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miniman

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29,818 posts

290 months

Saturday 15th February 2003
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OK, after a bit of the old patented PH advice on a couple of topics.

Tyres
I took one of my original steel wheels for the TransAm to have the tyre refitted as it was leaking air out around the rim. They ended up putting an inner-tube in because the rim is, shall we say, a little less than perfect. Question: is there any difference in performance between inner-tubed tyres and standard tubeless radials?

O/T - the tyre dude "warned" me that the tyre is "only" rated for 129mph...

Interior Vinyl
The interior of the TA is nasty pale blue vinyl. I have a number of options: (1) rip out the interior any get a new one ($$$$$$$ cerching!) (2) cover it with new vinyl (wrinkly as my Gran) or (3) paint it.

So, anyone know where to get paint suitable for use on vinyl / plastics???

Thanks y'all! (Ooooh sh!t, turning into a yankee... )

simonelite501

1,440 posts

296 months

Saturday 15th February 2003
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Frost do a spray on re-colourer,have a look at www.frost.co.uk then search for Interior Coat.
As for the tyres, my Mustang had tubes as the 275's on the back were too expensive to replace after punctures, I had no problems. Oh and BTW, that was extremely scary at anything like 129mph!

miniman

Original Poster:

29,818 posts

290 months

Monday 17th February 2003
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Thanks Simon, I've ordered some today so we shall see how it turns out!

Cheers...

alfa dave

967 posts

312 months

Tuesday 18th February 2003
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Another alternative is Vinylkote - a bit pricey but very effective. I've used it succesfully on interior trim to go from tan to black. It bonds itself to the vinyl so it won't peel off.

>> Edited by alfa dave on Tuesday 18th February 11:29