Joe,
While Spitfire really isn't an issue for me, I don't think you are
correct. I had a Spitfire4 (aka MK1) for a bit... and another in
parts... and both had a factory vinyl covering of sorts... I'm pretty
darn sure.
--Justin
Joe Curry wrote:
>Justin,
>While the have the same frames, the Mk1 Spits have a painted frame with
>no vinyl. Unless you are concerned about originality, consider removing
>the vinyl and just painting the frame. Much less hassle and it looks
>great.
>
>Joe
>
>J Wagner wrote:
>
>
>>It seems to me that the TR 4 and 4A... and early Spitfire, etc.. all
>>with the same windshield frame... had an interior leather-looking
>>plastic or vinyl lining glued to the inside of the frame. It's
>>something one can't really replace without removing the windshield, all
>>the weather-stripping, and the top aluminum detail. The question I have
>>is this....
>>
>>What is being offered out there to replace this material? As far as I
>>can see, for the most part, it was not a cloth-backed vinyl, but rather,
>>some sort of thin plastic... I don't recall seeing anything in the
>>catalogs, but my catalog collection is far from up to date.
>>
>>The reason I ask is twofold:
>>A. If there's something out there, great, I'll buy it! and
>>B. If there isn't anything out there, then maybe if I come up with
>>something that's close to stock, I can make extras and I either offer it
>>up as a product or, at least, record what I do, etc. to help others
>>achieve the same results.
>>
>>Many years ago, in restoring a TR 4A, I just glued down a vinyl. It
>>looked okay, but I wasn't quite satisfied.
>>
>>(Please reply directly as I don't get through all the digests, thank you.)
>>
>>--Justin Wagner
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