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Post by surveypunk on Nov 2, 2015 10:11:42 GMT -5
Imagine that...
Some years ago I bought top bows for my but buster off the 2A site. Don't remember the chaps name. Later I bought a 'kini top from Brother Jpet. At that time everything worked wonderful. Subsequently I had the bows blasted and powder coated and now the top won't fit over the bow.
Would powder coating cause the bow parts to not slide together completely? If not would hanging the top on the ceiling joists upstairs in the shop cause the canvas to shrink an appreciable amount? It's not much out of whack, but it's definitely not going over that bow.
Raining blue blazes and this, and new seat covers, is the program for the day.
Thanks,
Jimbo
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2015 19:09:33 GMT -5
If your top is canvas it shrinks when not in use, stretch it on the best you can, the next day it will be better, also your bows may not be going together all the way, my rear one is finicky, sand off some coating where they slip together.
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Post by surveypunk on Nov 4, 2015 20:25:51 GMT -5
Thanks Cap,
What would be the most expeditious means of stretching the material? Should I soak it, or leave it dry?
JB
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 21:17:58 GMT -5
I just pull mine on as far as I can and leave it, the next day its better, I do not think you want to soak it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 21:20:06 GMT -5
I just pull mine on as far as I can and leave it, the next day its better, I do not think you want to soak it.
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 4, 2015 21:27:51 GMT -5
I just pull mine on as far as I can and leave it, the next day its better, I do not think you want to soak it. Do not soak canvas. It will shrink! Just like Laundry! It also will stretch like leather. Like the Captain said, pull and wait. Multiple times if necessary. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 21:31:47 GMT -5
It will shrink! Like the Captain said, pull. Multiple times if necessary.  |
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 4, 2015 22:00:56 GMT -5
It will shrink! Like the Captain said, pull. Multiple times if necessary. Totally out of context!! But Funny As Hell!!  |
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 4, 2015 22:02:13 GMT -5
To add seems the Captain is always pullin something ...
Just Sayin.
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 4, 2015 22:56:58 GMT -5
I just pull mine on as far as I can and leave it, the next day its better, I do not think you want to soak it.   Hey, Sir Gary Started It... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 18:43:26 GMT -5
Keep it up smarty and I'll be pulling my foot from your ass!, aren't you painting a Jeep ?.
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 5, 2015 18:58:51 GMT -5
Keep it up smarty and I'll be pulling my foot from your ass!, aren't you painting a Jeep ?. I will give you a bit of advice . Take it or not. Bring Friends... A LOT of them.........  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 19:39:45 GMT -5
I'll bring my friend William, if he will cross a bridge! |
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 6, 2015 15:27:38 GMT -5
I'll bring my friend William, if he will cross a bridge! William? I don't ever remember you speaking of a friend named William. |
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Post by surveypunk on Nov 8, 2015 7:30:43 GMT -5
Worked on one end of the top member yesterday with some 320 grit paper. Took awhile, but finally got the side member to seat with a little spray silicone and light influence with a wooden mallet. The coating is considerably thicker than I expected. Certainly wasn't the right choice for this application. Work on the other end today.
Live and learn.
JB
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 10:25:37 GMT -5
A 1/4" makes a huge difference.
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 8, 2015 18:34:23 GMT -5
A 1/4" makes a huge difference. .  My tape measures are Chi-Com, so no brass! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 20:16:58 GMT -5
Is that tape measure brass?
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 9, 2015 19:24:13 GMT -5
Is that tape measure brass? They make a Brass Tape Measure.....holy Schizz! |
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 9, 2015 19:24:41 GMT -5
Sir Jimbo.
Did you get your canvas issue fixed?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 19:30:56 GMT -5
Sir Jimbo. Did you get your canvas issue fixed? You pirating tactics most likely have run him off!  How bout we refrain from thread pirating!, unless absolutely necessary (that's a loophole). |
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 9, 2015 19:41:57 GMT -5
Sir Jimbo. Did you get your canvas issue fixed? You pirating tactics most likely have run him off! How bout we refrain from thread pirating!, unless absolutely necessary (that's a loophole). OK.. But I only speak for myself. The two worst drifters are yourself and your cohort the Leaker. Just sayin. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 20:19:17 GMT -5
You are correct, but as we start a drift, you Run with it!.
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Post by Haines Garage on Nov 9, 2015 20:55:58 GMT -5
You are correct, but as we start a drift, you Run with it!. This is true. There are a lot of Serious, keep to the subject Flat Fender Jeep Sites out there. I respect and admire them. There is only one, talk smack in the garage site out there. That my friends is this one. And when it all boils down, The work will get done The garage is for fun If your a Fscripting Purist Your in the wrong one. Schiller you know. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 22:54:54 GMT -5
You are correct, but as we start a drift, you Run with it!. This is true. There are a lot of Serious, keep to the subject Flat Fender Jeep Sites out there. I respect and admire them. There is only one, talk smack in the garage site out there. That my friends is this one. And when it all boils down, The work will get done The garage is for fun If your a Fscripting Purist Your in the wrong one. Schiller you know. Hmmmmm, a poet, and I did not know it!........ |
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