Has anyone been successful yet at repairing the seat foam used in our cars? Obviously the problem is finding something that will actually stick to the foam. I am in the process of rebuilding some seats for an 89 244 and the foam is torn in the usual places along the uprights of the seat back.

Has anyone ever tried "Foam to Foam" ? I talked to an artist in my company's shop today who said they use that in some applications when they have a need to adhere foam. I'm afraid the stuff they use is the typical upholstery foam that isn't as dense as the Volvo cushions. I will check out the product when I get into the shop next weekend. He said they have also used the foam in a can to stick pieces of foam together.

Randy

I pretty much agree with -those other guys- about getting good replacement foam. Passenger seats are usually better, more comfortable, and have a lot of life left in them. But some places don't want to sell just one seat, or you can't find one, etc...
The local upholstery shop repaired a *LOT* of seats for Volvos when 240s were more prevalent. They used 3M #77 spray adhesive; also had some kind of contact cement, and I'm sorry I don't have a brand name. I'm sure it's another 3M product.
The splits were put back together, and the entire seat backed by flannel cloth either bought by the yard or cut from an old very large shirt. The important thing obviously is to repair across the area of the splits- usually against the uprights of the seatbacks.
Under the seat bottoms, again a passenger seat bottom foam is totally interchangeable, but if repairing one, first make sure the spring frame and all the springs are intact, then the cut areas can be reinforced with some old carpet or heavy canvas backing.
It's good to have a "parts" seat when doing this- something's always cracked or broken. Buy a new lumbar support wire and that'll help complete the job right. Those are always broken as well.
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 228K, 88 744GLE- 212K, 91 244 183K-SOLD! Also responsible for the care and feeding of: 88 745GLE, 231K, 88 244GL, 146K, 87 244DL, 239K, 88 245DL, 246K

For the 240s we own I have bought used, excellent condition, passenger front seats and used the foam to rebuild the driver's seat. The seats cost $15 at the local U-Pull It.
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john

I replaced the cushion. I've found that when it is torn, it is also compressed and suffering loss of elasticity. At that point, replacement is a better option because you really do restore the comfort of the seat.