recovering plastic panels with vinyl

skierkaj · #1 11-14-2003, 09:04 PM

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?

**Salvatore** · #2 11-15-2003, 12:04 AM

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

Enoch · #3 11-15-2003, 12:28 AM

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

skierkaj · #4 11-15-2003, 02:10 AM

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

skierkaj · #5 11-15-2003, 02:13 AM

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.

**Salvatore** · #6 11-15-2003, 01:28 PM

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

skierkaj · #7 11-15-2003, 03:44 PM

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.

**Salvatore** · #8 11-15-2003, 03:49 PM

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

skierkaj · #9 11-15-2003, 04:01 PM

Only the best for my baby!

Belair62 · #10 11-15-2003, 11:57 PM

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

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