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10-20-2011
I went back to work on the center console tonight. I didn't take any pictures of the process, but there wasn't really much to see.
I used some Glad Press'n Seal to line the hole where the ash tray used to be and poured a bunch of fiberglass resin in there to use as a form. This way I am able to stretch the fabric over the console, and then press the form back in. I also used a heat gun to soften up the fabric to allow it to stretch more. Hopefully a few days in this state will be sufficient to allow the fabric to develop a memory of the shape, and stay pressed down in the tight corners so that it will not try to pull away afterwards.
In a few days, I will remove the form and apply the contact cement to only the hole where the PFC Commander will be, then reinsert the puck for another day. After that has fully cured, I should be able to go back and finish the remainder of the piece and stretch the wrinkles out of the corners.
10-23-2011
Had to redo my gauge cluster as well because I tried to stretch the fabric back into the recessed area under the hood and it started pulling away. This time I made an enclosure for the rear and hooked it up to the shop vac so that I could use a heat gun and make the fabric take on the memory of the shape before gluing it on.
I also finished up my center console piece today. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
Wow nice build with plenty of pics!
Posted by Diggymart on 2/17/20 @ 9:11:59 PM