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General Upholstery Questions and Comments => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rich on October 22, 2013, 05:40:20 pm

Title: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: Rich on October 22, 2013, 05:40:20 pm
I have an old card with actual samples of extruded plastic "J" channel which is used at the bottom edge of automotive seat covers to secure it to the lip in the bottom of the seat frame. I called Three Rivers supply in Homestead PA and was told that they can get about 8 or 9 different styles. I was wondering if anyone knows of another source where I might find different profiles.
Thanks,
Rich
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: Rich on October 24, 2013, 04:08:23 pm
Well, either nobody knows anyone who carries it or nobody knows what I'm talking about!
Rich
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: baileyuph on October 24, 2013, 06:21:01 pm
Rich I keep a few strips of that instock which I get from suppliers who cater primarily to
auto people.

During rework of a job, sometimes the old stuff can be used on the redo.  It is strong stuff and will be good for another round, usually.

Doyle
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: Rich on October 25, 2013, 04:05:39 am
Actually Doyle, I don't want it for auto seat cover use, I'm making a cover where this type of plastic channel would be perfect to attach the cover to a metal rail.
Rich
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: baileyuph on October 25, 2013, 05:40:39 am
Rich, something close to you, Miami Rubber should sell the same long strips we buy in my area. I am sure it is available on the East Coast from an auto trim supplier.  Did you google yet?

Doyle
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: JuneC on October 25, 2013, 08:13:25 am
$60 for 100 feet - or $1.25 a foot...

http://www.atrim.com/Page105.html

June
Title: Re: Seat cover "J" channel
Post by: Rich on October 29, 2013, 06:19:55 pm
I hadn't checked this post for a few days-thanks for the suggestions!
Rich