My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 40/87)
Sofa King FEB 01, 04:26 PM
I might have just found something but I'm not sure. It called Textured Contact Paper. The stuff I found is Black Faux Leather Contact Paper. Here's the link:

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1850752

I also found this:
http://www.designyourwall.c...00x1923-pr-2111.html

Calling All Cars! Has anybody worked with this stuff? I'll be doing more research... I'm not going to get my hopes up.

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grkboy707 FEB 01, 04:31 PM
I still dont see why you dont just use vinyl. It would look nice, be easy to install/ fix, and its cheap.
Sofa King FEB 01, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by grkboy707:

I still dont see why you dont just use vinyl. It would look nice, be easy to install/ fix, and its cheap.



Hey G,

I think the vinyl would be too thick and there are lots of compound curves - but you're right. Maybe I should drop by one of the local shops and see what they can do for me - at the very least! Looks like I have a field trip tomorrow.

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grkboy707 FEB 01, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Sofa King:


Hey G,

I think the vinyl would be too thick and there are lots of compound curves - but you're right. Maybe I should drop by one of the local shops and see what they can do for me - at the very least! Looks like I have a field trip tomorrow.




Oh, I see what you mean. I didn't think about that. Well, no matter what, its gorgeous!
katatak FEB 01, 09:24 PM
Hey Greg,

Looks great! 2 words for your fastner dilema! Well Nuts! If you are going to put a layer of foam on the bottom, you can "countersink" the head of the well nut into the foam and it will sit nice and level - Home Depot or Lowes has then in various sizes. Could also use fender "C" nuts. Bolts/screws come from the bottom side of the console??????? Get back to work!

Pat
Sofa King FEB 02, 07:42 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Hey Greg,

Looks great! 2 words for your fastner dilema! Well Nuts! If you are going to put a layer of foam on the bottom, you can "countersink" the head of the well nut into the foam and it will sit nice and level - Home Depot or Lowes has then in various sizes. Could also use fender "C" nuts. Bolts/screws come from the bottom side of the console??????? Get back to work!

Pat



Good call. I'll check that out today.
Sofa King FEB 02, 07:49 AM
Check it out... I've started a new project! I know I know... I was supposed to bolt the armrest to the console. I need to get black foam before I do anything. I really want to protect the console from scratches.

Visual Plans


I spent a little time sanding the carpet remnants off


And then used wood glue in certain areas (I could have glassed but that's too much effort)


I'm also going to give this texture paint one more shot to see if it works


Not a huge major update but I have started on the door panels - yeaaa. I'm debating whether to just lay a thin layer of fiberglass over the entire outer structure. This will give it rigidity and set up for more glassing? I dunno... still thinking about it. If anybody has any suggestions on door panel fabrication - please let me know.

Here's the sad part... I really "do" have to clean the garage. LOL

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grkboy707 FEB 02, 05:22 PM
Yay! Part II of the interior build!
Icelander FEB 02, 10:27 PM
I don't think you're going to find any type of spray that will match the existing plastic texture. Another option might be to spread silicone caulk over a coated example piece and use it as a mold. Put a thick layer of resin on the piece and slap the mold on top. See what comes of it.

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Sofa King FEB 03, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by Icelander:

I don't think you're going to find any type of spray that will match the existing plastic texture. Another option might be to spread silicone caulk over a coated example piece and use it as a mold. Put a thick layer of resin on the piece and slap the mold on top. See what comes of it.




Hey Ice,

I was very unhappy with the last texture paint. I wasn't expecting much because it was originally designed for engines not for interior parts. I've decided to just leave the console flat black for right now until I have enough money to get the Lunitec Paint. When the time comes I'll remove all the interior parts and give them light sand and then spray them as well. It seems to be the only solution right now - but things might change.