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Old April 9th, 2014, 06:56 AM
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Convt Header Vinyl Installation

Anyone have experience with installing the convertible header vinyl? I bought the piece from Legendary Interiors a while back and I am now just getting around to installing it.
What is best to use for gluing it down?
How far should it overlap the edges?
How do I fold the edges over without big lumps and creases in it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old April 20th, 2014, 03:12 PM
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I also am curious how to do that. Hopefully someone who's done it will speak up. Keep us posted how it goes...
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Old April 20th, 2014, 04:06 PM
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When I installed mine, before cutting, I test fit it with duct tape to hold it in place, then lightly installed all of the pillar trim to see what would show and what wouldn't.

I first tried 3M spray adhesive, but that didn't hold. I then used contact cement. That did the trick.
The saying 'Measure twice (or test fit twice), cut once' holds true for this.
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Originally Posted by Billb442
Anyone have experience with installing the convertible header vinyl? I bought the piece from Legendary Interiors a while back and I am now just getting around to installing it.
What is best to use for gluing it down?
How far should it overlap the edges?
How do I fold the edges over without big lumps and creases in it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bill
Bill, Legendary sold it to you? They would be an excellent source of information for the questions you asked. From everyone who's bought from Legendary, they are renowned for customer service and satisfaction. I don't think they'll 'hold it against you' that you're just getting around to the install. Worth giving them a call - they may even have a 'how to' guide with pics or video. That's where I'd start if it was my car.
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