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Re: Vinyl Repair Kit (like in the '70s TV Commercial)



The PC Handyman wrote:

>     I tried one of those repair kits on a seat I got that had a nasty
> V-shaped tear, right on the head rest. I am really impressed with the
> results. Mind you, it's not quite a no-brainer, and it does require a bit of
> technique. Experiment first on something that you aren't trying to save. The
> process involves a clear goo application, then a colored goo application,
> then a careful ironing, through a texturizing layer thingy.  The kit that I
> bought was a cheapie, and only cost about 6 bucks. As such, the "iron" it
> came with was almost like a thumbtack stuck into a pencil. I had to
> constantly stop to heat it back up, and I couldn't control the temp well
> enough...  I am impressed enough with the process though, that I'm gonna get
> me one of them little hobby irons, and with that I bet I'll be able to make
> it come out like it does on TV...
>
> I give it a big thumbs up.
>
> -Noah
> -83 16v Cabbie
> -83 Callaway Turbo Scirocco
> -other less noteworthy dubs
>
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where do you get the kit from ??

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