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**wolferj-RIP** · 03-12-2009, 12:29 AM

I re-assembled the seats and here are the results:

Also, I had direct supervision by my supportive family;

The key is proper prep work, doing really light coats, and taking your time. I spent practically a whole day on just one seat, waiting for each coat of filler and finish to dry in between applications. If you try and rush through this, you will not get good results.

03-12-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
wolferj-RIP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 '95 BMW 318ti iTrader: (16) Photo Gallery	I re-assembled the seats and here are the results: Also, I had direct supervision by my supportive family; The key is proper prep work, doing really light coats, and taking your time. I spent practically a whole day on just one seat, waiting for each coat of filler and finish to dry in between applications. If you try and rush through this, you will not get good results. __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW!