Hog ring pliers?

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  1. quazar

    quazar Member

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    Anyone know of a place in Atlanta that sells hog ring pliers?

    I am trying to install some STI Ver. 2 seat covers on my RS rear seats. I have part of the rear seat bottom done, but man.. it is no fun using a pair of pliers to do it.

    I have heard of people using zip ties, I doubt that will last.

    Either that.. or is someone able to install the remainder of the rear seat covers for me?

    Thanks!
     
  2. 5spdfrk

    5spdfrk Active Member

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    You should be able to pick some up at any local Hardware store. I know for a fact that True Value carries them, and if the one near you doesn't they can get them.

    Where do you live?
     
  3. quazar

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    I live in the Norcross area.. work near Perimeter. I might stop by Howard's Hardware on PIB on the way home and see if they have them.
     
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    They're a True Value iirc, so if they don't have them or know what they are give them these sku numbers:
    145185 w/ spring
    144857 w/o spring
    They both retail for $8.99

    Good Luck!
     
  5. Trey

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    ....so those new hot pink cow print covers came in? Sweet! :D
     
  6. quazar

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    haha.. yes Trey.. the STI Ver. MOO.

    I found a set at General Hardware on PIB.

    The rears are done now. Woot.
     
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    before and after pics. please. And how much$ where they?
     
  8. quazar

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    as far as before and after pics.. it would be a pic of '00 2.5 RS rear seats

    and the after would be STI Ver. 2 rear seats.

    it took a little bit but they came out perfect.

    the pliers were $9 and the hog rings were $2.49.
     
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    If you would've put the tiger stripe seats in your car, you wouldn't be going through all this. I would've taken the sti front seats off your hands.
     
  10. quazar

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    Haha. Why don't you buy the tiger stripes off me? Sucka!
     
  11. Trey

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    Nice Eugene....I used 'ol zipties on the EK rear seats. They worked well too.
     

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