Diy no sew upholstery thread

[green34ford]

you do good work there

[Big Tracks]

Thanks for this thread, Retired,

I have an old boat that is in bad need of some TLC and I really don't know which way to jump. I'll be looking for contributions from you and other people who have been there and done that. Some time back I installed a pair of seats out of an old Renault Alliance but that's about all I have done. And I'm playing around with the instrument panel when I can.

As I said, thanks.


Jim

[marks914]

Wow, looks good, I like the addition of the carpet kick area on the door, nice touch

mark

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I will go thru some pics this weekend that could help clear up some questions on panel work, Just some tips with pics.

[Retired]

Thanks for this thread, Retired,

I have an old boat that is in bad need of some TLC and I really don't know which way to jump. I'll be looking for contributions from you and other people who have been there and done that. Some time back I installed a pair of seats out of an old Renault Alliance but that's about all I have done. And I'm playing around with the instrument panel when I can.

As I said, thanks.


Jim

Thanks Jim. I hope this thread stays alive for quite some time. I'm going to be adding more pictures of my crude work <smile> as I get time. I've found the hardest part was rounding up the materials. I'm going to build a console in my 41 and have some neat ideas in my head I'll share as I get to them. Speaking of your old boat. I'm using marine grade Nagahyde in my 41 that I bought off eBay. They say always use marine grade because of it's durability. It is easy to work with though.

Keep on cuttin and gluein.. No needles required... ~robert

[Big Tracks]

Thanks Jim. I hope this thread stays alive for quite some time. I'm going to be adding more pictures of my crude work <smile> as I get time. I've found the hardest part was rounding up the materials. I'm going to build a console in my 41 and have some neat ideas in my head I'll share as I get to them. Speaking of your old boat. I'm using marine grade Nagahyde in my 41 that I bought off eBay. They say always use marine grade because of it's durability. It is easy to work with though.

Keep on cuttin and gluein.. No needles required... ~robert

Much obliged, Robert,

I have already learned something from you! I didn't know there was such a product as marine grade Naugahyde!

It is an open boat and the side panels are Naugahyde. I thought they looked okay but kind of crappy, so I applied three cans of vinyl spray to them.

They still look crappy.

There's an old comment that says something about "putting lipstick on a pig". I think I now get the point.

I'll go shopping when I get permission to spend the money (I'm retired too).


Jim

[Retired]

Much obliged, Robert,

I have already learned something from you! I didn't know there was such a product as marine grade Naugahyde!

It is an open boat and the side panels are Naugahyde. I thought they looked okay but kind of crappy, so I applied three cans of vinyl spray to them.

They still look crappy.

There's an old comment that says something about "putting lipstick on a pig". I think I now get the point.

I'll go shopping when I get permission to spend the money (I'm retired too).


Jim

I did a quick search on eBay and the same vendor is still selling marine grade Naugahyde for around 5.99 a running yard. I bought quite a bit, because I knew I'd probably redo my first attempt. I'm going to redo my doors. I may have to redo my trunk panels. Seems the trunk lid is pinching the vinyl just a tad. It will be easier the second time around. Trial and error.. The trunk looks better than the door because I did the trunk second. You learn to not press the vinyl too hard when glueing it on so as to not leave a dimple or a dip. I've got plenty of time.. I'll keep doing it till I get it just right.

~robert

[Retired]

Here are some photos of the door panels and the finished interior.

I like the carpet inserts as well Lynn. I may have to steal that idea. I'm fixing to redo my doors and hope to get my edges cleaner this time. Those panels look great.. Thanks for sharing. ~robert

[Rickomatic]

Much obliged, Robert,

I have already learned something from you! I didn't know there was such a product as marine grade Naugahyde!

It is an open boat and the side panels are Naugahyde. I thought they looked okay but kind of crappy, so I applied three cans of vinyl spray to them.

They still look crappy.

There's an old comment that says something about "putting lipstick on a pig". I think I now get the point.

I'll go shopping when I get permission to spend the money (I'm retired too).


Jim

I feel bad for all the Naugas running around without their hides.

[rspears]

How do you handle windlace to go around door surrounds, etc?? Any tricks there?

[rspears]

Still wondering about windlace, but did some looking and found this:
http://www.perfectfit.com/15308/1541...h-Covered.html
Do people still put windlace around doors??

[rumrumm]

I had an upholsterer friend sew up windlace for me. He told me to staple it rather than glue it, so I stapled it to the wood that surrounds he door. No problems. Although they may be out there, I have not seen an interior for a closed car that did not use windlace.

[Retired]

How do you handle windlace to go around door surrounds, etc?? Any tricks there?

What I'm going to do is use something like smooth repelling rope. I found some cheap smooth rope and a local discount store. I'm going to take the vinyl strips the length I need at about 5 to six inches wide. I'll spray the back side of the vinyl and lay my rope in the center and fold it over after is gets tacky. I'll have someone help me by stretching it flat as I lay the rope on it. While they hold it taunt, I'll fold the vinyl over the rope. In my mind it should work and look nice. ~robert

[Retired]

Still wondering about windlace, but did some looking and found this:
http://www.perfectfit.com/15308/1541...h-Covered.html
Do people still put windlace around doors??

I'd go with windlace. It gives a much finished look and also helps seal the door for wind noise. The foam bead used is kinda pricy for me, so I looked for an alternate material to duplicate what was there. ~robert

[slantback37]

I have a question.. I have to do the complete interior. I have most of the butyl rubber pad down, and up the firewall. I still have to do inside the doors. My question for now has to do with the backing boards used for door panels. I used 1/8" paneling. Ugly face, but it will be covered.. I made the panel smooth with the edges. Should I cut that back by 1/8"to make room for material going over the edges?? Also.. Should all of the rubber seals be in place before starting the door panels?? Thanks.. Al