vinyl repair

hog1340 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 07:26 AM

I have a 1' split on the corner of the armrest in my '97 SLS. It is right were you grab to close the door form the driver side. The rip is right on the outer edge. Does anyone of a good glue that I could use to fix this seam?

1964CoupeDeville · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 02:57 PM

Glue doesn't really work for vinyl. There's not much you can do for vinyl except replacing it.

hog1340 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 06:06 PM

Hey 64 Thanks for the reply.
Attached is the picture of the split it is only an inch or so, and since it appears to be part of the entire door panel I really don't want to replace. I just don't wnat it to get any worse.
Thanks Ed

1964CoupeDeville · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hog1340

Hey 64 Thanks for the reply.
Attached is the picture of the split it is only an inch or so, and since it appears to be part of the entire door panel I really don't want to replace. I just don't wnat it to get any worse.
Thanks Ed

I don't see a picture... Regardless I think you may be forced to repair it. I've heard Vinyl is amazingly difficult to repair.

hog1340 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 10:00 PM

I really hate when I write there is a picture then forget to attach. Let's try again.

1964CoupeDeville · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hog1340

I really hate when I write there is a picture then forget to attach. Let's try again.

Ooooh, well that looks reasonable. I bet you could do that if you really wanted. Just find out how to repair vinyl and be VERY CAREFUL.

hog1340 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 07:58 PM

Yeah I agree.
I ordered some vinyl glue and will try to lay it in then tape it while it dries. I'll post how I make out.

Thanks Ed

1964CoupeDeville · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hog1340

Yeah I agree.
I ordered some vinyl glue and will try to lay it in then tape it while it dries. I'll post how I make out.

Thanks Ed

I wish you luck. I hope it turns out better than how I'm doing. I saw a drivable 1959 Cadillac for only 5 grand! It's depressing...

hog1340 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-09, 07:16 AM

Well I received my glue,Sevylor Seam Seal Vinyl Repair. Followed the directions about cleaning and applying the glue. It seems to be holding, we will see how well it holds up.