marrone(at)wco.com,Internet writes:
>Has anyone out there have experience with this? Do I just cut the new
>vinyl square or should I cut in the curve of the metal bar? I've
>little upholstery experience.
Frank,
I did this recently and simply used contact cement. I also used the
vinyl cover that SS sells to cover the lower dash roll (I also replaced
the roll with SS foam piece). After installing the new foam on the bar
and letting it set overnight I then coated the foam with a thin layer
of contact cement. I put down a thin coat of contact cement on the
back, in the center, of the vinyl about 2" wide. I then waited about
10 minutes until the cement got tacky. It is very important that BOTH
surfaces be coated with cement and that they be tacky when applied
together. I then applied the vinyl to the roll, pressing it down so it
conformed. I then cut off the excess so that there was about 3/4"
remaining on either side. I then glued the inside of the metal rail
(and the excess vinyl, if necessary). After it got tacky I pressed it
down. In the area of the curve I cut small "V's" to allow the vinyl to
conform to the shape easier. Make sure you don't cut them too deep,
other wise they'll show. The vinyl has enough elasticity that you can
glue it on straight around the curve. I also made similar cuts at each
end in order to fold over the vinyl for a finished look. A small
amount of clamping may be necessary to keep the vinyl down in some
areas, but don't leave clamps on for more than an hour.
Christopher
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