Covering trim pieces

[fla 9]

Well I'm looking to start covering some of the interior trim in faux suede - glovebox cover, dash binnacle, lower dash etc. I thought I'd start with the glovebox cover as it looks fairly straightforward....and straight away I'm stuck! Ideally looking to avoid stitching pieces where possible as i have no idea how to use a sewing machine.

Any suggestions for the recess in the glovebox lid? The top is ok and I've cut the fabric on a bias to give some stretch. Cleaned the lid with white spirit and surgical spirit.

Thanks

Hasan

[Cressa 44]

Not a clue..... never done it and never will 😊. What makes you want to do this?

[seanl82 23]

Can you not fold it slightly at each corner and glue it down Hasan? Once it's in place and the handle is clamped on it shouldn't move.

[fla 9]

thanks Sean.  I agree, although its more a question of getting a fold in at the top when you bring the material into the profile.  Maybe i should start in the recess and work outwards as opposed to putting it on the flat and working it into the recess?

[fla 9]

3 hours ago, Cressa said:

Not a clue..... never done it and never will 😊. What makes you want to do this?

Perhaps not a bad idea!

 

Saw it on a few higher end cars and thought it looked quite nice

[James. 7]

On my glovebox, VW covered the recess and then trimmed the rest. They use a process called skiving to taper the adjoining edges of the material. Granted mine is leather and may lend itself better to the process (as it’s thicker) , but may be worth a try. 

If it’s thin material then machine stitching is a lot easier than you think. The use of a french seam would also help with the visual appearance of the end product.

[fla 9]

Would you mind posting a picture please James? Sounds like a good way to do it.

[GrahamU 5]

My first attempt at covering was the roof lining which I did with faux alcontara and that stretched enough to follow the contours around the visor recesses.

Give it a go and find out how much stretch you have in the material you have.

I have used a few spray adhesives and most have been rubbish, this is the best I have found so far

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113693893436?

You will mess things up when you do it so make sure you buy enough for your mistakes 😉

 

I also found that the plastic panels have like the A, B and C panels have a covering on them that is easily removed and makes it better to glue to, its a guess, but I assume the glove bos will be the same

[fla 9]

Good shout Graham.  Actually a really good idea as if i mess it up i can always stick the old cover back on

[fla 9]

By the way does anyone have a spare glovebox cover or dash binnacle, in any condition for sale? Basically for me to try on..

 

[James. 7]

They’re buried in the roof of the garage under the 8v interior at the moment. Are you in a rush ? As I may have a spare glove box cover as well, but I’ll have to check.