Kerry Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Just been trying to fine some on-line, can not believe the prices, I have seen leather sofas advertised in TV for less Edited September 25, 2016 by Kerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rog1 Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Have you looked at James Paddock? Found them very reasonable when I did mine recently. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 I agree, specially tailored foam from some suppliers is s dreadful price. I had these seats re-foamed for £120 the pair, including some welding repairs to the frames, by A.R. Pound of Baldock, Herts. The main man there, Fred, buys foam in blocks and cuts pieces to suit. He also recently re-covered the "A" pillar trims in my V70 for next to nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Kerry Agreed!! For bits of foam, the prices are outrageous! Would like to do mine this Winter, but baulking at near on £350 once you factor in diaphragms etc!! There are 'bolster repair' kits on EBay for a lot less. Anyone tried/used them?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Prices have progressively climbed since Moss produced their parts catalogue (and price list) over 15 years ago. Access to the price has generated a uniformity of prices that wasn't there before. The internet would have ultimately driven much the same, but it's mighty frustrating to go round the jumble stores at the car showsl to find that they checked the prices in the Moss catalogue and expected the same price even though you had no comeback if the part was faulty or delayed. Now all the traders and a lot of the "semi-pro" jumblers use it as a reference point. Seat foams are effectively unique so there is no point cross referencing part numbers to find what other cars the part fits. We might not be in the Ferrari price league but to a significant extent the letters "TR" attract a premium over the same part that also fits say a Spitfire or a 2.5 saloon. Upholsterers cut their own foam to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Think you have hit the nail on the head there Andy, have since spoken to a local upholsterer who has quoted less then just the foam cost to do the seats properly. Not exactly wheeler dealer prices (if only) but does rather prove your point. Just have to ensure they do not find a copy of the Moss parts catalogue before I get there ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macs6 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Kerry, Sending your upholsterer a Moss catalogue tomorrow. Bet you would be FOAMING. Pardon the pun,only joking, Good luck. Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Kerry, Sending your upholsterer a Moss catalogue tomorrow. Bet you would be FOAMING. Pardon the pun,only joking, Good luck. Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Kerry, Another nearby company if you are shopping around Williams Seat Repairs26 White Horse SquareHerefordHR4 0HD Telephone: 01432 342110 Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks Alan, good to know, much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stickybun Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I used a company on ebay for the foam gave them a list of foam sizes I had cobbled together still needs shaping very quick service £45 delivered .Fun starts now but I like a challenge diy-foam-upholstery-supplies diy-foam-upholstery-supplies (88574 ) 99.9% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerry Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sounds like a good idea, though see there are quite a few types, both size and density so would have no idea what to order. Would be great if you do a follow-up when you have finished with the foam spec )item numbers in the cast of eBay) as that a huge difference but I guess with kits it is at least (presumably) already the right shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 There is a good Upholstery/foam supply shop near me. They sell by the block/sheet/whatever. They have stuff you could sink into, right up to stuff you could stand on! Does anyone have any idea how such things are graded?? I have seen it cut (on TV), and it looks fairly straightforward, either with an electric carving knife, or a hot wire. may have a dabble....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Len Hughes Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Slightly off topic but seat related. Who supplies the best seat rubber diaphragms? Mine only lasted 4 years in the drivers side and its only been driven by my wife who is 5'2 and weighs half as much as me. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan57 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 For foam - try "Easy Foam" ( Simply Foam Product ).Will cut to any size requested, then you just need to carve to shape.My seat bases did not need doing - but 2 seat backs for around £20 - if I can do it I'm sure anyone can!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmil78 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Being an oil based product, I can only imagine that the price of foam will continue to rise. With that said I've been buying from here for years and the prices have remained relatively stable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ken foster Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 9/25/2016 at 5:53 PM, Kerry said: Just been trying to fine some on-line, can not believe the prices, I have seen leather sofas advertised in TV for less Yes scandalous! I think they've been sitting on them waiting for the price to go up!!!!! ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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