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> Sun Visor Refill, I need some info
jdamiano
post Jun 4 2022, 09:30 AM
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The vinyl on my visors is in great shape. The problem is the foam inside turned to dust. I blew it all out and now they are just vinyl over the metal frame. I have a plan to build a reverse mold and refill them with 4 pound high density foam. It’s a two part liquid really made for the boating industry. I purchased decent originals off eBay to experiment with. What I need is someone with good originals to measure how thick they are and send me some pictures of the edges so I know what they should look like. Thanks in advance for your responses.
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post Jun 4 2022, 09:47 AM
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Consider buying a set f the excellent repros now availale. You will spend more time/$ futzing with the originals than the new ones cost.
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post Jun 4 2022, 10:04 AM
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Consider buying a set f the excellent repros now availale. You will spend more time/$ futzing with the originals than the new ones cost.


Your probably right but it’s a project for me to occupy my mind and time.
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post Jun 4 2022, 10:24 AM
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jeff is right, but you could try slitting them on the top and packing them with original like foam padding and then supergluing them . We have a cheap set and a very nice set made in germany

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Consider buying a set f the excellent repros now availale. You will spend more time/$ futzing with the originals than the new ones cost.
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post Jun 4 2022, 11:10 AM
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It isn't hard to do. I'm a CSOB, a pathological DIY guy, and hate throwing away original parts if they still have life left in them. Here's how I refurbished mine and you'd have to look really hard to know they had been touched.

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post Jun 4 2022, 04:30 PM
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You should try to do the DIY repair, if not we have the correct ones with mirrors and the drivers side pocket going on sale soon, so you have nothing to loose.
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post Jun 23 2022, 10:38 AM
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I’m going to try the refill this weekend. I got some free flow casting foam. Anyone have the thickness measurement of a good original?
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post Jun 23 2022, 10:11 PM
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post Jun 24 2022, 04:53 AM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jun 4 2022, 11:10 AM) *

It isn't hard to do. I'm a CSOB, a pathological DIY guy, and hate throwing away original parts if they still have life left in them. Here's how I refurbished mine and you'd have to look really hard to know they had been touched.

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Exactly, I am also a CSOB and almost never give in to any type of (potential) repair. Thanks for the connection to your approach to this restoration. BTW: anything to update with your project?
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:43 PM
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So it’s 15mm and yes you can refill them. I used Foam-IT 5. It’s a flowing casting foam.
I blew out all the old foam
I cut plywood out leaving access to the holes the mounts go in.
I cut some 15mm spacers
For the passenger with the mirror I cut a piece of cardboard the size of the mirror and a second the size of the mirror surround. Then taped them on.This provides a spacer so they stay recessed.
I sandwiched the visor between the plywood with the spacers using clamps to hold it together.
Now things get real. Had help from my wife. Gotta be quick.
Mixed up 6 ounces of the foam. 15 second stir.
Poured into a disposable pastry bag with a 230 fill tip.
Squirted 3 ounces in each mounting hole and stuck a mount rod in to keep the hole closed and clear. Needed to twist with a wrench to remove after the foam set.
Only have a minute to get the foam in there and spread it around by rotating the thing around.
Careful about covering anything with tape it will cause lines in your visor. Try and clean any spill over quickly.
It came out like a vinyl covered board.
This foam is designed for stuff like this so I’m optimistic it will hold up.
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:43 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:44 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:49 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:50 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:51 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 03:52 PM
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Foam. There are some YouTube videos on this stuff you want to check out before trying this


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post Jun 25 2022, 03:53 PM
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post Jun 25 2022, 04:01 PM
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Given the number of projects going, I sent an order to 914 Rubber, they have a set on the way.
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post Jun 25 2022, 04:11 PM
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So it’s 15mm and yes you can refill them. I used Foam-IT 5. It’s a flowing casting foam.


Cool! I'd never heard of foam like that before. Thanks for posting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 25 2022, 08:08 PM
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Great work, now how much to do mine? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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