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head liner
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:49 pm
by backlash
can i glue vinyl straight to the foam head liner after sanding and cleaning it? any info will be appreciated thanks
Re: head liner
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:39 am
by John
You can but it probably wont look very smooth if your using vinyl. I would first glue down a layer of 1/4 inch foam or 1/8 inch closed cell foam. Depending on the finish your looking for. Closed cell is firmer and personally that's what I would use.
If you use closed cell make sure you lightly sand the skin off with 120 grit paper before you glue it on.
Re: head liner
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 6:00 am
by Revv Up
I just went through this and had to tear my work off and get a layer of 1/4 foam on, I wasted a lot of time and material learning that lesson.
Re: head liner
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 1:00 pm
by BigRig
I have actually become a little worried about spraying my adhesive onto form then laying the vinyl down. I see how quickly you can get a little wave and it looksl ike John sain not very smooth.
Re: head liner
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 8:35 pm
by John
Revv Up wrote:I just went through this and had to tear my work off and get a layer of 1/4 foam on, I wasted a lot of time and material learning that lesson.
Yup unfortunately sometimes mistakes like that is how we get better at the trade. Ive had to re-do lots of things along the way.