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Old 01-17-2010, 09:33 PM
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Shaping foam

I have a small should be simple job to do putting on some seat covers..the foam is broken down in some areas which will need to be fixed..What I need to know is what does one use to shape the replacement foam to match the countour of the original..

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You need to have a foam knife or an electric carving knife. Look at post # 25 in this thread: CLICK HERE
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Thanks..that will work and I amy even have one of those in the junk pile somewhere...Now all I need to do is figure out some staples if I can find some with short legs to fit my gun..hate to need a special gun for one job..

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