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I need to make the back panel for the interior. This kit that was given to me, only covers the area around the original gas tank. I don't have it in the cab any more.
I have been looking at the local box store. I found some plastic that it flexible enough to make the curves, but will vinyl stick to it, using contact cement?
The panel will be easy to make, I just don't know what it should be made of.
This plastic panel is the white stuff that is used to waterproof a wall, like for bathrooms. there is one type that is pretty stiff, and another that is really flexible.
I am thinking vinyl to cover it or possibly that universal auto carpet stuff. The panel goes up to the back window, and I might even make the same for the panels that go on both sides of the window.
Any pointers? Don't do this? Definitely do that?
Thank You
Jeff I used a product called sintex which I heated with a heat gun and bent to go from B piller to B piller Did not consider trying to do it in one piece. In my case I glued 1/8 foam and then faric to the panels.
Jeff, what you got is called FRP. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. I believe that you can use any non-solvent based adhesive to apply the vinyl. Water based contact cement would work. Wilsonart makes a good one and there are many others. A plastic laminate supply (Formica, Wilsonart, etc.) is a good place to get high quality water based contact cement.
Jeff, what you got is called FRP. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. I believe that you can use any non-solvent based adhesive to apply the vinyl. Water based contact cement would work. Wilsonart makes a good one and there are many others. A plastic laminate supply (Formica, Wilsonart, etc.) is a good place to get high quality water based contact cement.
https://www.menards.com/main/paint/p...6280971&ipos=5
This is the stuff I was referring to. The FRP was really stiff compared to this product. It says it has no fiberglass.
edit: I just looked at the SDS sheet. It is HDPE plastic.
Jeff I used a product called sintex which I heated with a heat gun and bent to go from B piller to B piller Did not consider trying to do it in one piece. In my case I glued 1/8 foam and then faric to the panels.
That look pretty sturdy! I would like to see the finished product! What did you cover it with?
https://www.menards.com/main/paint/p...6280971&ipos=5
This is the stuff I was referring to. The FRP was really stiff compared to this product. It says it has no fiberglass.
edit: I just looked at the SDS sheet. It is HDPE plastic.
Cool, never seen this stuff down here. Almost all the restaurants that I used to do had FRP panels in the restrooms per city code. I would guess that you might still need to use water based as opposed to solvent based glue to cover with vinyl. Does it bend well?
Cool, never seen this stuff down here. Almost all the restaurants that I used to do had FRP panels in the restrooms per city code. I would guess that you might still need to use water based as opposed to solvent based glue to cover with vinyl. Does it bend well?
Yes it bends almost too well. I almost wish it was a tad thicker, but this was my first impression. Still looking at other options, but it is cheap and it is close by. Note taken on the water based.
Thank You!
Jeff, that white plastic is too flexible to cover with fabric. I used it in my COE and wasn't real impressed. It is cheap though.
In my F-1 I used .050 aluminum sheet for the corners, Bends easy and keeps it's shape. Covered it with vinyl using spray glue to attach.
Jeff, that white plastic is too flexible to cover with fabric. I used it in my COE and wasn't real impressed. It is cheap though.
In my F-1 I used .050 aluminum sheet for the corners, Bends easy and keeps it's shape. Covered it with vinyl using spray glue to attach.
That's what I was wondering...thanks for the heads up Scott. I think I read, before, you used aluminum (no surprise there! tinman) I will look into that. You said corners? But did you use it all the way across the back?
That's what I was wondering...thanks for the heads up Scott. I think I read, before, you used aluminum (no surprise there! tinman) I will look into that. You said corners? But did you use it all the way across the back?
No, my F-1 still has the fuel tank behind the seat. You could make it in 3 pieces.....one large piece might be difficult to make.
Whatever you use, make patterns first! It will save you from making costly mistakes.
I covered it with upholstery fabric, using spray on adhesive from Home Depot.
Where can you buy Sintex? Is that a common item?
Originally Posted by tinman52
No, my F-1 still has the fuel tank behind the seat. You could make it in 3 pieces.....one large piece might be difficult to make.
Whatever you use, make patterns first! It will save you from making costly mistakes.
I have the cardboard kit that was given to me. It will be good for making a pattern. It was used and isn't in great shape. And honestly, it's not a great quality product. I hope this kit that I have, isn't the typical kit that people pay big money for....I would not be happy with cost vs quality.
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I will look into that. You said corners? But did you use it all the way across the back?
