Making my daughters 2001 trailblazer purple and white so am sticking a new polaris seat cover on ..... any helpfull hints last cover I put on my old warrior I put a desert seat on it I butchered it and do not want to do that to this one... help any hints

realoldguy

2001 400 Scrambler
2001 Explore 250 4x4
2001 Trailblazer (now purple)
2001 Honda 250EX

 

My dads an upholsterer and he does fourwheeler seats. He did my trailblazer in black on the sides and red in the middle. His seat on his express is awsome it is black on the sides and purple down the midddle with little channals sowed in. A trick to do is if u cant stretch it far enough to get out the wrinkles is to use a hair dryer, works great. Or if u have one of them propane buddy heaters that works great too just stretches like rubber.

 

My brother is an upholster and also does atv and motorcycle seats. Depending on the material you use,I would be hesitant to use a hair drier.
You have a chance of melting the cover.Better yet, if you have access to a steam machine use that instead.It wont damage the material.Work the material front to back then side to side. Once tacked in 4 spots, work the rest of the material left side to front,right side to front, left side to back, right side to back.Use an air staple gun or electic if you have one.

Good luck,
FULLTHROTTLE

 

well I think most people would put vinyle on it unless your a moron and put cloth on it. The hair dryer won't hurt a thing. Just dont hold it against the seat hold it a couple inches away and when the seat cover gets hot stretch it and staple it. My dads been in buisness for 27 years and has a 6 month waiting list so I think he knows his ****!!!

 

get the hot seat cover they have one in black with a purple back

 

I agree with SCRAMBLER123, get the Hotseat cover and just follow
the instructions. BUT, do get an electric staple gun!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Take your cover and seat to an upholsterer . For a few bucks you will have a perfect job . I don't bother doing it myself .

 

I just bought a cover from a guy on ebay. It is about the cheapest place I have seen. The cover looks nice and he will do it in any color you choose. Also another great place is Hi-Flite. They have been making ATV and Motorcycle seat covers for many years!!!
I agree with Rick for $20 an upholstrey shop will install your seat cover for you and it looks great.