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[John]

Im looking for ideas on some short YouTube video topics. I don't have a lot of time to film anything really long. Do you guys have any suggestions? Thanks!!

[bryanmartin]

Shifter boots?
Steering wheels?

[Cody]

I agree steering wheels, not so much the wrapping but the modification aspect. Making them more sporty and the foams used to conture it’s shape.

[BigRig]

@John,

Pattern making for the boxing of a seat cushion. It may be one of the more technical challenges of the seat coming up with a proper fit if you are starting from scratch.

[Revv Up]

Patterning automotive seats from scratch has always been a head scratcher for me.

[vicstric]

I would like a video on steaming; how, where, what it fixes, where (if ever) not to steam. Maybe combined with getting tight wrinkle free fit. Vinyl and leather if there is a difference in the approach.

[BigRig]

@John,

I agree with victric on advice on steaming the vinyl vs leather.

[John]

All great Ideas! Thanks so much everyone!
The steaming video is one I had never considered.

[Cale]

Patterning automotive seats from scratch has always been a head scratcher for me.

Same here. Especially bucket seats.

[Scott D]

I'm only interested in marine interiors, that's it. When I was building boats in Tempe years ago I had a big issue finding people that could do a boat interior. I've built the wood frames for seats and side panels.,I had an old timer do a couple of interiors and he showed me how to build and set up a seat to be covered. Car guys just don't understand what a tack strip is, a staple going in to the side of plywood is better than a staple going down into plywood.
Boat interiors use scrim, most of the custom boats use 1/2", some do 1/4", Stitching a french seam with scrim might be a good one. The steamer would be good, I always saw them in the shop when I would pick up my interior.
Another one would be on foam. What density to use for the back and bottom.

[hapyrdr]

A video on foam really interest me as I have a couple of projects that will need rear seat built from floor up! One will have a console from dash to rear ledge with likely two bucket seat that will match the looks of the front two. Another one doesn't have the back seat and I can't find one so will need to built

[John]

@Scott D Thanks for the great suggestions! I defiantly plan too expand the video content in to boats as well. I just dont currently have enough room to properly film working on a boat.

Thanks! @hapyrdr Building custom seats is on the top of the list. I'm just waiting for the right project and enough time to film it.

[kl4bidn]

Custom Attachments. I'm sure there are lots of ways to attach custom panels. Velcro, dual lock, magnets, trim clips, ect. The best way to block out from the body- gluing wood to fiberglass.

Custom designs with ABS plastic. There is not one decent video out there regarding proper heating, gluing, bending or molding. I need to design vanity panels to go below and/or under the Coupe dashboard to hide some stuff and for accessory lights swiches. I have ideas so I guess I'll experiment.

[IvanD]

Material reviews. Like leather reviews, what you like or don't like, etc. Vynils reviews, what to look for, etc