Seat texturing

[corvettekid_7684]

Tried something out to add some texture to seats & I think it looks pretty good. I softened the plastic with liquid cement & then pressed wrinkled aluminum foil onto it. After it dried I sanded it lightly. Was also testing out different red paints here, but seat on right has texture added...

[MPWR]

It's an interesting effect- it's cool to see the foil pattern embossed in the plastic like that. But I'm not quite sure I understand why there would be texturing like this on a seat. Usually upholstery fabric is wrapped tightly enough around the foam cushioning that it surrounds that it isn't able to wrinkle. Do you have any pics of 1/1 car seats that have this appearance?

[yelo]

I see it as perfect to replicate old leather seats in american cars, like 8 to 10 years old cars, somethings that been used...

[corvettekid_7684]

Yes, that is what I intended, to give it some age & wrinkles, like it has been used.

[freakray]

If you're going for an aged look, I think you've got a good finish going, I would just add some distressing/weathering to it to complete the look.

[cjsbosox]

Originally Posted by yelo

I see it as perfect to replicate old leather seats in american cars, like 8 to 10 years old cars, somethings that been used...

Originally Posted by freakray

If you're going for an aged look, I think you've got a good finish going, I would just add some distressing/weathering to it to complete the look.

Agreed and I like it. I wish I had thought of it

[willimo]

Looks perfect for old leather. It immediately evoked an old BMW to me. Great effect, great idea!

[jimken]

so creative......

[JeremyJon]

Very cool!

Expanding on your idea Jas, I wonder if saran-wrap might work too (possibly less likely to accidently stick), and could be used to form stretched wrinkles from one seam or corners, like less worn seats show?

Seats look good, bravo!

[ianc911]

Great idea!

Ianc