[TR] TR3 dash recovering question

[davewillner]

I believe my dash (TS65107) may have been dipped in a liquid vinyl, just 
heard that...I mean the fit is perfect after 50 years, just a few scratches 
(and a few extra holes...), I'll try your method...baby steps...and scuff up 
the existing vinyl real good, hoping it will take with contact cement...Did 
you heat up the vinyl at all to allow it to stretch and maybe mold a little 
easier in the center of the panel? I'm changing my interior from a Moss tan 
to an original stone...and the dash is the first step

Appreciate it

Dave Willner, PA
59 TR3A
70 MGB
70 BSA 441 Victor Special
2009 Mustang GT Supercharged

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "TeriAnn J. Wakeman" <tjwakeman at gmail.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 dash recovering question


> On 9/11/10 4:29 AM, davewillner wrote:
>> Looking for any direction, tips, or "been there done that" on recovering 
>> the
>> dash vinyl. It seems to be almost impossible to remove the original vinyl 
>> at
>> this point, haven't tried heat yet. I did tried peeling a spot with a 
>> razor
>> and its extremely difficult, almost impossible. I'm also concerned about
>> laying it on smoothly without any creases or bubbles, specifically around 
>> the
>> center panel cut out...thanks for the help.
>>
>
> My old vinyl was fairly easy to remove but when I looked at the complex 
> curves I decided not to apply adhesive over everything and race the glue 
> to to tight bubble free finish.  Instead I did the panel a little at a 
> time, letting the adhesive completely set up before doing the next bit. 
> Its been a while so I dont remember how long it took but I think it was 
> most of a week of letting adhesive set up over night before proceeding on 
> to the next part.
>
> The project came out  really well and I think it would have been a 
> disaster if I tried to do it all at once.
>
> Teriann
>
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