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Re: [TR] TR3 Dash Vinyl Installation

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Dash Vinyl Installation
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:07:38 -0400 (EDT)
In a message dated 6/13/2011 2:38:04 PM Central Daylight Time, 
cfmtr3a@verizon.net writes: 
> Ok - how does one stretch and/or notch the dash vinyl on the TR3 to fit 
> the cubby box opening.    Ruined the first attempt - it tore beyond the 
> visible area.
> 
> In my opinion there is no way that it can be heated enough to cover the 
> inside corners, the curve of the inside of the door and roll-over to the 
> backside of that metal.
> 

My vinyl stretched just fine without heat.  I cut flutes in the areas that 
wrap around the backside which helped and I used lots of contact adhesive 
and clamps.  That was pretty straight forward.

I'm just glad it isn't leather.

Dave
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