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Quick question about Sail Vinyl |
ellisor3 |
Dec 12 2010, 10:18 AM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
I ordered a Sail Vinyl kit and I roughed it on yesterday. The problem is that I simply do not like the texture. It is very rough and somewhat dull compared to my newly painted top.
I took a piece of vinyl from the interior and held it next to the sail panel. The interior vinyl piece looks much better. It is shinier and simply looks richer. The question I have, is there any issues using the interior vinyl for an outside application? The vinyl does have a thin fabric back to it. Thanks in advance |
mepstein |
Dec 12 2010, 10:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,314 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Indoor and outdoor vinyl are not the same but you might try a convertable recovering shop and see if they have material you like. Then use your existing vinyl as a template.
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Tom_T |
Dec 13 2010, 03:47 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I ordered a Sail Vinyl kit and I roughed it on yesterday. The problem is that I simply do not like the texture. It is very rough and somewhat dull compared to my newly painted top. I took a piece of vinyl from the interior and held it next to the sail panel. The interior vinyl piece looks much better. It is shinier and simply looks richer. The question I have, is there any issues using the interior vinyl for an outside application? The vinyl does have a thin fabric back to it. Thanks in advance James, the factory finish on the tops was a textured satin black - so they were less shiny than the OE pebbled vinyl you're looking at. I'm guessing that your top was refinished with a textured gloss black? Don't use interior vinyl nor any other with the fabric &/or foam backing, as that will hold moisture against the sheet metal, & you know how much our 914s LOVE to rust! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) There we some other 914 suppliers I've seen online offering a leatherette texture, maybe 914a&p (member vendor on here)? Or you could just use Vinyl Wax/Finish to shine up the OE look pebbled vinyl that you've already got in the kit to bring it closer to your top's sheen (or dull the top?). Vinylex works well. |
Drums66 |
Dec 13 2010, 02:00 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
...Put something there......but make sure it's exterior friendly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
or do what you like? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
SirAndy |
Dec 13 2010, 02:10 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,677 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The problem is that I simply do not like the texture. It is very rough and somewhat dull compared to my newly painted top. Paint your sail panels to match the top and forget about the vinyl ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Dec 13 2010, 04:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I used left over leather / vinyl from a motorcycle seat repair in the late 80's. It looked good, lasted 20+ years and no one ever mentioned anything...
Do what you want... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 13 2010, 07:58 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I ordered a Sail Vinyl kit and I roughed it on yesterday. The problem is that I simply do not like the texture. It is very rough and somewhat dull compared to my newly painted top. I took a piece of vinyl from the interior and held it next to the sail panel. The interior vinyl piece looks much better. It is shinier and simply looks richer. The question I have, is there any issues using the interior vinyl for an outside application? The vinyl does have a thin fabric back to it. Thanks in advance You didn't mention who made the kit. Also, the top - how was it finished? If it's a gloss/smooth finish, it's incorrect - should have a pebble/satin gloss finish. If the sail panels seem too dull, you CAN apply black shoe polish to them, wipe it off, do it again, until it suits you. I use Turtle Wax Black Vinyl Top Dressing fo this pirpose, but I think I bought the last of it in about 1980. It's basically black paste shoe polish. Pat |
ellisor3 |
Dec 14 2010, 08:15 AM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
I ordered a Sail Vinyl kit and I roughed it on yesterday. The problem is that I simply do not like the texture. It is very rough and somewhat dull compared to my newly painted top. I took a piece of vinyl from the interior and held it next to the sail panel. The interior vinyl piece looks much better. It is shinier and simply looks richer. The question I have, is there any issues using the interior vinyl for an outside application? The vinyl does have a thin fabric back to it. Thanks in advance You didn't mention who made the kit. Also, the top - how was it finished? If it's a gloss/smooth finish, it's incorrect - should have a pebble/satin gloss finish. If the sail panels seem too dull, you CAN apply black shoe polish to them, wipe it off, do it again, until it suits you. I use Turtle Wax Black Vinyl Top Dressing fo this pirpose, but I think I bought the last of it in about 1980. It's basically black paste shoe polish. Pat The top is satin black with the original pebble finish. I tried yesterday to polish the sails and they still do not look right. The kit I purchased, (cant remember where) looks really dull and the pebble has the texture of sandpaper. I ordered a kit from Morph this morning, I hope it looks better. Thanks for everyone's suggestions |
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