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[Retset]

My black plastic sill cover cracked. I glued and supported it underneath but it doesn't look 100% and I really can't see the point of a new one. It occurred to me that it would be better simply covered. Has anybody done this? I'm thinking: 1) Black carpet glued on. This would probably not follow the triangular patterns so would give a smooth effect. 2) Suede/alcantara glued on. Would follow the triangular pattern possibly or just look like a dog's dinner when it does half and half... 3) Leather. Possibly combined with having the centre console done. Prob rather pricey though Perhaps the triangles can be filled in but I don't want to add too much weight to the car Suggestions?

[MaDFreeBiRD]

just leave it, most VX's you will se are cracked there, mine is and my last one was. Then added with the scuff marks from peoples shoes, I also think that if you cover it you may to recover it later due to damage etc. if you do "slide" over it. just my 2p

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

just leave it, most VX's you will se are cracked there,

mine isnt and after six years the sill still look good it is just a matter to climb nicely into the car btw

[MaDFreeBiRD]

Well mine were both broken when i got them and there were also loads of suffs on the plastic sill bit, i wouldnt say that i am hard on it but sometimes you gotta make a quick ecape

[Ouchie]

Whatever you do make it easily re-doable in case it becomes damaged. Leather (or fake leather) will probably work better as your bum will slide over it. I like the idea of carbon effect leather but maybe when seats and centre console are also done, some time the distant future.

[richyroff]

I had the same problem, I looked at getting them covered in Leather, I think alcantara would mark too easily. Also looked into replacing them, in the end I got them both flocked for just over half the price of a new one from vaux! Flocking is hard wearing, easily cleaned, waterproof and cheap! It is pretty permanent, well it is possible to remove but wouldn't be an easy job.

[Retset]

Is flocking something I can do myself or is it a specialist deal? Also, any pics of yours?

Edit: I can't do it myself but it looks good Love to see some pics of flocked bits in VX220's.

Edited by Retset, 02 September 2008 - 04:59 PM.

[techieboy]

Is flocking something I can do myself or is it a specialist deal? Also, any pics of yours?

Well, you could do but I think you might get better results from the pro's.

[techieboy]

Love to see some pics of flocked bits in VX220's.

VXJON had some flocking done but only one of the pictures in the thread is now live.

[Retset]

Looks good on the dash - have to consider that one day. On reflection, probably not ideal for covering a cracked sill so I may just go with a faux leather of some description. I'm obviously not getting in and out correctly

[Phil T]

I want to do something like this, as the ones in the lotus are so much better imo

[Yellow_or_black?]

I want to do something like this, as the ones in the lotus are so much better imo

Is there anything about the n/a you actually like?

[Phil T]

I want to do something like this, as the ones in the lotus are so much better imo

Is there anything about the n/a you actually like?

The handerling

[Yellow_or_black?]

I so knew you were going to say that!

[FLD]

Just an idea. Clean them up as best you can (ie a propper good clean). Glue the crack as neatly as possible with epoxy leaving a little a mark as possible. Then spray it with vinylkote. This will give it back its colour and give it a bit of a refresh without covering etc. Should look reasonably original if, for some bizzarre reason, you want rid. HTH? Matt

[Phil T]

I so knew you were going to say that!

[Muncher]

They need to be slippery to slide over so the only options are standard, leather or carbon fibre in my mind.

[drpau]

Reminds me of "eleanor", did a quick seach but didnt turn anything up. "eleanor" had leather sills, leather dash plates etc..... Am I even f'ing spelling it right? The Lotus S2 ones are easier to get over anyway cos the sill is narrower (it definATELY seemed so to me kast time I drove one).

Edited by drpau, 02 September 2008 - 09:38 PM.

[Yellow_or_black?]

To quote Winstar: click my leather clad ass

[Retset]

YOB: Yes, like that but in black not red. Looks good:



FLD: I'd not heard of vinylkote but it looks like a miracle product! It would seem well suited to sprucing up door cards, dash etc. as an alternative to alcantara or adhesive vinyl. Anybody tried it for that?