I was listening to a discussion about the stuffing in our seats and how foam pads are not the best choice for replacing the original horsehair stuffing. When you see little piles of tan debris under your front seat, it is an indication that the horsehair is breaking down.
After Googling, I found a couple of site that make replacement pads for Mercedes but so far nothing for our coupes. Does anyone have experience with this? Are competent reupholsterers using horsehair still? Could it be as simple as acquiring horsehair and stuffing it in or must a layered pad be made first? Burlap, then horsehair then cotton?
Inquiring minds want to know
http://www.chaircaningandsupplies.com/curled_horse_hair.php
After Googling, I found a couple of site that make replacement pads for Mercedes but so far nothing for our coupes. Does anyone have experience with this? Are competent reupholsterers using horsehair still? Could it be as simple as acquiring horsehair and stuffing it in or must a layered pad be made first? Burlap, then horsehair then cotton?
Inquiring minds want to know
http://www.chaircaningandsupplies.com/curled_horse_hair.php