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ERA 626 07-28-2020 08:16 PM
upholstery shop?
 
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can some one suggest a shop that can make some spats for me? I have made the templates the local shop here is not very good...

rodneym 07-28-2020 10:18 PM
Just buy some from ERA.

BigGuy 07-29-2020 08:41 AM
If it’s a CSX ....

call Shelby American in Las Vegas (702)942-7325
They probably can fix you up.

I needed new floor mats and was not happy with any I found, they came
through with the proper fitting mats.

BigGuy 07-29-2020 08:45 AM
I got my spats twenty years ago from a Shelby dealer in Williamsport, PA

MKS427 07-29-2020 09:27 AM
An alternate option, 3M Clear Bra.

ERA 626 07-29-2020 11:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1480525)
Just buy some from ERA.
Its a CSX car, although the body is almost identical Peter P wont make me some custom ones that dont attach from the tannoue cover snap...

ERA 626 07-29-2020 02:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigGuy (Post 1480544)
If it’s a CSX ....

call Shelby American in Las Vegas (702)942-7325
They probably can fix you up.

I needed new floor mats and was not happy with any I found, they came
through with the proper fitting mats.
Called and he did not even know what a spat is... I really shoud have some made and sell them... It is nearly impossible to find them...

ERA 626 07-29-2020 02:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigGuy (Post 1480546)
I got my spats twenty years ago from a Shelby dealer in Williamsport, PA
that's helpful thank you.

rodneym 07-30-2020 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA 626 (Post 1480570)
Called and he did not even know what a spat is...
:LOL::LOL::LOL:

I told you, ERA. They fit perfect. I know. ;)


edit:
I bought some from Peter for a glass CSX6 and they fit perfect, snaps and all.

FredG 07-31-2020 05:59 AM
Spat
 
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Off the ERA website.

patrickt 07-31-2020 06:22 AM
I've had the invisible 3m stuff back there for 15 years and it's great. If I look really closely, I can find little dings on the invisible 3m plastic that would have been big rock chips but for the protection it provides. I'd take a pic of it but, it's invisible.;)

Unique427 07-31-2020 12:41 PM
I have been taping off the desired spat area
and spraying 12 coats of PLASTIDIP.

Has worked with better then expected results.
No rock chips on rear hips.
Total moisture and debris barrier.
Lasts about 2 seasons then simply redo.
Peels off in single piece without residue.

After a practice run I can do both sides at once .
Let each coat dry a few minutes then coat again.
Remove tape before last coat is dry.
This produces a nice clean edge line.

I use flat black but you can finish with
a couple coats of their GLOSSIFIER if
more shine is preferred.

If you already have some paint dings in that area
the application will fill in and not show through.
Unlike vinyl you will not have to chase air pockets
due to surface irregularities.

FredG 07-31-2020 05:35 PM
3m
 
Patrick

That has been on for a long time. I have read it is difficult to remove after long periods. I have the same stuff on mine going on 7 years. I know there are newer materials that are self healing. I have entertained removing mine but haven't made the leap.

Fred



Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1480663)
I've had the invisible 3m stuff back there for 15 years and it's great. If I look really closely, I can find little dings on the invisible 3m plastic that would have been big rock chips but for the protection it provides. I'd take a pic of it but, it's invisible.;)

patrickt 07-31-2020 05:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FredG (Post 1480692)
That has been on for a long time. I have read it is difficult to remove after long periods. I have the same stuff on mine going on 7 years.
Naah, a heat gun takes it off tout suite. Lots of vids on YouTube showing how, but I wouldn't take it off unless it was starting to look bad.

FredG 07-31-2020 05:53 PM
Plastidip
 
I used this stuff on the underneath section in the front below the oil cooler. The section that always seemed to scrape on something and get nicked up. It came out great. Covers all the little dings.

Fred


Quote:
Originally Posted by Unique427 (Post 1480679)
I have been taping off the desired spat area
and spraying 12 coats of PLASTIDIP.

Has worked with better then expected results.
No rock chips on rear hips.
Total moisture and debris barrier.
Lasts about 2 seasons then simply redo.
Peels off in single piece without residue.

After a practice run I can do both sides at once .
Let each coat dry a few minutes then coat again.
Remove tape before last coat is dry.
This produces a nice clean edge line.

I use flat black but you can finish with
a couple coats of their GLOSSIFIER if
more shine is preferred.

If you already have some paint dings in that area
the application will fill in and not show through.
Unlike vinyl you will not have to chase air pockets
due to surface irregularities.

rodneym 08-01-2020 10:05 AM
What's up with this project, ERA626?
If you need the main spat material (unwoven backed leatherette), let me know. I have some in my office (I'm in the vinyl biz). Just PM me your address.


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