• 3M Vinyl Adhesive Spray (Can #80)
• Scissors
• Safety Pins
• Flathead screwdriver or butter knife (Whatever your preference)
• Large cardboard piece for your workspace
1. First take your a-pillar and place the fabric up to it, slowly
aligning all the pieces together to your preference. For example, I made sure
that the piping was centered along the pillar all the way down. You can do this
one of two ways:
1) Start at the top of the pillar, or the end that faces towards the rear of
the car, above where your headrest when sitting in the car.
2) Start at the middle of the pillar where there is a slight curvature in the
piece as you will have to maneuver the fabric for it to fit properly.
Having done it both ways, I will recommend the 2nd way as it is MUCH easier
to start at the most difficult part of the pillar.
2. You will now see the excess fabric that needs to be cut to be able
to apply the pillar properly and with the best fitment for the best overall
look!
3. Once you have aligned the pillar and fabric to your preferred
placement, use safety pins as shown above to hold it in place. Repeat as you
move down/up the pillar, facing it towards you every few segments, ensuring the
fitment is where you want it.
4. Use the pins to secure as shown here:
5. Once you have discovered how you want to fit the fabric to the
pillar, use the scissors to make cuts along the fabric to apply around the
separators and connectors, moving slowly along the pillar, taking your time!
Measure twice and cut once!
6. Once you have utilized the safety pins to help secure the placement
of the fabric on the pillar. It is now time to work your way with the adhesive
spray.
I recommend doing this indoors, in a well ventilated space, where the
temperature is 65 degrees or above. I worked inside, but in colder temperatures,
making it more difficult to work with the spray. Make sure when you store the
can it is stored at room temperature.
You will want to have the safety pins held together until you are ready to
use the spray. Only use the adhesive in spurts, about 6 inch segments, apply,
allow to dry, and continue on the pillar.
This is the example of how I applied the Fabric to the Pillar half way down
where the angle is made from the top corner of the window
I recommend going slow at this point, carefully making cuts and adjustments
to the fabric to ensure proper fitment.
7. Once you have done this, you now need to make cuts around the "separators"
in the pillar to help mend and apply the fabric smoothly to avoid bumps in it
when finished.
8. As you work down the pillar, you will need to make sure you are
making cuts in the fabric, around the connectors which hold the pillar in place
once installed, as to avoid a difficult install.
9. Here is an example of how I cut around the "separators" to ensure
flush fitment
10. Once you have cut around the "separators" and connectors on the
pillar, you will begin to tuck in and apply the adhesive to the remained of the
pillar.
11. This is the before and after you will and should have after
completing!!! Reinstall the pillar into the car and proceed to the next one.
ENJOY YOUR NEW LEATHER BOOTS!
Useful tip
You have installed a product made out of genuine leather. As you know, to maintain a leather product in good condition, you should take care of it. We suggest occasionally (every 4-6 week for example) applying some leather conditioner/UV protector to keep your leather from drying up in the sun and cracking.
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