Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/2/24 13:32:09
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The color of blue vinyl I got is slightly darker than what was hidden underneath. Can't take it back now, and the blue I got matches the real color for the seats better anyways.
I may grab a staple gun from Sailrite, then find some 1/4" staples. I do think it will be easier and longer lasting with staples plus glue, rather than just glue.
Driver's side glass got replaced. It was more expensive than I was hoping, but I'm glad I removed the glass myself. Took several hours of my time, but saved my easily $200 in shop time for them to do it. I'm waiting on new glass run channel before I can install the window.
Also started tracing patterns for the rear panels, but realized I don't have a battery for my jigsaw. So I get to drive back to the store this weekend and pick one up.
Lastly, here's a close up of the tabs on the stainless trim. They don't look so good. I'm considering options for fastening the trim if I can't use the tabs again.
-Kevin
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Rusted tabs 2.jpg (123.15 KB)
HH56 wrote:
Quote:Interestingly, they didn't do two separate panels of blue. Instead it's one big panel with the ivory panel stapled right over the top.
At least you have found enough unfaded vinyl to know the true color.
As to the staple gun, if you want basic that can be used anywhere probably any of the better quality hand types will do. A step up might be to get one of the relatively inexpensive air driven types from Harbor Freight or Amazon. Electric types I have tried don't seem to have as much driving force as the air types.
Depending on how hard and what type panel board you use, no matter the type stapler there is a good chance several of the staples will need to be driven home by hand. Depending on the board and material thickness you might find quarter inch or less in length will work as is but any longer and they will probably be too long and will need bending over on the back by hand.
The color of blue vinyl I got is slightly darker than what was hidden underneath. Can't take it back now, and the blue I got matches the real color for the seats better anyways.
I may grab a staple gun from Sailrite, then find some 1/4" staples. I do think it will be easier and longer lasting with staples plus glue, rather than just glue.
Driver's side glass got replaced. It was more expensive than I was hoping, but I'm glad I removed the glass myself. Took several hours of my time, but saved my easily $200 in shop time for them to do it. I'm waiting on new glass run channel before I can install the window.
Also started tracing patterns for the rear panels, but realized I don't have a battery for my jigsaw. So I get to drive back to the store this weekend and pick one up.
Lastly, here's a close up of the tabs on the stainless trim. They don't look so good. I'm considering options for fastening the trim if I can't use the tabs again.
-Kevin
Attach file:
New glass.jpg (112.50 KB)
Rusted tabs 2.jpg (123.15 KB)
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