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Anyone ever use Vinyl fabric for their cab?
rbarr110:
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.
rbarr110:
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.
rbarr110:
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.
rbarr110:
Couple more shots. ALso when the speakers are installed the inside corners where there is exposed MDF will be covered up.
DaFoo:
: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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