Tuck and Roll Upholstery Question

[Bruce Poage]

Soon be diving into a late fifties custom and thinking about going with simulated tuck and roll interior. I have purchased some half round plastic for that purpose. The question is procedure from here. Do I glue the half round directly onto the existing seats or do I cut out the portion of the seat that is to be tuck and roll and then replace it with the half round. Suggestions appreciated.

[slusher]

I would think glue it to the seats. I have seen it done before but a picture would be helpful to see what you have...

[my80malibu]

At minimum sanding down the area may be required. But removal of the part that you would want pleated, then replaced with a backup section to glue the pleats to would be a easier to shape