Re[2]: Fuse box, dash restoration questions

[Colin Gebhart <colin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi David,

Sunday, June 8, 2003, 11:25:09 AM, you wrote:

DB> So you're saying that you feel my best bet would be to go to a
DB> good leather shop and make sure I buy good quality stuff. How
DB> often, in your estimation, would I need to recoat the leather with
DB> the protectant to maintain its integrity?

Well, for a normal person, probably every 6 months, but if you are
using it as a work surface every day possibly every 3 months.  In the
end, I would probably do it twice as often as recommended by the
protectant manufacturer for your use.

DB> If I do decide to do this route, do you have any suggestions for a
DB> particular adhesive? I want to do this right so I'm not rushing
DB> into it, but not having a dash is slowing me down on the street.
DB> And with the heat, humidity, and rain we're getting, the less
DB> street time, the better. The more info I can get from you guys in
DB> the preliminary stages, the quicker this'll go in the long run.

I can't say that I have ever done this so I don't have a
recommendation, but if it works out good for you, I may follow. I
would recommend asking a car upholstery place that does leather
steering wheels what they use. I bet they use a nice humidity
resistant adhesive.

Good luck, Colin.

DB> Thanks again,

DB> Dave

DB> <cut>


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