I searched fabric stores high and low, and I can almost guarantee that you will not find the correct fabric-at least not for a w123! World Upholstery will send you a free sample so you can be sure of what you’re getting!
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Thanks! > > I had looked at the fabric WH had available and was just curious about it. > Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s the correct stuff. The alternative is going to > JoAnn Fabrics and buying a boatload of fabric just so you can cut it into > strips that are long enough for each door opening. > > I’ll have to look closer at mine and see how it’s attached. I haven’t looked > at it other than to notice that it’s pretty well destroyed on the driver’s > door opening, which I would expect. > > -D > >> On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Dimitri <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> The fabric was virtually identical in appearance including color but was of >> slightly lighter weight and at $11 per yard for a narrow strip, it’s quite >> pricey. >> >> The factory sews it so I just followed in their lead! The sewed up assembly >> is then glued to the inside B pillar covers. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Good stuff, Dimitri. I’ve got windlace replacement in my future with the >>> finnie. >>> >>> A couple of questions, if I may? >>> >>> How close was the match of the fabric they supplied? >>> >>> What made you decide to sew it onto the rubber? Does this work well to >>> secure it? >>> >>> Sewing seems like a much better way to put in on than adhesive, which I >>> believe is how others have done it. I don’t think the original material is >>> glued, as it seems to come right off when it deteriorates. >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 23, 2018, at 5:33 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> A lot of the windlace on the 78 240D is torn and rotted from UV exposure. >>>> On the driver’s side the black rubber piping is exposed and flapping >>>> around getting in the way of the seat belt. This is not only annoying but >>>> unsightly. I’ve decided to remedy the situation by sewing new windlace >>>> onto the black rubber piping. After a significant amount of research, I >>>> sourced a very close match to the original fabric at World Upholstery. >>>> >>>> <IMG_5234.JPG> >>>> >>>> >>>> <IMG_5235.JPG> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone_______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
