Vinyl repair

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by maverickman5, Jan 3, 2006.

  1. maverickman5

    maverickman5 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2005
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Redford, MI
    Vehicle:
    1st Car 77 4-door Mav, 2nd Mav is a 2dr 73
    In my front Drivers seat I have a Crack in the vinyl about 2 in long. Other than that my interior is in excellent shape. Is there a repair kit that does a nearly unnoticable repair? I have seen the late night TV commercials but I think most of those are gimmicky. Any suggestions?
     
    maverickman5, Jan 3, 2006
    #1
  2. Tom Laskowski

    Tom Laskowski Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    917
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Bay Area,California
    Vehicle:
    (3) 71's,two V-8's and one 200 cid
    No repair! Replace it! I have never seen a good repair.
     
    Tom Laskowski, Jan 3, 2006
    #2
  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,979
    Likes Received:
    188
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    A good upholstry shop can replace just that panel that has the crack. Thats what I would do.
     
    Mavaholic, Jan 3, 2006
    #3
  4. chandler

    chandler Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2002
    Messages:
    562
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    122
    Location:
    Warrenton Mo
    Vehicle:
    Maverick
    Mavaholic is right, they will replace just a panel. To save a couple bucks unbolt the seat back off the seat. It may sound petty but your time is cheaper then paying someone else to just unbolt it!
     
    chandler, Jan 3, 2006
    #4
  5. maverickman5

    maverickman5 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2005
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Redford, MI
    Vehicle:
    1st Car 77 4-door Mav, 2nd Mav is a 2dr 73
    So Does anyone know a Good upholstery shop in the Detroit area?
     
    maverickman5, Jan 5, 2006
    #5
  6. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2004
    Messages:
    6,501
    Likes Received:
    949
    Trophy Points:
    426
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    70 Maverick Grabber, 72 Maverick Grabber Restomod
    I use a product called VLP - comes in a red, white & blue tube and you can get it at any decent hardware store. Look for a post I did on repairing armrests. I talk about it in there.
     
    Acornridgeman, Jan 7, 2006
    #6

Share This Page