recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

I was thinking of redoing the plastic panels by covering them with some white vinyl. How do u guys think that would look? The panels don't like to hold paint, and I know that it's probably just an issue with the prep job before-hand, but I just don't like the plastic. How would you go about fastening the vinyl to the plastic? I know to use a super-duty adhesive, and use a heat gun to slightly heat the vinyl to form to the panel, but what kind of fasteners could I use from the back side, without them poking through the front? I know yearone sells the vinyl (i might be able to get it cheaper than their price), and I have some Super-Strength 3M adhesive, and a heat gun, just need a method of fastening the vinyl from the backside. Opinions?

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

If I were you, I would re-do the vinyl paint correctly. It is just a matter of good prep work. Surface must be cleaned very well. Armour All is hard to remove. Take your time because the vinyl will look better than a cover IMO. Sam

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

If you would like I could paint them for you but it will cost $630.00 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img] Rich.

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

Ha! you're a funny guy! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

Well, it's just that some of the panels are worn so much, they have become brittle, and are literally crumbling away. I hate how this looks, and want it to look really good, not all crumbly and scratched. The worst peices are the headliner trim, where it meets the A-pillar.

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

I am sure you can get another set in Hemmings Motor News or after market. Maybe a junk yard will have a set that you can re-dye. I am sure they are out there. I do like the way the original looks. I would try to replace or repair an original set. Sam

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

I'm not going to pay $150 a panel, and all the junkyards around my area don't have any cars that old, they crushed em already! I've made up my mind, and they're getting vinyl.

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

Make sure you pull everything tight! It will almost look original if you take your time. Sam

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

Only the best for my baby!

Re: recovering plastic panels with vinyl
 

Skerkij...do you know a guy named Phil Chicarillo ?