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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: rbarr110 on September 30, 2005, 04:38:01 pm
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I had used a vinyl fabric to finish up some fiberglass work for the PC I put in my truck and it has held up well for over two years now (heat and cold). This stuff looks kind of like leather dashboard material with a light textured pattern.
There are two kinds out there, one with a tight woven backing and another with a "fluffy" cotton like backing. The cotton backed stuff is not good for adhesive type applications (more for sewing).
I am considering using the vinyl fabric for my cab, I would need about 8 yards and the price ranges from $7-$10 a yard at my local fabric shop. Alot cheaper than most laminates. I found similiar material online for $16 a yard, OUCH!
The stuff worked well using 3M spray adhesive on the fiberglass work
http://customcarpc.dreamhost.com/ haven't updated site it in 2 yearrs ::)
Anyway wondering what you guys think.
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Hmmm I'll take that as a no.
I'll post a pic of my experiment with it soon. So far it worked okay, just not sure about the lifespan. If it holds up as well as my truck pc, I think it will be pretty good.
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Ok - this is the top panel for my speakers on my cab: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=43665.0
Its is not really the cleanest install of the vinyl on the back side but no one will see that. ;D
When cutting out square/rectangle holes in the vinyl, for example speakers, I cut an "X" and use a hole punch in the corners so there isn't a cut end that can split as you pull it tight. I glued the vinyl around the edge where the t-mold is using a piece of wood across the vinyl and clamping until the glue has set up. When the adhesive has set up, I removed the wood and clamps and cut down the length of the t-mold slot. The adhesive held the vinyl well around the corner and the t-mold over the vinyl will prevent the vinyl from peeling up at the edges.
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Couple more shots. ALso when the speakers are installed the inside corners where there is exposed MDF will be covered up.
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:laugh: Interesting.
I wonder how it will play with your hand resting on it etc.
Looks cool with the t-molding, nice clean edge.
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Ok - update.
My cab is now 95% covered with the vinyl marine grade fabric. I have a 2,x2' panel on the back of the cab to do. The cost was about $7 a yard and I used 11 yards. With better cabinet design could have used about 8 yards. The vinyl fabric comes in 5' wide length by whatever length you need. I had alot of waste because of the size and shape of my side panels.
I'll post pics later tonight, I must admit it came out better than I expected.
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Here are the pics - please excuse the filty garage....
you will notice in the second pick where I got impatient and screwed up the placement of my staple gun and the staples came out the front of teh MDF. I plan on using some 3/4" x 3/4" aluminum angle as trim to cover that error up.
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One more pic
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That thing's starting to look like the interior of my mustang.
I didn't use the stuff on my whole cab... but I DID use it on one of my CPs.
you can see it here (http://homepage.mac.com/mahuti/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-02-26%2014.11.27%20-0800/Image-A5D2527A883B11D9.jpg)