Jaguar MK2 Seat Hardware Guide | Foams, Diaphragms, Fitment Tips | Talkin’ Trim w/ J-Skin

🧰 Jaguar MK2 Front Seat Hardware – Foams, Diaphragms, Tacking Strips & Expert Trimming Tips!
In this Talkin’ Trim w/ J-Skin episode, Jonathon Skinner walks through the seat hardware setup for the Jaguar Mark 2 — also applicable to the Jaguar 240 and 340 saloons.

This is NOT a trimming tutorial, but a practical guide to understanding the seat hardware: the internal foam, padding, diaphragms, tacking strips, and moquette-backed hardboard panels. Whether you’re trimming the seats yourself or handing them over to a professional, this video will help you get the best possible results using the correct components.

🎯 What’s Covered in This Video:
🧩 Seat Foam Types – aftermarket vs John Skinner moulds
🔧 Seat Spring Units & Hessian/Calico Scrim Options
📏 Backrest Padding Kits – bolsters, lumbar foam & centre support
🧵 Rubberised Horsehair vs Modern Foam Substitutes
🎯 “Smiley Face” Cutouts – How scrim fits through the foam
📐 Tacking Strips, Diaphragms, and Backboard Panels
🎨 Moquette & Vinyl Back Panels – Factory vs Upgrade Options
🪡 Common Mistakes Made by Trimmers (and how to avoid them!)
📦 Hog Rings, Upholstery Wadding, Glue & Tools Explained

📌 This video also explains what went wrong with a previous trimmer’s attempt — and how we stepped in to fix it using the customer’s own hardware paired with our expertise.

💬 Restoring your Jaguar MK II, 240 or 340? Contact us for expert trim kits and advice:
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🇬🇧🥇 About John Skinner Ltd 🇬🇧🥇
John Skinner Ltd has been manufacturing award-winning, precision-made interior trim kits for classic British sports cars for nearly 50 years. We combine original patterns with CNC precision to deliver unbeatable fitment and workmanship quality.

❌❗ Don’t assume all foam kits and hardware are the same. Learn why fitment and quality always matter:
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