Interior vinyl repairs

[schuetz1619]

 

I have three sorts of vinyl repairs to do. A couple could be do-it yourself jobs but I have no idea what materials to use. The third requires the recreation of missing vinyl and I don't know what sort of craftsperson to turn to.

 

The first of these (picture 1) is a pair of small corner-seam splits of the sides of my console. I could just fill them with black silicone but I suspect there's a better way to do this. 

 

Number 2 (picture 2) is a tear in a door panel from a door slam onto the seat belt metal. It looks as if this could just be glued down. If so, what adhesive/technique to use?

 

The third is most complicated. A chunk of the vinyl is ripped or worn away from the rear upper corner of the driver's door panel, exposing the metal beneath. Are there craftspeople who can fix this? What craft? Recommendations?

 

Or I could replace the panel (Driver side) if anyone might have a good one for sale (late style, tan).

 

All help appreciated.

Edited February 21, 2023 by schuetz1619
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[Son of Marty]

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[Mike Self]

The repair on the console is gonna be tough, as the vinyl there is under quite a bit of tension, so you may be better off to take a big Sharpie pen, dye the filler black with it, and then glue the vinyl down as best you can with a clear glue.

 

The first door card repair is the easiest--a little dab of glue on the back side of the tear, then hold the piece in place with masking tape 'till the glue dries.  Put a piece of masking tape over the repair to stretch the tear all the way to its end; if done properly it will be almost invisible.

 

The second door card repair (at the top): you're not gonna make it perfect, but you can scavenge a little piece of matching material off the back side of the door card, especially where its stapled in the corners.  Cut the patch to fit with very small scissors, and glue in place.  Won't be invisible, but will look better than it does now.

 

I've had very good luck with tube glue called E6000.  Consistency of toothpaste, can be spread with a toothpick or your fingers, is not a contact cement (bonds instantly when applied to both surfaces), and dries clear.  

 

mike

[schuetz1619]

Thanks, Mike.

[AceAndrew]

1 hour ago, Mike Self said:

 

 

I've had very good luck with tube glue called E6000.  

 

 

I use this stuff on my microelectronics repairs.  It's very intense adhesive.  Don't expect to remove it easily, but it'll certainly be the best shot you have.

[jimk]

E6000 also remains pliable after seting.  Tough stuff.

[esty]

fyi.... ABOUT E6000

 

[yeewiz]

For the Picture 1 issue, years ago I used the Permatex Vinyl Repair Kit product to repair a split in my console just inches below your split.  It was my first time using the product.  It's not perfect but I've been pretty satisfied with the results.  It's lasted all these years and blends in well with the console.  Detailed instructions in the link below so you can cogitate on how this repair will work.  

 

 

Permatex® Vinyl Leather Repair Kit – Permatex

WWW.PERMATEX.COM

 

Edited February 25, 2023 by yeewiz
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