• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

10 Duct Tape DIY Upholstery Disasters

February 6, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi 19 Comments

Though duct tape can fix a lot of things, auto upholstery is not one of them. But that doesn’t stop people from trying.

Below are 10 photos of DIY duct tape repair disasters. They go beyond the typical torn seat to cracked dashboards, busted steering wheels and even convertible tops. Yeah they’re sad and pathetic, but they’re funny too!

As always, feel free to email The Hog Ring pictures of cars that come to your shop looking like hell. And don’t forget to tell us what you think of these disasters in the comments section below.

I find it hard to believe that only the window is leaking.

Time for a new backrest? Nope, time for new duct tape!

Because covering the entire seat in duct tape would’ve looked ridiculous.

See? Ridiculous.

…at least it’s all in one direction.

I guess that’s one way to fix a cracked dash.

Such a waste of perfectly good duct tape.

I wonder how the airbag will deploy.

Silver or pink plaid? The choice was easy.

Now that’s just impressive!

– Bonus Repair –

Notice the “Free WiFi” sign… now we know how their budget was spent.

Filed Under: Archive, Funny Upholstery Repairs, THR Favorites Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, DIY Upholstery, Duct Tape

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jay says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Who needs tuck and roll, when you can just get duct tape and roll!

    Reply
  2. stitcher_guy says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Attention to detail is everything: The Impala owner actually put the logos BACK ON over the duct tape. I’d shake that man’s hand, but he probably has tape gummy all over his fingers.

    Reply
  3. Keith says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    “smooth duct tape — the sign of a true craftsman” – Red Green

    Reply
  4. Jacoby says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:47 am

    I agree with stitcher_guy, the Impala top is the best of the worst. I wonder if the convertible top in the 2nd to last photo actually drops.

    Reply
  5. Howard says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Noticed the Mustang also had a box fan behind the drivers seat, was that indicating the seat had cooling or a busted seat frame, could have a least duct taped the blue padded cushion to the seat to keep it uniformed.

    Reply
  6. Steve McGee says

    February 7, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Dude, how’d you get a picture of my pink Impala.

    Reply
  7. Chris says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Looks like they need seats from LeBaron Bonney / Ez Boy custom interiors!

    Reply
  8. ryan patton says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Sir would you like an estimate on your top? Why heck no I got at least two more rolls of duct tape you must be crazy, wanting to replace my top!

    Reply
  9. Sueann says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Funny thing is I’ve worked on a mustang like that once– you know how hard it is to get duct tape off?

    Reply
    • Naseem Muaddi says

      February 25, 2012 at 5:11 am

      Unfortunately, I do! lol

      Reply
  10. Luke says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Those convertible tops look like something out of tommy boy.

    Reply
  11. 4Hcustoms says

    April 1, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Gulity as charge I had a window busted out. Once had to tape it up for like a month. Until the replacement. Came in

    Reply
  12. Lauren says

    June 8, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Is that last picture of Rudy’s bar in Hell’s Kitchen?

    Reply
    • Nadeem says

      June 9, 2012 at 3:52 am

      Haha Lauren, could be. We found the picture online.

      Reply
  13. adom says

    June 14, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I have a tear in my leather drivers seat
    on my Suburban 1998
    do you have a tape material that could help me??? thanks adom

    Reply
    • Nadeem says

      June 14, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Haha, not unless you want it to look like one of the above pictures. Take your car to an auto upholstery shop and have a professional repair it.

      Reply
  14. cprcustoms says

    August 18, 2012 at 5:05 am

    people and their ducktape!WTF!!!

    Reply
  15. Edward Munday says

    May 26, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Retired…I Hate To Admit It , But Most Of That Tape Probably Came From A Mill About Two Blocks From My House. Shuford Mills Industrial, Packaging, & Masking Tapes | Shurtape
    http://www.shurtape.com/My Grandad Worked His Whole Life In There Yarn Mills. Looks Like The Tape Held Up Pretty Well.. Just Kidding About How well The Tape Held.

    Reply
  16. Jeffrey A Potter says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:12 am

    I’m waiting for the auto upholstery ap for duct tape patterns… you take a picture of the pattern you are trying to duplicate and send it to the laser printer that will match the color, pattern, and size font, etc….. so you can tape the ripped portion of whatever piece you’re working on. Next thing out will be fuzzy duct tape!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

Haartz Right Rail Ad - 12
NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation
Top Down Group
Apex Leather
  • GAHH Automotive
  • Hyde Leather
  • Albright's Supply
  • Keyston Bros
  • Douglass Interior Products

THR Favorites

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery Blog - 2011 Jaguar XK

Bolder French Seams With QTC Contrast

Nothing sets off an upholstery job better … [more] about Bolder French Seams With QTC Contrast

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Design Studio - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Design Studio: 1967-69 Camaro

The popularity and timeless design of the … [more] about Design Studio: 1967-69 Camaro

The Hog Ring - Watch Carlex Design Customize a Nissan GT-R

Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

Mondays can be a drag — especially those that … [more] about Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

Get the Most Out of Your Business Cards

The business card has stood the test of time … [more] about Get the Most Out of Your Business Cards

Auto Upholstery - Sid Chavers

10 Questions for Trimmer Sid Chavers

Our quest to bring you exclusive interviews … [more] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Sid Chavers

Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors

Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a … [more] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
  • Trimmer Steven Roger Bergman Dies at 68
  • English Trimmers on Strike Over Low Wages
  • Apex Ultra Square Weave Carpet is Here!
  • Trimmer Albert James Breda Sr Dies at 84

Recent Comments

  • Sophia on The Ford Mustang Hardtop Convertible
  • Shaun on English Trimmers on Strike Over Low Wages
  • Darren on English Trimmers on Strike Over Low Wages
  • Dan on English Trimmers on Strike Over Low Wages
  • Michael on Sewn Tight Custom Interiors’ Secret to an Organized Shop

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.
anal porno bangbros rus porno yaşlı porno konulu porno olgun porno porno izle sarışın porno bakire sex 69 porno

Copyright © 2022 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in