 questions about refreshing interior trim, recover or replace A-pilar, targa bar trim etc |
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| DRPHIL914 |
 Nov 15 2017, 10:09 AM
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Dr. Phil  Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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If you have restored your 914, how did you refresh your interior trim?
The rear targa bar pad on my car is not back but does have some cracking or splitting at the screw hole locations, also on the a-pillars and the top front trim piece. - Can these be recovered? is there anyone specializing in this? I have not seen new ones or used for that matter out there. there are fiberglass back pad parts and center console, and door cards, why not these pieces? |
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| Boomingbeetle |
Nov 15 2017, 10:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 1-November 16 From: Orange County Member No.: 20,556 Region Association: Southern California |
You'd be surprised how far a can of 3M upholstery adhesive and a few yards of black vinyl from the fabric store will take you. I've done the interior sail pieces, the roll bar pad, upper windshield bar pad, a-frames, and console and they all look great. just spray both the back of the fabric, the car part, then wait a couple of minutes to get sticky. Smooth out the new vinyl and trim it all around the back with scissors and reinstall.
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 15 2017, 10:40 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,667 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Actually we are working on making these, But yes can be recovered, The problem again is the grain and texture "exactly" like OEM. There are a few that are close.
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| mepstein |
Nov 15 2017, 12:20 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Get nice, used A pillar trim. It doesn't go bad that often so used should be reasonable.
Wait for Mikey to make the targa bar pad. Used is 40 years old, expensive and is like the dash pad, you're always one day away from cracking. |
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| 914_7T3 |
Nov 15 2017, 01:04 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 15 2017, 08:40 AM)  Actually we are working on making these, But yes can be recovered, The problem again is the grain and texture "exactly" like OEM. There are a few that are close. Timeline? |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 15 2017, 03:53 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,667 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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The texturing is where we are at right now. Product will more than likely be after Christmas.
Mark |
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| Specracer |
Nov 15 2017, 06:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-March 17 From: SE Mass Member No.: 20,970 Region Association: None |
Im having mine fixed, as well as some small blems in door panels, and passenger seat. These blems are not large enough to find oem replacements covers etc. I discovered an old college friend got into this (that I have not seen in 10 years). He did a fantastic job on a set of leather seats today (in another car). Today was going to be the 914, but ran out of time. He will be coming back in 2 weeks. Disclaimer I have no affiliation, past now being a customer.
http://www.fibrenew.com/ |
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| Larmo63 |
Nov 15 2017, 07:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
It's probably easiest to find good used on the A pillar and B pillar pads.
The Targa pad can be recovered, but it isn't easy to do and make it look tight. Mark at 914 Rubber will most likely come up with an answer for us on these. |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 15 2017, 07:33 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,587 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 15 2017, 01:40 PM) Actually we are working on making these, But yes can be recovered, The problem again is the grain and texture "exactly" like OEM. There are a few that are close. Good luck Mark. I know this (I) has driven you a bit batty. BTW, are you coming for Thanksgiving this year? Yopu wants me to ask... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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| djway |
Nov 15 2017, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
The front pad attached to the targa top is the one I find broken off most often - nudge nudge wink wink know what I mean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| PanelBilly |
Nov 15 2017, 09:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Beware. When you recover them, it's a lot more difficult to reassemble them. It's worth the effort but a pain in the ass no less
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| domer914 |
Nov 15 2017, 10:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 19-December 09 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 11,149 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 15 2017, 10:40 AM) Actually we are working on making these, But yes can be recovered, The problem again is the grain and texture "exactly" like OEM. There are a few that are close. I'd buy a targa pad from you |
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