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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:34 pm    Post subject: Logo mounted Reply with quote
I couldn't wait so I mounted the logo!


I've another one to put on the hatch
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Applause Thumbs Up Thumbs Up And the red vinyl ? looks great too. You did a great job stretching it.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really Cute Name! Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Logo mounted Reply with quote
Creamcracker wrote:
I couldn't wait so I mounted the logo!


I've another one to put on the hatch
Philip


Philip Nice Logo.. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up I see you got your vinyl on as well. Lookn real good. Applause Applause Applause

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice job on the vinyl!! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

OK, I have to ask. Where did you get your vinyl and how did you install it??
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Nice job on the vinyl!! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

OK, I have to ask. Where did you get your vinyl and how did you install it??

Marine Vinyl from Joann Fabrics -- got it on sale for around $30 for 16ft. First I laid down a roll of automotive headlining -- it's about 3/16 inch and I glued that down. I didn't glue the vinyl -- I just stapled it taut in place. I have edge molding that will cover up the staples. I did lay a bead of waterproof caulk under the vinyl near the edge, and I'll put another bead of caulk on before I put the molding on.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like the way you did that vinyl. What do you have under it? 1/8" plywood? And do you have a picture of the edge molding you plan on using?

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joann Fabrics? That's my wife's favorite store, she can't stay out of the place. They do send her nice 40% off coupons though. Darn, I guess I will have to go with her next time. What kind of headliner did you use for the base? Was it foam or something else. It looks really, really nice. You did a great job. I was going to paint my roof and now I'm thinking vinyl (thanks to you). And like Mike asked, is your roof 1/8" ply (1 or 2 sheets)?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
how will that hold up? the seats in our boat crack and fade, is there something that can be used to treat that with to prevent it happening?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks great! Your trailer is coming along real nice. Applause Applause Applause
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
mikeschn wrote:
I like the way you did that vinyl. What do you have under it? 1/8" plywood? And do you have a picture of the edge molding you plan on using?

Mike...


Yes I have the 1/8" plywood beneath -- I've heard Gage say it's plenty strong enough -- and it is.

This picture shows the edge molding I'm going to use. I just cut off a foot or so to test fit. It'll have a red insert the same color as the roof.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
planovet wrote:
Joann Fabrics? That's my wife's favorite store, she can't stay out of the place. They do send her nice 40% off coupons though. Darn, I guess I will have to go with her next time. What kind of headliner did you use for the base? Was it foam or something else. It looks really, really nice. You did a great job. I was going to paint my roof and now I'm thinking vinyl (thanks to you). And like Mike asked, is your roof 1/8" ply (1 or 2 sheets)?


Here's a pic of the headliner I used -- also from Joann with a 40% off coupon. It's burgundy on one side and as you can see foam on the other. It's a little more than 1/8 but less than 1/4 in thickness. I glued this down first and floated the vinyl. I just hope that it doesn't ripple much in the sun. I think I have it taut enough to prevent that.

Also a pic of the rear end with the vinyl fitted and the rear lamps "resting" in place.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's sweet. That's the exact same molding I have sitting in the garage.

Thanks for the photo!

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the pics and info, VERY helpful. I'm seriously considering doing my teardrop that way, only with white vinyl (the sides will be red). Very professional looking job. Applause

When I told my wife that you got your vinyl from Joann's she said "No way!" I don't think she ever went by the vinyl area, she has a fetish for fabric. You got to love those 40% off coupons. The wife said you must have help, guys aren't supposed to shop at Joann's and know about the coupons (I only know because of her). Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
looped wrote:
how will that hold up? the seats in our boat crack and fade, is there something that can be used to treat that with to prevent it happening?


It was more than 25 years before I had to replace my vinyl seats on my MGB -- and that stuff from the 70's wasn't have as good as the new stuff. I figure if it'll last me 10 years I'll be ready for a color change by then Laughing
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