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    1. #1
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      Tips for working with Alcantara

      I got my roll of Alcantara from Gulf Fabrics a few weeks ago and Ive been attempting to recover some the interior myself. Anyone have any tips on working with this material?
      What kind of glue should I use? (preferably something I can buy at Napa or Home Depot)
      Can I heat it to work it into corners?
      Thanks!

      -Chris
      '69 Corvette
      '55 Chevy Hardtop
      AutoWorks Middletown, NJ
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    2. #2
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      nothing you can get from either of those stores. Check your local upholsterer for some adhesive, to purchase some. Or order from a place like this. http://www.yourautotrim.com/glues.html

      built into the Alcantara is a woven webbing. You can heat the fabric and mold it pretty good. I would take a small test piece and use a heat gun to see how far and how hot you can get it before you singe it. I can tell you, it will take a good bit of heat, just keep the heat gun moving.
      Mark Pearce

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    3. #3
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      Great! Thanks!
      -Chris
      '69 Corvette
      '55 Chevy Hardtop
      AutoWorks Middletown, NJ
      @autoworksnj for corvette and shop car pics
      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...e-Build-Thread


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