Your videos are great. I will reference them OFTEN.. Just painted my 1975 Cherokee and decided to order the interior from Airtex while it was getting done. I ordered Ghastly Gray leather (formerly smoke) leather seats and Quick Silver Vinyl for the wall panels. I just received my seats today. Still waiting on hangar to open up, but I yanked my seats out to get started on that. Very excited about the project. I'm curious about the clamps you used for the seats. Going over to Harbor Freight or HD to find some. Is there a certain type or size of the clamp you recall? The ones in the video look perfect.
Sounds great! I got them at Home Depot. They were in a big box of spring clamps for 99 cents each. Let me know how the project turns out blueskyflight@outlook.com
Thanks very much... should have the "unveiling" before and after video out in a couple days. Please consider sharing the channel with friends that you think would enjoy it. I'm only about 40 subscribers away from 1000 - trying to get there.... So glad you're enjoying the content.
Instead of changing to steel bar stock in the headrests, did you consider using 2024 T4 aluminum bar stock? It is far stronger than the soft stock you used and you can buy it from Wick's
great idea on doing the vacuum bag to the head rest! I am currently redoing my lance and also vacuum bagged the back rest and OMG did that make it way easier. Loved your videos but you cost me more money, lol. I ended up replacing all my windows and installed the sound and installation on the ceiling and side walls as well.. Question, how did the velcro work out on the side panels? I am not a huge fan on screwing the new side panels and wondered how that worked out for you?
Thanks very much for all the feedback. I’m sure it’s money well spent :). Most all the panels are holding in place well with the Velcro. One exception is the main door. One corner gets pulled every time I open the door. But I actually think it’s because I’m a fraction off center and it’s too far over the edge by the opening. Taking it down for annual next month so I’ll try adjusting and see how that goes. Might put a few screws in there, but overall the Velcro worked great.
@@BlueSkyFlight thanks for getting back to me on that... Good to hear about the velcro and think that is the way I am going to proceed. Have great weekend!
Great video, thanks! I just started on the seats in my '74 PA-32. A different video recommended using contact cement, but it looks like you are using something different. Can you share the names of the adhesives you use?
It was provided by Airtex. Worked great on the headliner and the seats. Here is a link: www.airtexinteriors.com/catalog_items.php?cat=misc It’s called Duraseam Trim Cement
I went through what you are last year. I went with cloth, the AirTex seats are nice. AirTex gave me the Home Depot part number for good hog ring pliers, ended up my A&P had a good pair. You interior looks great.
Thank you. Yeah they do a pretty nice job with all their stuff. Makes it pretty affordable to DIY a new interior. Definitely my least favorite part of the project was the hog rings… Thanks so much for the feedback
I probably should have done a before and after weight of each seat, but I honestly can’t think it could have changed much if at all. The frames are the same. The foam is incredibly light and while the new are slightly thicker… its still mostly air so I’d think the difference is negligible. The seat material that i removed didn’t feel any different in weight than the new.
It’s a liquid and can be applied using a spray bottle in small areas, or brushed on individual bolts, etc… or can be used to fog large interior areas like wings. But it’s similar to stuff like wd40 in that it is a lubricant, but with much greater corrosion protection.
Nicely done, upholstery is really not that complicated, it only requires some attention to detail and you did. Look forward to see all seats in place. Cheers 🍻
It took me about 50 years (always something else), but finally. In reality the airplane isn't much more than a car payment (because they are financed over a longer term than cars. It's the unknown maintenance items that can bite you - but that's with anything really. Monthly it costs me about 1400, (loan, hangar rent, insurance, annual inspection allotment) to have the airplane. It costs about $60 per hour in gas to fly, plus I put aside a few dollars per hour that I fly it in a maintenance reserve account. It's certainly not cheap - but can be manageable. Another option could by going halves on one with a friend.... - I'm really glad that you are enjoying the channel! Thank you very much for watching and for commenting.
Great job! I have been giving some thought to the Airtex covers for my Commander. What about armrests on the door cards and padded center console if needed? You have much more patience than I do, that's for sure. I'm not sure I could have audio for the hog ring install..... :)
Yeah I did a little something with the armrest to get rid of the ash tray… but it’s a temporary fix… I’ll show tgat and other little details in the next video. Thought about doing something for a center console. It’s still on the table… Hog Rings were definitely the most painful part of the renovation… ouch… lol
Working on my Cessna 172D now - Airtex provided the rings and pliers, which have worked great for me. lol - your expression when you found them!
LOL… yeah what a day that was… let me know how yours all comes out in the end!
We call those tube bearings, bushings in Canada.
They are probably called the same thing here… lol :)
Thanks very much for watching!
Your videos are great. I will reference them OFTEN.. Just painted my 1975 Cherokee and decided to order the interior from Airtex while it was getting done. I ordered Ghastly Gray leather (formerly smoke) leather seats and Quick Silver Vinyl for the wall panels. I just received my seats today. Still waiting on hangar to open up, but I yanked my seats out to get started on that. Very excited about the project. I'm curious about the clamps you used for the seats. Going over to Harbor Freight or HD to find some. Is there a certain type or size of the clamp you recall? The ones in the video look perfect.
Sounds great! I got them at Home Depot. They were in a big box of spring clamps for 99 cents each. Let me know how the project turns out blueskyflight@outlook.com
You totally "nailed it" in the end, I felt your pain with those clips, another great video, keep em coming............
Thanks very much... should have the "unveiling" before and after video out in a couple days. Please consider sharing the channel with friends that you think would enjoy it. I'm only about 40 subscribers away from 1000 - trying to get there.... So glad you're enjoying the content.
Instead of changing to steel bar stock in the headrests, did you consider using 2024 T4 aluminum bar stock? It is far stronger than the soft stock you used and you can buy it from Wick's
I will check that out… thanks for the suggestion!
great idea on doing the vacuum bag to the head rest! I am currently redoing my lance and also vacuum bagged the back rest and OMG did that make it way easier. Loved your videos but you cost me more money, lol. I ended up replacing all my windows and installed the sound and installation on the ceiling and side walls as well.. Question, how did the velcro work out on the side panels? I am not a huge fan on screwing the new side panels and wondered how that worked out for you?
Thanks very much for all the feedback. I’m sure it’s money well spent :).
Most all the panels are holding in place well with the Velcro. One exception is the main door. One corner gets pulled every time I open the door. But I actually think it’s because I’m a fraction off center and it’s too far over the edge by the opening. Taking it down for annual next month so I’ll try adjusting and see how that goes. Might put a few screws in there, but overall the Velcro worked great.
@@BlueSkyFlight thanks for getting back to me on that... Good to hear about the velcro and think that is the way I am going to proceed. Have great weekend!
Great video, thanks! I just started on the seats in my '74 PA-32. A different video recommended using contact cement, but it looks like you are using something different. Can you share the names of the adhesives you use?
It was provided by Airtex. Worked great on the headliner and the seats. Here is a link:
www.airtexinteriors.com/catalog_items.php?cat=misc
It’s called Duraseam Trim Cement
@@BlueSkyFlight Thank you so much!
I went through what you are last year. I went with cloth, the AirTex seats are nice. AirTex gave me the Home Depot part number for good hog ring pliers, ended up my A&P had a good pair.
You interior looks great.
Thank you. Yeah they do a pretty nice job with all their stuff. Makes it pretty affordable to DIY a new interior. Definitely my least favorite part of the project was the hog rings…
Thanks so much for the feedback
Loving these videos. In the process of buying my own Arrow so these are very inspiring.
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying them
Maybe I missed it, but did you do a before and after weight?
I probably should have done a before and after weight of each seat, but I honestly can’t think it could have changed much if at all. The frames are the same. The foam is incredibly light and while the new are slightly thicker… its still mostly air so I’d think the difference is negligible. The seat material that i removed didn’t feel any different in weight than the new.
What type of grease do you recommend for the seat rollers ?
I just used some corrosionx, but check with an A&P to see what they recommend. So far it’s kept them rolling well
@@BlueSkyFlight I haven’t used corrosionx yet, that’s just a spray? Didn’t know it was lubricating.
It’s a liquid and can be applied using a spray bottle in small areas, or brushed on individual bolts, etc… or can be used to fog large interior areas like wings. But it’s similar to stuff like wd40 in that it is a lubricant, but with much greater corrosion protection.
Thanks for detailing the process! Super cool to see.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Nicely done, upholstery is really not that complicated, it only requires some attention to detail and you did. Look forward to see all seats in place. Cheers 🍻
Thanks very much. Should have that video up in a few days.
I love this channel. Short of a lottery win, I will never own an aircraft. But I get to experience it vicariously through this channel :)
It took me about 50 years (always something else), but finally. In reality the airplane isn't much more than a car payment (because they are financed over a longer term than cars. It's the unknown maintenance items that can bite you - but that's with anything really. Monthly it costs me about 1400, (loan, hangar rent, insurance, annual inspection allotment) to have the airplane. It costs about $60 per hour in gas to fly, plus I put aside a few dollars per hour that I fly it in a maintenance reserve account. It's certainly not cheap - but can be manageable. Another option could by going halves on one with a friend.... - I'm really glad that you are enjoying the channel! Thank you very much for watching and for commenting.
You do great work both video and hard work. I enjoy watching your videos.👍
Thank you very much!
Great job! I have been giving some thought to the Airtex covers for my Commander. What about armrests on the door cards and padded center console if needed? You have much more patience than I do, that's for sure. I'm not sure I could have audio for the hog ring install..... :)
Yeah I did a little something with the armrest to get rid of the ash tray… but it’s a temporary fix… I’ll show tgat and other little details in the next video. Thought about doing something for a center console. It’s still on the table… Hog Rings were definitely the most painful part of the renovation… ouch… lol