People who have covered their plastic interior with leather...
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I have my specialized stainless kit ready and rearin to go, i just wanna finish my 6le seat install first.
I am kinda upset to hear this isnt gonna be as stretchy as it might need to be. Ive wrapped stuff before (carpet/vinyl), and i have had issues with vinyl that isnt pliable enough, but this stuff does seem better than what i had.. I am gonna reread vikings thread, now that its been brought back up, but can anyone throw some more info out there about the more stretchy vinyl? (ie, where to get it, pics, comparison)
I am kinda upset to hear this isnt gonna be as stretchy as it might need to be. Ive wrapped stuff before (carpet/vinyl), and i have had issues with vinyl that isnt pliable enough, but this stuff does seem better than what i had.. I am gonna reread vikings thread, now that its been brought back up, but can anyone throw some more info out there about the more stretchy vinyl? (ie, where to get it, pics, comparison)
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I have my specialized stainless kit ready and rearin to go, i just wanna finish my 6le seat install first.
I am kinda upset to hear this isnt gonna be as stretchy as it might need to be. Ive wrapped stuff before (carpet/vinyl), and i have had issues with vinyl that isnt pliable enough, but this stuff does seem better than what i had.. I am gonna reread vikings thread, now that its been brought back up, but can anyone throw some more info out there about the more stretchy vinyl? (ie, where to get it, pics, comparison)
I am kinda upset to hear this isnt gonna be as stretchy as it might need to be. Ive wrapped stuff before (carpet/vinyl), and i have had issues with vinyl that isnt pliable enough, but this stuff does seem better than what i had.. I am gonna reread vikings thread, now that its been brought back up, but can anyone throw some more info out there about the more stretchy vinyl? (ie, where to get it, pics, comparison)
I don't think I would get in trouble for saying that the brand is All-Stretch. It can be found somewhat cheap if you look and comes in a lot of colors.
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Here is a link to give you an idea about the material.
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I understand about being opposed to leather. There is a legitimate concern to be had. However, we are using faux leather, so the moral implications don't really hold on this one.
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For the A-pillars, you need to take off the two screws at the t-top latch area. Then I found to get them off I pulled the upper part toward the back of the car to unclip it, then gradually went down the A-pillar, pulling down and out as I went. I forget exactly which direction the clips go in, but it will become apparent as you go. Don't force it, it does take a little oomph but it is apparent whether you're going the right direction or not.
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I don't get it. especially since this isn't even real leather
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The headliner will depend on a few things. If it is the factory fiberglass weave, I wouldn't try it. However, mine is one of the aftermarket ABS plastic pieces. Here is what I plan on doing:
With a weakish staple gun, put staples through from the underside and leave them as barbs on the topside. Lay the glue down and stretch the vinyl just enough to keep it taught on the headliner and "poke" all of the barbs from the staples through the top side of the headliner (about 3 inches in). Continue the glue right up to the staples. Where the staples meet the vinyl, fold them flat. If you use enough staples to keep the pressure somewhat even on the vinyl, I don't see a reason why they wouldn't hold it up indefinitely. The glue would mostly be a precaution, the staples being the primary means of holding the headliner smooth and taught. I hope that makes sense, when all is said and done, no one would ever see the staples because they would be under the roof hardware. Mine is a TTop car though. I don't know how well this would work on a solid roof car.
I hope this helps some, good luck either way!
With a weakish staple gun, put staples through from the underside and leave them as barbs on the topside. Lay the glue down and stretch the vinyl just enough to keep it taught on the headliner and "poke" all of the barbs from the staples through the top side of the headliner (about 3 inches in). Continue the glue right up to the staples. Where the staples meet the vinyl, fold them flat. If you use enough staples to keep the pressure somewhat even on the vinyl, I don't see a reason why they wouldn't hold it up indefinitely. The glue would mostly be a precaution, the staples being the primary means of holding the headliner smooth and taught. I hope that makes sense, when all is said and done, no one would ever see the staples because they would be under the roof hardware. Mine is a TTop car though. I don't know how well this would work on a solid roof car.
I hope this helps some, good luck either way!
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Yeah, my headliner was too trashed to recover, so I had to swallow the $200 for the damned thing.
Viking, you know by know how much I respect your opinion on all things interior. I think I am going to try the vinyl anyway though. I believe it will give the look continuity that a fabric, or even something as nice as alcantara might nit be able to. Just my opinion on this though. I know Valhalla will be angry with me for disagreeing with your design style, but I'll face that when the time comes!
Viking, you know by know how much I respect your opinion on all things interior. I think I am going to try the vinyl anyway though. I believe it will give the look continuity that a fabric, or even something as nice as alcantara might nit be able to. Just my opinion on this though. I know Valhalla will be angry with me for disagreeing with your design style, but I'll face that when the time comes!
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Well I planned on going skiing but my uncle had a stroke today so I will be staying around the house just in case my folks need anything(disabled, retired etc)
Ill pick up some material friday moring and see what I can get done.
Ill pick up some material friday moring and see what I can get done.
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A couple things Ive wrapped . This the factory endurex soft touch vinyl used in the current Tahoe's and Suburbans . Its really nice stuff . Very stretchy , , super soft , the correct GM ebony color and its not shiney at all .
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The bolts are in there just to hold the recessed areas while glue dried .
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Here a comparo of the tahoe endurex vinyl ( left side) to leatherseats.com graphite vinyl ( right ride ) . Endurex looks much nicer imo . Both are around the same cost .
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The bolts are in there just to hold the recessed areas while glue dried .
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Here a comparo of the tahoe endurex vinyl ( left side) to leatherseats.com graphite vinyl ( right ride ) . Endurex looks much nicer imo . Both are around the same cost .
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