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Re: OE ribbed floor and tunnel

To: "Dave Carpenter" <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>,
Subject: Re: OE ribbed floor and tunnel
From: "George" <leavcast@infomagic.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:06:37 -0700
The guys on my GMC motorhome list use SEM trim paint for plastic interior 
parts.

George C
59 Bugeye
54 Big Healey
73 GMC Painted Desert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Carpenter" <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>
To: <b-evans@earthlink.net>
Cc: <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: OE ribbed floor and tunnel


> Check the auto body supply stores. There is a paint used in interiors for 
> changing the color of trim pieces such as dash pads and door panels. It 
> has a flex additive in it so it won't crack. I was thinking about using 
> black mats and changing them to red this way. It may wear off with use, 
> but would touch up OK.
> Dave
>
> b-evans@earthlink.net wrote:
>> When I pulled out my original red ribbed ribbed floor and tunnel rubber 
>> mats, I put them in a box and forgot about them.  (Once upon a time, many 
>> Sprite owners took them out because they had faded, and replaced them 
>> with Aamco out in favor of either fresh Amco mats or carpeting.)  I would 
>> like to attempt a repair and recolor of my originals.  Three questions:
>>
>>    1.  Are there any suggestions of what I might use as an underlayment 
>> upon the old mats can be pieced together and glued?
>>    2.  Does anyone know of source for  new pieces of rubber with what I 
>> believe were the six ribs to the inch?
>>    3.  Are there any suggestions on what I can use to recolor the faded 
>> mats, or recolor black rubber replacement pieces?
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Buster Evans 




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