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The kit I got was as requested for leather and vinyl, I followed the instructions and as I said the leather came out brilliant but on vinyl it was and still is crap!
Perhaps you could tell me if you followed the instructions?
Perhaps you could tell me if you followed the instructions?
swanny71 said:
FC stuff works brilliantly on vinyl if you prep correctly and use their Adhesion Promotor and Cross Linker X products.
ChimpofDarkness said:
Any knowledgeable Ebayers out there?
The vendor of my XJS seats is failing to answer my emails?
I haven't done the PayPal thing yet, so I guess technically there is no transaction?
TBH I was hoping to just supply cash on collection (tomorrow).
Should I pay him to complete the Ebay sale contract, or hang on for a response?
It's been a good 24 hours since I won the auction and not a peep from the vendor.
Perhaps I just need to be more patent?
Thoughts from any experience Ebayers appreciated?
Be patient Dave The vendor of my XJS seats is failing to answer my emails?
I haven't done the PayPal thing yet, so I guess technically there is no transaction?
TBH I was hoping to just supply cash on collection (tomorrow).
Should I pay him to complete the Ebay sale contract, or hang on for a response?
It's been a good 24 hours since I won the auction and not a peep from the vendor.
Perhaps I just need to be more patent?
Thoughts from any experience Ebayers appreciated?
in my experience they usually have a valid reason for the delayed reply it's just we can get a little impatient with our purchases some times 
at least give them another 24hrs IMO following on from what Peter was saying I won a back-up compressor some time back for silly money (poorly worded) only to be told when I contacted her so I could pick it up she had sold it already 
stupid b
h! but what can you do? 
she did get a lousy feedback score after I had finished though being a fairly low seller 
Edited by Simon says on Friday 12th October 23:40
phazed said:
I've had an ebayer win a car that I was selling, failed to collect and when I checked on them, they'd bought another car the same day!
Most describing words for them end in an S
.
Agree, but the flip side Most describing words for them end in an S
.This week I sold my stepper motor to a nice bloke called Andy, he paid me quick smart & I got worried when Royal Mail took a day longer than the 1st class postage should.
Two honest people making an honest transaction.
Seems it either goes this way, or you end up dealing with a complete tosher.
Life
daveparry said:
The kit I got was as requested for leather and vinyl, I followed the instructions and as I said the leather came out brilliant but on vinyl it was and still is crap!
Perhaps you could tell me if you followed the instructions?
I used a normal re-colouring kit and on the advice of FC used their adhesion promotor and cross linker X products. Perhaps you could tell me if you followed the instructions?
swanny71 said:
FC stuff works brilliantly on vinyl if you prep correctly and use their Adhesion Promotor and Cross Linker X products.
I'm doing a proper write up of the interior re-furb and will post seperately soon. But here's a quick cut n paste (not spell checked) from what I've noted down about the process so far.
My vinyl process
1.If possible remove the trim form the car – makes the job much easier
2.Scrub with hot soapy water – twice. Rinse and dry.
3.Thorough wipedown alcohol solution – twice. It’s all in the prep!
4.Apply 2 coats of adhesion promoter (mixed with 10% cross linker X) one using a sponge to get in all the awkward spots, second with spray gun. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
5.Apply 2 coats of colourant (again mixed with 10% cross linker X) using a sponge. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
6.Apply 2-3 light coats of colourant using the spray gun, ensure a nice even colour. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
7.Leave it 24 hours
8.Apply 3 coats of gloss sealant. Dry with heat gun after each coat
9.Apply 2-3 coats of satin finish. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
Notes
1.Take your time – prep is the key
2.Apply in a well vented area and wear a mask – fumes are strong
3.I bought a mini compressor, the propellant cans are crap
4.The black colourant was too thick to spray – FC advised to mix in up to 10% water as a thinner
5.Strain the colourant through a paint/coffee filter – you do get the odd lumpy bit which WILL block the spray gun nozzle. When it does become blocked use a pin to clear
6.Make sure you remove any bits of fluff/dust between coats - this is the only thing I was lazy about and have the odd inclusion on the first two bits of trim I did.
Bad photo of my centre console bolster after re-colour from doeskin to black
swanny71 said:
I used a normal re-colouring kit and on the advice of FC used their adhesion promotor and cross linker X products.
I'm doing a proper write up of the interior re-furb and will post seperately soon. But here's a quick cut n paste (not spell checked) from what I've noted down about the process so far.
My vinyl process
1.If possible remove the trim form the car – makes the job much easier
2.Scrub with hot soapy water – twice. Rinse and dry.
3.Thorough wipedown alcohol solution – twice. It’s all in the prep!
4.Apply 2 coats of adhesion promoter (mixed with 10% cross linker X) one using a sponge to get in all the awkward spots, second with spray gun. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
5.Apply 2 coats of colourant (again mixed with 10% cross linker X) using a sponge. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
6.Apply 2-3 light coats of colourant using the spray gun, ensure a nice even colour. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
7.Leave it 24 hours
8.Apply 3 coats of gloss sealant. Dry with heat gun after each coat
9.Apply 2-3 coats of satin finish. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
Notes
1.Take your time – prep is the key
2.Apply in a well vented area and wear a mask – fumes are strong
3.I bought a mini compressor, the propellant cans are crap
4.The black colourant was too thick to spray – FC advised to mix in up to 10% water as a thinner
5.Strain the colourant through a paint/coffee filter – you do get the odd lumpy bit which WILL block the spray gun nozzle. When it does become blocked use a pin to clear
6.Make sure you remove any bits of fluff/dust between coats - this is the only thing I was lazy about and have the odd inclusion on the first two bits of trim I did.
Bad photo of my centre console bolster after re-colour from doeskin to black
Excellent Swanny I'm doing a proper write up of the interior re-furb and will post seperately soon. But here's a quick cut n paste (not spell checked) from what I've noted down about the process so far.
My vinyl process
1.If possible remove the trim form the car – makes the job much easier
2.Scrub with hot soapy water – twice. Rinse and dry.
3.Thorough wipedown alcohol solution – twice. It’s all in the prep!
4.Apply 2 coats of adhesion promoter (mixed with 10% cross linker X) one using a sponge to get in all the awkward spots, second with spray gun. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
5.Apply 2 coats of colourant (again mixed with 10% cross linker X) using a sponge. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
6.Apply 2-3 light coats of colourant using the spray gun, ensure a nice even colour. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
7.Leave it 24 hours
8.Apply 3 coats of gloss sealant. Dry with heat gun after each coat
9.Apply 2-3 coats of satin finish. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
Notes
1.Take your time – prep is the key
2.Apply in a well vented area and wear a mask – fumes are strong
3.I bought a mini compressor, the propellant cans are crap
4.The black colourant was too thick to spray – FC advised to mix in up to 10% water as a thinner
5.Strain the colourant through a paint/coffee filter – you do get the odd lumpy bit which WILL block the spray gun nozzle. When it does become blocked use a pin to clear
6.Make sure you remove any bits of fluff/dust between coats - this is the only thing I was lazy about and have the odd inclusion on the first two bits of trim I did.
Bad photo of my centre console bolster after re-colour from doeskin to black
And guess what, Mr Ebay vendor just got in touch and he's not a tosher at all
Seems like a decent bloke & only 45 mins from my house.
How lucky was that!
Collection arranged for mid day tomorrow, easy.
Simon and the new Phazed bloke were right, typical me, I guess I just got all over excited there
ChimpofDarkness said:
swanny71 said:
I used a normal re-colouring kit and on the advice of FC used their adhesion promotor and cross linker X products.
I'm doing a proper write up of the interior re-furb and will post seperately soon. But here's a quick cut n paste (not spell checked) from what I've noted down about the process so far.
My vinyl process
1.If possible remove the trim form the car – makes the job much easier
2.Scrub with hot soapy water – twice. Rinse and dry.
3.Thorough wipedown alcohol solution – twice. It’s all in the prep!
4.Apply 2 coats of adhesion promoter (mixed with 10% cross linker X) one using a sponge to get in all the awkward spots, second with spray gun. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
5.Apply 2 coats of colourant (again mixed with 10% cross linker X) using a sponge. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
6.Apply 2-3 light coats of colourant using the spray gun, ensure a nice even colour. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
7.Leave it 24 hours
8.Apply 3 coats of gloss sealant. Dry with heat gun after each coat
9.Apply 2-3 coats of satin finish. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
Notes
1.Take your time – prep is the key
2.Apply in a well vented area and wear a mask – fumes are strong
3.I bought a mini compressor, the propellant cans are crap
4.The black colourant was too thick to spray – FC advised to mix in up to 10% water as a thinner
5.Strain the colourant through a paint/coffee filter – you do get the odd lumpy bit which WILL block the spray gun nozzle. When it does become blocked use a pin to clear
6.Make sure you remove any bits of fluff/dust between coats - this is the only thing I was lazy about and have the odd inclusion on the first two bits of trim I did.
Bad photo of my centre console bolster after re-colour from doeskin to black
Excellent Swanny I'm doing a proper write up of the interior re-furb and will post seperately soon. But here's a quick cut n paste (not spell checked) from what I've noted down about the process so far.
My vinyl process
1.If possible remove the trim form the car – makes the job much easier
2.Scrub with hot soapy water – twice. Rinse and dry.
3.Thorough wipedown alcohol solution – twice. It’s all in the prep!
4.Apply 2 coats of adhesion promoter (mixed with 10% cross linker X) one using a sponge to get in all the awkward spots, second with spray gun. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
5.Apply 2 coats of colourant (again mixed with 10% cross linker X) using a sponge. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
6.Apply 2-3 light coats of colourant using the spray gun, ensure a nice even colour. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
7.Leave it 24 hours
8.Apply 3 coats of gloss sealant. Dry with heat gun after each coat
9.Apply 2-3 coats of satin finish. Dry with heat gun after each coat.
Notes
1.Take your time – prep is the key
2.Apply in a well vented area and wear a mask – fumes are strong
3.I bought a mini compressor, the propellant cans are crap
4.The black colourant was too thick to spray – FC advised to mix in up to 10% water as a thinner
5.Strain the colourant through a paint/coffee filter – you do get the odd lumpy bit which WILL block the spray gun nozzle. When it does become blocked use a pin to clear
6.Make sure you remove any bits of fluff/dust between coats - this is the only thing I was lazy about and have the odd inclusion on the first two bits of trim I did.
Bad photo of my centre console bolster after re-colour from doeskin to black
And guess what, Mr Ebay vendor just got in touch and he's not a tosher at all
Seems like a decent bloke & only 45 mins from my house.
How lucky was that!
Collection arranged for mid day tomorrow, easy.
Simon and the new Phazed bloke were right, typical me, I guess I just got all over excited there
What type of compressor did you buy and does the spray gun come with the kit .
did you buy and does the kit come with the spray gun ..
ChimpofDarkness said:
Hi chaps,
For the last year or so I've been researching some better seats for my Chimaera, in my opinion the originals just don't hold you in place properly when you're pressing on in the bends
They also give me back ache after about 300 miles when I'm touring France
A few months ago I sat in my mate's mid 80's Porsche 911 and although it hurts me to say it, his sports spec Porker seats are so much better than what TVR were putting in the Griffs & Chims 10 years later.
I've been looking for something that retains the classic looks but offer significantly better lateral support than our flat faced TVR originals.
The problem has been trying to find something that matches this brief yet are narrow enough to fit between the door and central tunnel, I also wanted something good quality that will match my Doeskin interior perfectly.
I'm really not keen on the Caterfield type or Elise seats, to me they just aren't in keeping with the Chimaera's classic grand tourer looks.
So I don't want much then
Then I stumbled across a few interesting posts on PH, like this one over on the "S" forum:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=11&...
And this one from the Wedgies:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=5&a...
So to cut a long story short I've just won this full set of Jaguar XJS Recaro "Sport Pack" seats on Ebay for the princely sum of £100
The rear set will go straight back on Ebay for a £50 "Buy it Now" to hopefully out them quick & mean my Jag seats cost me just £25 each.
I'll refurbish the fronts as a little winter project, they look like they'll come up nicely with a deep clean, prep & a £60.00 Doeskin re-colour kit from the Furniture Clinic.
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Car_Inter...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFXkraC9B7o
What do you think guys, has anyone used the Furniture Clinic products?
Tips on using the FC leather dying kit gratefully accepted, Dave.
Plus you'll be able to grab more cash back if you sell your original seats......money towards turbi me thinks>>>For the last year or so I've been researching some better seats for my Chimaera, in my opinion the originals just don't hold you in place properly when you're pressing on in the bends
They also give me back ache after about 300 miles when I'm touring France
A few months ago I sat in my mate's mid 80's Porsche 911 and although it hurts me to say it, his sports spec Porker seats are so much better than what TVR were putting in the Griffs & Chims 10 years later.
I've been looking for something that retains the classic looks but offer significantly better lateral support than our flat faced TVR originals.
The problem has been trying to find something that matches this brief yet are narrow enough to fit between the door and central tunnel, I also wanted something good quality that will match my Doeskin interior perfectly.
I'm really not keen on the Caterfield type or Elise seats, to me they just aren't in keeping with the Chimaera's classic grand tourer looks.
So I don't want much then
Then I stumbled across a few interesting posts on PH, like this one over on the "S" forum:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=11&...
And this one from the Wedgies:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=5&a...
So to cut a long story short I've just won this full set of Jaguar XJS Recaro "Sport Pack" seats on Ebay for the princely sum of £100
The rear set will go straight back on Ebay for a £50 "Buy it Now" to hopefully out them quick & mean my Jag seats cost me just £25 each.
I'll refurbish the fronts as a little winter project, they look like they'll come up nicely with a deep clean, prep & a £60.00 Doeskin re-colour kit from the Furniture Clinic.
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Car_Inter...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFXkraC9B7o
What do you think guys, has anyone used the Furniture Clinic products?
Tips on using the FC leather dying kit gratefully accepted, Dave.
SILICONEKID340HP said:
Is there any type of filler available for tiny splits and nicks for the vinyl?
What type of compressor did you buy and does the spray gun come with the kit .
did you buy and does the kit come with the spray gun ..
A seperate filler kit is avaliable - I didn't need it on the vinyl but have just got some for the MX-5 seats I'll be doing nextWhat type of compressor did you buy and does the spray gun come with the kit .
did you buy and does the kit come with the spray gun ..
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Repair_Ki...
I bought one of these but used the spray gun that came with the FC re-colouring kit. Got it new but "ex-display" from Machine Mart through a mate in the trade. Cost me £40 and a couple of beers - they do come up on ebay sometimes.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
ChimpofDarkness said:
Excellent Swanny
And guess what, Mr Ebay vendor just got in touch and he's not a tosher at all
Seems like a decent bloke & only 45 mins from my house.
How lucky was that!
Collection arranged for mid day tomorrow, easy.
Simon and the new Phazed bloke were right, typical me, I guess I just got all over excited there
Nice one - but don't forget the process for re-colouring leather is slightly different so follow FC's instructions. All the hard work is in the prep, painting is the fun part.And guess what, Mr Ebay vendor just got in touch and he's not a tosher at all
Seems like a decent bloke & only 45 mins from my house.
How lucky was that!
Collection arranged for mid day tomorrow, easy.
Simon and the new Phazed bloke were right, typical me, I guess I just got all over excited there
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