jamie31888 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi All,Just received a wheel arch vinyl set from Park Lane Classics.I haven't got a clue on how to go about stretching the vinyl over the wheel arches, especially without getting any wrinkles :oI have purchased some evostik impact contact adhesive spray from Halfrauds.Can anyone please offer some advise or share their experiences with this?Thanks Guys :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 When I did this ...........it was easyCoat both surfaces with impactMake contact with one edge to fixHold the rest in mid air and gently stretch the vinylAt the same time lowering the vinyl further onto the archAs it makes contact gently pull and lowerAs the contact is made and the pulling, stretches, as it settles, the stretch begins to retract and hence no wrinklesThis is all best done with a heated interior/materialIts best if you have four hands..............seriously...get a second set just to hold and stretch gently whilst you affix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks velocita I will give it a go the weekend and let you know how I get on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Finally got round to applying the vinyl , it went pretty well and im happy with the results.Does anyone have some pictures of how the trim panels around the wheel arch are fixed?Cant find anything on google image search.Jamie :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_w83 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Looks good that.The rear cards are held on by screws and the soft top fixings/seatbelt clip, sorry cannot remember the exact locations.Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Could only find this one - you need to start with the vinyl around the B-post (remember to wrap it around the corner, so the door seal will cover it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks for the advice/ pictures , so am I right in saying you have to drill through the boards to attach the hood frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 4457 wrote:Thanks for the advice/ pictures , so am I right in saying you have to drill through the boards to attach the hood frame? There should be pre-cut holes on the back of the board which are covered by the vinyl. Car looks great!Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ImagePopUp.aspx?i=GRID0059633 small holes each side - see left side of Rimmer-picture. Use cup-washers for good finish.As I took the picture above, I had not fasten mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks all, what is the purpose of the clip on rimmers picture "608817"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Didn't find them on mine more or less original mk 3. Might be for the mk4/1500? (same picture on rimmers side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 4457 wrote:Finally got round to applying the vinyl , it went pretty well and im happy with the results.Does anyone have some pictures of how the trim panels around the wheel arch are fixed?Cant find anything on google image search.Jamie :)nicer then mine ! i need to redo mine in the future :B Good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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