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Author Topic: Moulding vinyl to a complex shape  (Read 446 times)
Fritz
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« on: September 24, 2002, 01:44:22 PM »

Hey group,
I'm in the process of completing a three year long fiero GTroadster project.  Aside from a little more body fabrication, all I have left to do is to complete the interior.  I've created a custom center consol which I need to cover in vinyl. How do you mold/strech vinyl around complex corners, and how do you make it stay in place on a concave surface? Huh
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2002, 08:10:52 PM »

Try sampling different vinyls.  Some upholstery vinyls stretch better (2-way) than others.  A heatgun helps.  Or, use 4-way stretch vinyl , which may be hard to find at stores.  Ask trimmers & suppliers for a source.  Try Dap Weldwood top & trim adhesive.  
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2002, 08:04:01 AM »

Thanks for the reply!  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2002, 04:07:10 AM »

Stretching is always the best way. Heat guns help a lot here. If you can't stretchit anymore then you can try this. Sewing Sewing can also make it easier. You just have to make sure it looks right. First take 2 pieces of fabric. Cut both pieces along the edge of whatever it is you want to cover, then sew them together. This works well on rounded corners and wavy areas. Be careful not to cover the entire car like this becase you start to get that Frankenstien look if you do. Because this is so easy some people tend to get carried away.
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2002, 12:56:02 PM »

Anyone have experience with leather?
Tim
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