TMI Upholstery Kits

[rapieper@yahoo.com ('Cheapass' Ron Pieper)]

--- Jason Rinne <rinne_jason@hotmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> 
> Anyone used a TMI Watercooled Upholstery kit?
> 

Yup.  Here is something I posted to RAMVW awhile back:
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Try www.jbugs.com - go to the watercooled section - they're a supplier
of TMI (www.tmiproducts.com).  They've got the best prices I've found
and excellent phone service.

Large range of patterns, grains, and colors.  They are *not* OEM
quality as they would have you believe - for example, although the
pattern matches my original, seams are welded, not sewn, the fabric is
not as heavy, and the backing cushioning is not as thick.  They are,
however, very nicely done, beautifully cut, and fit well.  You'll need
to go to your local fabric shop and get some batting.  Also get some
large tie-wraps (they beat the hell out of hog rings, skip the kit they
offer).
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Keep in mind that this was for my Cabby, which had enormously thick
vinyl covers, and I used a vinyl cover from TMI (no cloth whatsoever). 
The difference may not be as great with a 'roc.

I also did the door panels, which were good but still not equal to or
better than factory.  Perfect fit, but you have to install the little
clips which is very tricky, because if you catch the foam, it'll leave
a little tit on the panel.

AFA difficulty, if you are competent and careful with tools, go for it,
no doubt.  It's pretty obvious when you get into it, just take your
time disassembling your first seat.  The rest go quickly.

HTH

=====
Cheapass Ron
'87 Scirocco 16V ('Victor')
Pondering an '84 GTI

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