Diy no sew upholstery thread

[bluestang67]

Now I will have to say great DIY thread . Pictures of it done don't help figure out what went on , Kudoo's to you .

[Hombre259]

Good thread and nice work however those pictures are so big it's hard to make heads or tails from them. I resized them so that I could see them more in context, and I was right it is a good job.

RS

[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

[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

[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?

[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.

[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

[Retired]

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

Al, I'm no expert by any means. I cut my closed cell foam all the way to the edge of the panel board. My panel board was from 1/8" non-wood panels bought as 4'X8' @ home depot. The panels I used where smooth painted on one side and bare on the other. Which either side you use, you want to rough up that surface a bit so your glue holds tight. I cut my panels nearly all the way to the edge of the door. Your probably good using 1/8" from the edge. If your using the push through nylon panel clips, the holes need to be pre-cut and verified for fitment before covering the panel.

I'm not sure I know what your talking about rubber seals. The door panel shouldn't interfere with any door seals/weatherstripping. Your windlace spoken of earlier should touch your door panel when the door in closed. Have your windlace already installed before doing the rear interior panels. They (rear panels) will butt up to the very edge of the windlace to give a nice finished look. ~robert

[rspears]

.... My panel board was from 1/8" non-wood panels bought as 4'X8' @ home depot. The panels I used where smooth painted on one side and bare on the other. ~robert

Robert,
What do you mean "non-wood"? Masonite?

[Retired]

Robert,
What do you mean "non-wood"? Masonite?

Correct. Guess I should have said Masonite. Anyway.. It was cheap and I'm on a budget.

There is some materials out there thats plastic, but pricy. Roddoors sold it molded into designs under thier name (out-of bussiness) There is a vendor or two on eBay (gotta luv it) selling door panel material, but pricy. You gotta remember the original was made from a form of matted thick paper material. The masonite is a tad heavier but easy to cut. ~robert