Old Britts – Seat Cover Fitting Instructions
Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for Fred Eaton’s Old Britts seat cover fitting instructions. This illustrated workshop article explains how to install aftermarket Norton seat covers using the original trim strips and locating clips, while also covering seat pan preparation and methods for correcting creases caused during storage or shipping.
The guide begins by removing the original seat cover, trim strip and locating clips before cleaning old adhesive and edging material from the seat pan. It also recommends repainting the seat pan before beginning installation if corrosion or wear is present.
The fitting procedure then shows how to align the new cover centrally over the seat, pull the material down evenly from the front and position the locating clips correctly around the seat pan edge. The final section explains installation of the trim strip using a hide hammer and includes a useful tip for removing packing creases from the seat cover using a low-temperature iron applied carefully from the inside fabric side.
Contents Include
- Removing the original Norton seat cover and trim strip
- Cleaning and repainting the seat pan
- Aligning the new seat cover correctly
- Pulling the cover evenly into position
- Installing the locating clips around the seat pan
- Correct trim strip fitting procedure
- Using a hide hammer for trim installation
- Trimming excess seat cover material
- Removing creases from the cover using low heat
- Illustrated diagrams showing clip and trim strip placement
