Seat padding???

[Bobbed_out]

Ok so I have been working on a fiberglass seat and I'm just about to the point where I need to make the cushin. What are you guys using for your padding? And any suggestions on where to get it? I am also picking up a vintage sewing macine and I'm going to try to do my own cover...we'll see how this turns out seeing as I have no experience with sewing at all!

 

[edukaycheon]

Closed cell foam is what most people use, either at an upholsterery store or for the good stuff, kayak/boating stores have them because they use it for seats also. You can find it online too.

 

[strang]

good quality yoga mats use the right foam. Go for the black thicker ones. Did a seat about 3 years ago and it's still going strong on a daily rider.

 

[jsharpphoto]

i buy the blue camping bed rolls from walmart. They're 1/2 - 3/4 inch thick, and come 24x70 inches. $8

you won't find it cheaper than that.

 

[cqyqte]

Use latex contact cement to join the layers, it won't dissolve the foam and it doesn't dissolve braincells either...