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27th Jan 2022, 9:16 pm | #1 |
Heptode
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Faux leather vinyl
I am attempting to recover a radio I recently aquired, just as an exercise to see how it goes. The problem is I need a vinyl covering that is a maximum of 0.5mm, I have searched about quite a bit but cannot find anything that thin or possibly thinner. Would anyone know of any sellers who may have what I am looking for. Any help much appreciated.
Ian |
27th Jan 2022, 10:33 pm | #2 |
Triode
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
Have you checked retrospecialist? You will need to ask them as they do not quote thickness on their website. I have used both their linen backed and paper backed rexine and been pleased with the result.
https://www.retrospecialist.co.uk/al...-cabs-33-c.asp Paul |
27th Jan 2022, 11:13 pm | #3 |
Heptode
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
Thanks for the link Paul, will check it out.
Ian |
27th Jan 2022, 11:22 pm | #4 |
Octode
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
A timely thread, as I also have just started to recover a Roberts revival to see how it goes.
Thanks to Paul for the link, will check it out. |
27th Jan 2022, 11:27 pm | #5 |
Heptode
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
Thanks for the link Paul, will check it out.
Ian |
27th Jan 2022, 11:37 pm | #6 |
Octode
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
I have a Roberts DAB radio (might be a revival) which is suffering, as they seem to do. Someone on here once covered one in the kind of 'oil cloth' substitute which shiny thick wipe-clean tablecloths seem to now be made of. I seem to remember it was a success, and that stuff is widely available (our local fabric place has a big choice of colours and patterns - but it tends not to be textured).
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27th Jan 2022, 11:55 pm | #7 | |
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Re: Faux leather vinyl
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