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MG TD TF 1500 - Applying vinyl to dash…

Moving along again after a break from the TD. My questions for the experts relate to applying the vinyl to the dash board. Should the wood be sealed to create a smoother surface for the vinyl? If so, with what? What adhesive does one use to apply the vinyl? Thanks….

Bill
Bill Reid TD4618

When doing the the timbers and panels in dads car I applied a urethane coating such as Valspar to all wood surfaces.

For the dashboard in my car once the urethane had cured, I then used a quality upholstery adhesive and sprayed both the fabric and the dash board face with a medium coat. After allowing them to tack up for several minutes I then carefully applied the fabric to the board while pushing air pockets out and weighed the dashboard face down on a table overnight.
W A Chasser

What Bill said.
Christopher Couper

Back in 1977 when I restored my TD I covered the dash in displaced (but new) mgb top material because it was free and available. I know, not original but still looks very good. Just applied it to the plywood with spray adhesive as I recall.


John Quilter (TD8986)

Thanks all….

Bill
Bill Reid TD4618

This thread was discussed between 27/09/2021 and 28/09/2021

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