Looks good but what a PITA
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Yes, they work just fine, you don't see them and they are fair easier to work with than the hog rings since you can actually pull them tight and tighten the cover instead of having to tighten the cover and then just clamping it.
Remember hog rings were the way to do covers since the beginning of time. There were no tie wraps then. Things change and evolve. You can continue to live in the dark ages or you can think outside the box and try new things.
Remember hog rings were the way to do covers since the beginning of time. There were no tie wraps then. Things change and evolve. You can continue to live in the dark ages or you can think outside the box and try new things.
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I would not use zip ties for upholstery. Sure, they are easier and can pull the fabric tight, but they do not handle heat/cool cycles well. I use the extensively in my job (I build industrial control panels) and after a few years they get brittle and can be snapped off by hand- and we use the UV resistant ones that cost about 5 times what the hardware store variety cost.
If zip ties were superior and more cost effective, you can bet the automakers would be using them.
If zip ties were superior and more cost effective, you can bet the automakers would be using them.
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Taking a break and though I would see what is going on. I must agree with mongo I don't think using tie straps would be a very good idea, they do get brittle and break over time. I did get some hog ring pliers and new rings and they are a life saver. It took longer to take the covers off than it did to put them back on. Well back to work.
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Lets face it. We know ties are cheaper but yet the factory still uses rings. That should be a sign.
The nylon ties will not take years of use in high stress areas and the first seat to show it will be the drivers seat.
Ties may work in most areas of the seat but some will fail and if you still own it you will be redoing the seat again.
Note GM did use some nylon clips on the bottom side to hold the straps. Not as much wear there as it is on the top side. Lord knows the seat foam breaks down enough over time too.
Hog Rings are still around for a reason!
The nylon ties will not take years of use in high stress areas and the first seat to show it will be the drivers seat.
Ties may work in most areas of the seat but some will fail and if you still own it you will be redoing the seat again.
Note GM did use some nylon clips on the bottom side to hold the straps. Not as much wear there as it is on the top side. Lord knows the seat foam breaks down enough over time too.
Hog Rings are still around for a reason!
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Finally done
Well I finally got it done 
Having the hog rings and pliers made it alot easier. I took pics but we have friends coming over so I will post them later.
Having the hog rings and pliers made it alot easier. I took pics but we have friends coming over so I will post them later.
Last edited by ballplr; Mar 7, 2009 at 10:31 PM.
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