Abstract: A method of repairing an outer vinyl seat cover (14) having a tear (20) therein by spreading a liquid vinyl (21) over the outer surface of the vinyl seat cover (14) adjacent the cut (20) and into the area formed by the cut, and then applying a woven mesh patch (22) larger than the tear (20) onto the liquid vinyl (21) on the outer surface of the vinyl cover (14) over the tear (20). The mesh patch (22) and liquid vinyl (21) are heated by a propane torch to a temperature over at least about 1000 F. and preferably 1400 F. for curing. Next, a silicone graining pad (24) is pressed down against the patched area while the cured vinyl is hot. Additional layers of liquid vinyl are added to the patched area and cured to a temperature over about 1000 F. until the desired vinyl thickness is obtained. Then the patched area is spray painted while the patched area is at a temperature over about 500 F. to provide a color to the patched area similar to the color of the outer vinyl seat cover (14).