Vinyl Repair
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Port Huron MI
Vinyl Repair
The interior of my 75 is in pretty good shape. BUT. I've noticed two minor nicks... Small holes that a cleaning and vinyl paint won't improve. Have any of you come across a filler product that I can dab into the hole and paint over??? It doesn't have to be perfect, but a dark hole is a bit much to overlook.
Overall, the interior resto is going very well, but I'd like to dot all my "i's" cross all my "t's" fill all my holes, or dot my eyes, cross my tease, and fill my wholes... Sorry, a little English teacher humor.
What do recommend?
Overall, the interior resto is going very well, but I'd like to dot all my "i's" cross all my "t's" fill all my holes, or dot my eyes, cross my tease, and fill my wholes... Sorry, a little English teacher humor.
What do recommend?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Hey, any idea what an original, never opened Stroh's can is worth?
Anyways, try contacting Willcox about the vinyl repair. They may have something they can recommend.
Anyways, try contacting Willcox about the vinyl repair. They may have something they can recommend.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Port Huron MI
Probably just a little less than my vette.
I'll try Wilcox. Any other recommendations are also welcome.
Now, I'll return the favor and offer a rec about the unopened Stroh's. Use it to unclog a drain, not your own. Despite my namesake I never liked the stuff. However, there is a Toronto area microbrew called Creemore Springs Lager that is by far the only beer close (in quality not taste) to Philly's own Yuengling (America's best and oldest beer).
Good stuff.
I'll try Wilcox. Any other recommendations are also welcome.
Now, I'll return the favor and offer a rec about the unopened Stroh's. Use it to unclog a drain, not your own. Despite my namesake I never liked the stuff. However, there is a Toronto area microbrew called Creemore Springs Lager that is by far the only beer close (in quality not taste) to Philly's own Yuengling (America's best and oldest beer).
Good stuff.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,086
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I found Lars papers about
How to Repair & Refinish Interior Plastic Pieces
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...stic_Resto.pdf
How to Repair & Refinish Interior Plastic Pieces
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...stic_Resto.pdf
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I just fixed a mid year door panel a few weeks ago.. and I used the cheap kit you get from your local auto parts store.
But.. word to the wise.. get the one with the heat tool.. it offers a more controlled repair and once you try this you'll see why.
Mixing the colors is a pain too.. so sometimes you'll need a can of the factory spray dye depending on what you are working on. If the repair is in a small enough area you can kind of blend the factory dye on the panel. It's kind of a science you pick up from trial and error so practice on something you care little about before you try it on the real thing.
Willcox
But.. word to the wise.. get the one with the heat tool.. it offers a more controlled repair and once you try this you'll see why.
Mixing the colors is a pain too.. so sometimes you'll need a can of the factory spray dye depending on what you are working on. If the repair is in a small enough area you can kind of blend the factory dye on the panel. It's kind of a science you pick up from trial and error so practice on something you care little about before you try it on the real thing.
Willcox
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: San Jose CA
50/50 chance of making the part worse if you do it yourself.
On my last project, a BMW, I hired a guy off Craigslist. He charged about $60. He had all the special tools, dyes, and, most important, the experience. Close to perfect result. Price, after buying the supplies, is similar to a DIY.
On my last project, a BMW, I hired a guy off Craigslist. He charged about $60. He had all the special tools, dyes, and, most important, the experience. Close to perfect result. Price, after buying the supplies, is similar to a DIY.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Call some local car dealerships in your area. Most of them have someone they call to make such repairs...on new and used cars. These folks aren't employed by the dealerships; they are private contractors. But, one of the dealerships you call may be willing to provide you that person's/company's contact information.
Another alternative is to get a quote from an upholstery shop. If you get such a quote, ask them if the part being repaired needs to be removed from the car. If so, have them make a quote if they do the removal/reinstallation; also have them make a quote if you do that work.
Another alternative is to get a quote from an upholstery shop. If you get such a quote, ask them if the part being repaired needs to be removed from the car. If so, have them make a quote if they do the removal/reinstallation; also have them make a quote if you do that work.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,556
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From: Skiatook. Oklahoma.
I had punched a small hole in a new red headliner that I had installed in a 1965 Mustang. I bought a kit from the Automotive department at Walmart. I figured I'd give it a try. It was $12.00. It had a filler that dried clear to fill in the hole. Once it had cured, I applied the red filler that I custom mixed from the basic selection of tinted filler's they supply.
I had very good luck with it.
I had very good luck with it.
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