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Re: Vinyl Upholstery

To: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
Subject: Re: Vinyl Upholstery
From: "Johnny Storm: International racing car driver" <hiu06f@bangor.ac.uk>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 14:16:57 +0000 (GMT)
Cc: TR <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Fri, 27 Nov 1998, Michael Ferguson wrote:

> 
> Anyone out there in cyberland ever change the color of vinyl seats? I'm
> considering the purchase of a TR3, but would prefer black to the present
> gray upholstery. If you've done it, 1) were you pleased with the
> results, 


Yep been there!! I used the vinyl paint from the local auto-store to 
change from tan to black, I was well chuffed to beging with!



2) how long did it last and 

The paint on the seat material proper lasted (and stil has as far as I know)
but didn't stick to the duct tape that was on the seat, it also wore down 
a bit where the racing harness rubbed.

3) did you attempt to do the piping
> in a contrasting color? 

hell no! i wanted a quick fix! this seemed like a lot of hard work!!!


johnny '70 Viterald 15/70 estate












> Any advice appreciated - except, "buy a new upholstery kit"...I know
> about that option! 8^) Thanks, all.............
> -- 
> Michael Ferguson
> Vernon CT
> 

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