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kuecker2
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 Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:52 am Post subject: Yellowing glue |
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I think I have found an effective way to at least lighten the yellowing glue in our vans. tape off the area around it. It is peroxide and has a bleaching effect. Apply fairly liberally. I used a tooth brush to work it in a bit. Let it set for half an hour or so. Don't let it dry. Don;t put plastic over it. Wear gloves. Wipe off with soapy water. This stuff is cheap at sally beauty.
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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Huh. That looks pretty good I’ll probably try it why not? Might work on the tobacco staining too. Thanks for posting.
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IdahoDoug
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| Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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I had great luck using SEM vinyl dye spray on my headliner. 5 years ago I masked and sprayed the headliner and it looks brand new. I also picked a much lighter shade than the grey and made it offwhite for a serious increase in the roominess "feel". At night it also takes less lumens to brightly light the interior up.
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Russpauly
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Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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| IdahoDoug wrote: |
I had great luck using SEM vinyl dye spray on my headliner. 5 years ago I masked and sprayed the headliner and it looks brand new. I also picked a much lighter shade than the grey and made it offwhite for a serious increase in the roominess "feel". At night it also takes less lumens to brightly light the interior up.
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Hey Doug, looking to do the SEM vinyl dye spray and trying to choose a color. What was the color you ended up using?
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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Hey Doug, looking to do the SEM vinyl dye spray and trying to choose a color. What was the color you ended up using? |
i used SEM Super White 15103 - its a bit brighter then the OEM two color, but with all the curtains in place, it brightens it up inside.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PL24O4
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Russpauly
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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I really like the super white but my only fear is that it is too white with the grey interior or if we ended up going with an all black.
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IdahoDoug
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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I posted the color in my "how to" thread. If you can't find it in the next couple hours, I'll go out to the garage as I think there's a remnant there. And the color would be one I'd unhesitatingly use again. I put some time and thought and samples into my thinking and feel I nailed it.
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Russpauly
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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| IdahoDoug wrote: |
| I posted the color in my "how to" thread. If you can't find it in the next couple hours, I'll go out to the garage as I think there's a remnant there. And the color would be one I'd unhesitatingly use again. I put some time and thought and samples into my thinking and feel I nailed it. |
I will look now and report back!
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IdahoDoug
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Yellowing glue |
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15103 Super White. There were several "brighter" whites than this one.
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