Vinyl Repair Kits?

[37yrold911]

I have a 1" rip in my sunvisor, and a smaller rip by the vent on my dash. I used to have a small & cheap vinyl repair kit where you'd mix some small jars of goop. spread it over the rip and then heat it with some graining paper to conceal the tears.

What is recommended today?

[xpensivewino]

I just used a company called Fibrenew. They are a franchise where owners have their own territory and do vinyl and fabric repairs. The guy came buy my work and picked up a couple of trashed knee bolsters I bought for $35. In 2 days I got them back looking like almost new. All cracks and tears were repaired, and they were re-dyed the right color and sheen, for around $150. I may not put them in a $500,000 RS, but I challenge anyone to spot the repairs in a nice weekend driver. You can Google them at www.Fibrenew.com, or even mail the parts to a franchise owner if there isn't one local. Just tell him the parts are from a VW bug...If they find out what these cars are worth their rates will probably triple

[37yrold911]

Thanks, I live in a small town and am interested in a DIY product, if anyone knows of one.

[LongRanger]

. . . just used a company called Fibrenew . . . The guy came buy my work and picked up a couple of trashed knee bolsters I bought for $35. In 2 days I got them back looking like almost new. All cracks and tears were repaired, and they were re-dyed the right color and sheen, for around $150. I may not put them in a $500,000 RS, but I challenge anyone to spot the repairs . . .

Sounds like a good solution --- for smaller stuff, anyway . . .

Anybody else ever used/heard of these Guys?




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[LiveFromNY]

I've used Fibrenew extensively on several projects. In my opinion, they are far and away the best in this category of service providers.

That said, it's really all about the skill of the technician. My local franchise is excellent. But an experience I had on the west coast was only good but not great. I'd use my local guy even more if he was available. Seems every time I call it's a 3-month wait...

[csbush]

Other than what has been stated about Fibrenew- I don't know any options other than the kits with goo. They are still available, and I used one to fix a small area. Not a great solution, but better than when I started.