seat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moCnhId3a6hjo5o Please keep liking and watching!

[@toddathey1235]

Does the same removal apply to the seat back. That is where my damage is located. Thank you so much for the fast response.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@toddathey1235 Hello Todd, Yes the same thing applies to the backrest. Please keep liking and watching!

[@plantigua1635]

Does it requires a special threads to help brake apart if something ever happens? Thank you

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Plant, I use T92 bonded nylon or polyester thread for everything I do. The thread and material is no match for an exploding air bag. Please keep liking and watching!

[@bake162]

Do you use the same B92 Sun Guard thread thread you normally use for air bag repairs?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Revv, Yep, I do. The thread is no match for the explosive strength of an airbag going off. Please keep liking and watching!

[@andrewdrevdahl2329]

Do you using a lighter thread so air bag will be able to blow out easier

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Andrew, I use T-92 thread for everything I do for 44 years. Thread and material is no match for an explosive air bag. Like I always say, it is not rocket science. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@angelayoung4139]

Do you have to sew the seam with special thread designed to break when the new airbag is added? I heard it has to be a special patented thread?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Angela, I believe that there is nothing special about the thread. The force of an exploding air bag will break through anything covering it. I have seen the vinyl split before the thread does. Please keep liking and watching!

[@brucehunt1079]

What is the in portance of hog rings going back in original place ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bruce, Not that important. Like I always say, it is not rocket science. Just don't go too cheap on the hog rings! Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@STARGAUD]

Would it be easier to hand sew on the seat if i don't have a sewing machine?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Star, Maybe it would be easier for you, but not for me. If you are really good at it why not? Please keep liking and watching!

[@josephsecogesjr]

what type of thread is used...I was told if the wrong thread is used the new airbag won't deploy properly, opening up the possibility of a future lawsuit.. ??

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Joseph, Uh, huh... The person told you this, how would they know? I use T-90 nylon or polyester thread for everything I do. Really thread, perforations and vinyl are no match for an exploding airbag. Please keep liking and watching!

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

What are the names of the products you use, such as the contact adhesive, foam and vinyl? I'm learning a lot. Thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Stephen, I recommend you go through my KZbin channel as this is mentioned in many videos. My glue of choice is Weldwood contact adhesive, mostly medium density foam and automotive or marine vinyl. Remember, learning is doing! Please keep liking and watching!

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

@@oldschoolautoupholsteryThank you. I's watching your videos from old to new. Again. Thank you for publishing.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024 Hello Stephen, Thank you for hanging in there with me! Please keep liking and watching!

[@Phuongnguyen-ts8cf]

What brand sewing machine do you have?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello, I'm using a JUKI! My Chandler wore out after 35 years

[@dianeruiz0721]

No replacement airbag? Are you supposed to do that too?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Diane, No I am not supposed to do that too. The customer dropped off only the seat cover to get repaired. I am not a mechanic. The customer was responsible for replacing an airbag. The title of the video is " How to resew a blown airbag seat cover". Please keep liking and watching!

[@valmin5589]

Is the thread both main and bobbin the same thread? Thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Val, Yes they are the same. No rocket science here. I use pre wound bobbins. Thanks for watching!

[@Ariesstubbornbutt]

What kind of glue if you don't want us to use 3M

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi! Use a good quality contact adhesive. can even be bought at Home Depot, Lowes, or other hardware stores.

[@kristiangarnica6210]

I’m buying f150 seats and airbag deployed on the right front seat is it worth buying?

[@kristiangarnica6210]

They are leathee

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Yes, most likely can be repaired.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@EKoston3 The best thing to do is call around in your area as there is no way to standardize pricing. Pricing is usually based on experience, location, and if the upholsterers are hungry. I wouldn't go with the cheapest one.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@EKoston3 Most likely it will be a french stitch with nylon or polyester thread. Go for it!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@EKoston3 Hello, These are usually a french stitch with a nylon or polyester thread.

[@kylemsnyder]

Do you still offer this as a service? If so please link your business contact info so I can reach out. Thanks.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Kyle, My locals in east Texas keep me over busy. Just Google "Upholstery shop near me" to find someone in your area. Thanks for checking though! Please keep watching!

[@kibrabgebre9487]

Do you use different trad Near airbag

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi! I just use the regular poly thread that I use for everything else. The force of an airbag will always blow the seat apart. Thanks for watching!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@tellucas Hello Tellucas, It's not rocket science. The explosion is thousands of times stronger than the thread and materials. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyjohnz1992]

can i send you a seat cover for repair by mail ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Johnny, Sorry to say that the locals keep me very busy. Just Google "Upholstery shop near me" Please keep liking and watching!

[@johnnyjohnz1992]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery ok thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@johnnyjohnz1992 Hello Johnny, Right on! Right on.

[@dmdkustoms4403]

I would not recommend sewing an airbag seam with out a docusew machine. Its impossible to know if the seam will tear open and the bag deploy at the correct speed sewing the seam with out a docusew.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dmd, Like I always say, it's not rocket science. Any seam will not stand an explosion of an airbag. Just sayin'. Please keep liking and watching!

[@dmdkustoms4403]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I understand that any seam will blow out but the speed it has to go thru the seam and allow the bag to deploy is a matter of life or death. A hundredth of a thousand second late can cause serious bodily damage or death. There is a lot more to it than just saying the seam came apart. Honda has a great video on the importance of this involving a steering wheel airbag but it applies to a seat airbag as well.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@dmdkustoms4403 Hello Dmd, Right on! Right on. Please keep liking and watching!

[@richardmccabe270]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I have personally seen a repaired seam that did not separate as the factory seam would have and it prevented the air bag from deploying properly! Thankfully the seat was unoccupied at the time so no one was at risk of injury. I personally examined the cover and it appeared to be restitched exactly as it originally was, but it definitely didn't break apart as it should have! A lot of people use a lighter weight cotton or nylon thread for sewing the seams, but I'd still be hesitant!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@richardmccabe270 Hello Richard, I have been sewing ever since the seat airbag was invented. Never a problem. Not even one. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jdimeo1966]

Do you use a special thread or stitch for the airbag seam?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Nothing special, just poly or nylon thread.

[@sharethewealth72]

What size of poly thread are you using?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@sharethewealth72 Hi, The bottom of my thread spool says T-90

[@sharethewealth72]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery awesome, thank you!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@sharethewealth72 You are so welcome!