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

["The PC Handyman" <pchandyman@intrex.net>]

Advance Auto, a cheezy chain automotive store around here. It is made by
Permatex.


-Noah

> 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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