- Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:22 am
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Hey @Gksportster! Sorry for the late response on this. I had to do some research on this one.
So tap plastics definitely sold you the wrong stuff. Unfortunately I find that the people work at tap plastics are quite lost most times. Last time I went there I walked out angry because the guy wouldn't sell me the plastic I wanted because he didn't feel it was correct for what I was using it for....
So the FPVC that they sold you is very flexible. It stands for Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride. I assuming the the guy thought the F stood for foam...?
I have never heard of this FPVC before but hey I'm still learning new upholstery things everyday too.
So to be clear. PVC sheet will work and PVC foam board will work also. The difference between the two is the PVC foam board has air bubbles in it to make it lighter but it is still rigid. PVC sheet is just completely solid and is heavier.
From what I have read this FPVC stuff is not stiff and more rubbery.
I typically use ABS because thats what I'm accustomed to but many trimmers use PVC as well. If I can find full sheets of PVC for $22 I will be using that more. ABS in my area is around $80 a sheet
Staples, I now use 5/32 staples because in the last few years 1/8 staples have become hard to find.
https://www.albrightssupply.com/Empire- ... Click=3957
When it comes to adding panel attachments any way you can make it happen is good. John Long gave you some great pointers
For attachment methods I there are a few options below to avoid drilling holes.
- 3M panel bond works great for attaching mounting brackets
- 3m automotive attachment tape is a really strong quick way to attach brackets. Make sure its the automotive type there are many home versions that dont work well.
- Magnets. I some times glue rare earth magnets flush into a panel so the panel will stick to any metal surface.
- Sticky backed Velcro works well in some applications.
curved panels: many doors are not perfectly flat. The doors on the 54 belair that was in the video were also not flat. Typicaly if you ad a few more panel clips it will hold the panel to that shape. But if you need you can shape ABS and PVC with a heat gun.
Im really sorry I am not able to respond faster to emails and forum questions. You are right I am super busy and ive been getting way more emails and questions due to Covid and everyone being stuck at hope. I really appreciate your understanding on that one!
I hope this answers most of your questions !!
@John Long Thank you so much for all the help you give to this forum. I really appreciate it a lot because I'm only 1 person and it gets hard trying to drive the business forward and still answer everyone's questions.
So tap plastics definitely sold you the wrong stuff. Unfortunately I find that the people work at tap plastics are quite lost most times. Last time I went there I walked out angry because the guy wouldn't sell me the plastic I wanted because he didn't feel it was correct for what I was using it for....
So the FPVC that they sold you is very flexible. It stands for Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride. I assuming the the guy thought the F stood for foam...?
I have never heard of this FPVC before but hey I'm still learning new upholstery things everyday too.
So to be clear. PVC sheet will work and PVC foam board will work also. The difference between the two is the PVC foam board has air bubbles in it to make it lighter but it is still rigid. PVC sheet is just completely solid and is heavier.
From what I have read this FPVC stuff is not stiff and more rubbery.
I typically use ABS because thats what I'm accustomed to but many trimmers use PVC as well. If I can find full sheets of PVC for $22 I will be using that more. ABS in my area is around $80 a sheet
Staples, I now use 5/32 staples because in the last few years 1/8 staples have become hard to find.
https://www.albrightssupply.com/Empire- ... Click=3957
When it comes to adding panel attachments any way you can make it happen is good. John Long gave you some great pointers
For attachment methods I there are a few options below to avoid drilling holes.
- 3M panel bond works great for attaching mounting brackets
- 3m automotive attachment tape is a really strong quick way to attach brackets. Make sure its the automotive type there are many home versions that dont work well.
- Magnets. I some times glue rare earth magnets flush into a panel so the panel will stick to any metal surface.
- Sticky backed Velcro works well in some applications.
curved panels: many doors are not perfectly flat. The doors on the 54 belair that was in the video were also not flat. Typicaly if you ad a few more panel clips it will hold the panel to that shape. But if you need you can shape ABS and PVC with a heat gun.
Im really sorry I am not able to respond faster to emails and forum questions. You are right I am super busy and ive been getting way more emails and questions due to Covid and everyone being stuck at hope. I really appreciate your understanding on that one!
I hope this answers most of your questions !!
@John Long Thank you so much for all the help you give to this forum. I really appreciate it a lot because I'm only 1 person and it gets hard trying to drive the business forward and still answer everyone's questions.
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