65 Dart Revisited II
Yes, you look like a Swede. Not sure about old!
Where did you get the vinylroof?
Hello Ulf. I bought the vinyl as stock, off the roll, yard goods. The number on it is as follows: Landau T-48, Levant Black 04. This was purchased from DLT Upholstery which is located in Warrenville, Illinois, USA, zip code is 60555. and the phone is as follows: 1-800-458-3500, or 708-499-2040. The material comes in a 49 inch width, and, for the 65/66 Dart Landau roof, it takes two yards of material. You might know that the 49 inch material is actually an inch longer, and they do send a bit more than two yards. The Levant, I understand, is the stock OEM grain for the 65, but for others reading this information, correct me if I am incorrect. I did research this, and this material from DLT, as I defined, is what I discovered as the correct grain for OEM, and DLT stated the same as OEM for the 65 Dart. The cost, including shipping, was $34.52 without sales tax; however, that has changed in online purchases as most vendors now charge sales tax. I found the spray contact much easier to work with as opposed to the roll on or brush on type as in what I used to use when building counter tops when I had my construction business. The spray-on seems to lay a bit more flat as opposed to the brush/roll on. I would be concerned with brush marks telegraphing through to the surface on the vinyl material. What I used to be certain of adhesion was to rub it down, after applied, with a damp cloth. Using a roller might cause uneven pressure on the vinyl which could possibly crush the grain or the light batting which the vinyl material has factory applied to the back of the vinyl. I may be over cautious, but an ounce of prevention.....you know what I mean. Keep in mind, that the gun will be tough to clean once it is used to spray the contact cement. It takes about a quart and one-half of spray-on contact to accomplish two coats of spray on both surfaces (Buy Two Quarts). It is best to use a cross-hatch spray pattern on the second coat to insure coverage.....no blank spots. I should have started a How-To on our forum on the vinyl top installation; although there are a number of videos on YouTube which define the procedure. Masking is important as any over-spray would be difficult to remove from a fresh paint job....I am sure. Hope this information helps you and others. Best. JJ (sgrip65)
