Hello Derek Thanks Im glad you enjoyed=) It was a tough one fore sure.. Im glad its now in the rear view mirror=) I hope all is well with you and your family keep healthy and safe!!
Watching you work so hard without regard to deadlines or cost is inspiring. It’s clear that the only reward you seek is accuracy and perfection. Thanks once again, creating a window to the past and sharing it with us is very generous. Btw...watching you punch the last hole was so satisfying......of course I can only imagine the patience required to punch them all.
As someone with both acute OCD and a passion for vintage Porsche, this presses all the right buttons for me one of the most satisfying videos after the clock restoration one.
Mike calling this a skill level of 10 is like a skill level of 50 for most other people and probably not possible. Looks like a high degree of skill, pre-planning and a heaping helping of patience. Nice work.
Hello Quicktastic thanks ..Its tough!! I think the dashboard is such an important part of theses classics..they really should be as right as possible Heat is your friend on this one! ..If tried to stretch in cold weather it would have been a complete disaster
I can only imagine the hours of satisfaction you will have Mike, gazing through the steering wheel at the fruits of your meticulous labor. Thanks for all the tips and tricks you have been sharing along the way!
Bonjour je vous suis depuis le début et je trouve se que vous faites et super vous êtes un artiste avec une finition top en le moindre détail bonne continuation bonne soirée
Mike’s Restorations ,Thank you mike, my family is doing well in france, i can’t wait to see your finished car, i started the project for you. I hope your family is doing well too !
Mike, where did you learn these skills and knowledge about auto painting and upholstering? They are top notch and looks like you have been doing them for years.
Thank you Doug. I am actually a cabinet maker by trade so some of the painting background comes from there. The rest is just from years of working with my hands. It is possible to be able to do anything if you can master the basic feel of things with your hands. Also trial and error ..I've had more failures in life by far than any successes. The old saying applies well..you don't know unless you try. For me I try everything.. doesn't always end up well but I keep trying things anyways. Cheers!
Wow, patience and impeccable attention to detail .excellent close ups.thanks. I have used landau top and trim adhesive which is very strong and can handle a lot of heat for my boat interior-brush on or spray.
@@MikesRestorations Thanks Mike. (I'm a Mike as well) We are definitely serving two different masters. There are so many tricks you employ to get concours quality that it's a real masterclass, and really educational for a guy like me who's just working in the garage.
Awesome result and impressed with the (w)hole work. I didn't understand why you didn't glue the foam completely under the fabric and then fit it in place, many fabrics come with foam backing as you probably know. Also I've never seen parts that aren't glued, you're supposed to put glue everywhere. Many professionals would have messed this up.
Hello Gplus Some great questions you have there.. I will try to explain what happens with each one you are describing. I love fabric backed foam and have some in the shop. This type of foam is great for flat surfaces but will not make a complex bends or complex radiuses. Its okay to glue your foam to a solid surface but its sensitive to compression dimples once contact cement is applied. If you push your finger Into a heavily contacted area itl will compress and not return leaving a permanent dimple or imperfection that will telegraph thru to the finished surface. Contacting only the blind areas and minimal inside radius areas allows for stretching smoothly over the foam for a nice finished surface..again if contact cement is applied to the foam it will be impossible to stretch and cause many imperfections. Allowing the finished leatherette or leather material to slip and move freely as the surface heats up and expands and contracts. 100% contact is best used when applying to a perfect metal substrate such as the garnish rails. If sprayed the contact cement will cause missed spots and dimpling thats why I brush out those types of areas. Lots to consider when upholstering!
Mike’s Restorations thanks for taking the time to reply. Check out cechaflo channel when you have time, he has a great dashboard vinyl covering video (one where he covers a dash with blue vinyl)
Mike I noticed u used reinforced backed vinyl like used on seats, what about using vinyl with no backing like most factorys used for this type of covering? and I have not found it to be as available? Some shapes are not possible with backed vinyl.
Hello gtbarnes Thats a great point you bring up..The shape of this dashboard looks to be quite simple but in reality its quite a challenge in the realm of physics. The complex inside radiuses make it almost impossible to iron out all the wrinkles and gathering.. If non-reinforced vinyl is available in this pattern I'm not aware of it but it might make things easier for sure..However the reinforcement does help from over pulling and distorting. Either way its a extremely tough job to get right. Im glad its over!! 90 hours to do the parts in these 2 video sequence .
This is fantastic. Question, would only One Yard of the Auto International Plain Vinyl be needed for the 1968 top dashboard speaker section? Not sure if I need to order 1 yard or 2. Thanks!
Hello Doogan I would order 2 or 3 as you may need to start over at some point and try again. My first attempt was about half way before starting over and trying again.. Good luck and please let us know how you did! Cheers
Hi mike a great vid mate thx sharing. I’m after recommendation I have a 911s . the dash has two splits all the way down on the left side what is the best way to tackle it . thank you again
Hello Peter Any high quality high temperature contact cement would be suitable. There should be a store link in the video description box. If you click on the link and look under adhesives you will see listings of glues I recommend. Good Luck!
hello very very informative your video. But where can I print or download the stencils for the speaker hole. And what type of foam for the upper part if more original foam. thank you Dorothée
Really nice work! Hey, the Amazon store is brilliant as well! I visit it regularly, for various unrelated to Porsche things! Was looking at the VHT engine paint, is that matte, or Semi black? You think you could make it either or and maybe gloss even? I am planning on painting my Vision engine. Might like to do it in various ways.Thanks!
Hello Christopher thanks! And thanks for visiting our new store=) The VHT black im using comes in various finishes but the actual finish of the one in the store which is the one I use is semi gloss in reality. Great stuff especially for heat related components. Its more sensitive now that a couple years ago..I think they have reformulated it to some degree. Its possible to get a nice finish with it if prep work is good..but extremely sensitive to re-coating. Best way to lay it down is three coats in warm dry weather maximum 10 minutes apart with medium wet coats. After that I would stop no matter the result. Lots of solids so it covers nicely Also I haven't forgot about your chrome question..Im working on a chrome video now and will be digging out my files Ill be in touch and goos luck!
@@MikesRestorations Hey buddy, thanks! Don't worry about it though, he found a place that was manufacturing them. Like you said, super long wait, super expensive, Windy wasn't going to do all that, though I did share it in his comments. The guy doesn't read his comments, or well at least reply to them, so not sure. Now he is looking to get pipes rechromed for that RD400, but again, chances are we are talking in the thousands, I doubt he would go for that. I will try to find the other VHT options, your amazon store only has that 1 type, seems like. I can't remember, did you say it was vastly superior to the high temp rustoleum or grill paint, or well whatever I can find in wal mart? I would also need to high temp prime it? I could control it with high heat clears right? Hmmmm......
By this and other cars I mean for example we can dyed vehicles that coincide with the same model years as mercedes benz w108 or can we do the same to cars like e36 like e30?
Hello Mr Custi This was a common way of wrapping dashboards back in those days..Im not sure of the models you are referring but once you take them apart it will be fairly evident what needs to happen. Good luck!
Hi Mike - I’ve got a random newbie question for you. I’m installing a new stock exhaust on my 1973 911. Im wondering what, if anything needs to go in between the exhaust silencer and the heat exchangers? I know I need the gaskets (901-111-193-00) and associated bolts and nuts...but do I need to use some sort of sealing putty or alike on both sides of the gaskets to fully seal the connection? Thx in advance!
Hello Matrial Exhaust gaskets should be dry with no adhesive..There is quite a bit of thermal expansion with the heat generated which helps to seal the gaskets. Nice and tight nuts with good flat mating surfaces should work nicely If cement was used it would eventually cook it and crystalize Good luck!
Hello captainrex All materials can be sorted fro Autos International Inc.www.porschetopsandinteriors.net The thin white foam was something I acquired years ago from some cabinet packing materials. A German mfg Siematic used for shipping their parts. You can acquire some 1/8 foam from autos inc and I think that would be even better to prevent telegraphing. Good Luck!
Hello Farmacia The yellow foam used in this video was something I had in stock for several years from a shipment I saved. If you use 1/8 or 3/16 thick foam you will get an even better result!
Thanks Mike! I will never be at your level, but want to fiddle my original dash back to a presentable state without completely re-doing it if I can. As mentioned after your last video, I need to re-tuck the binacle vinyl back if I can. Here are a couple of photos. Any advice appreciated! www.dropbox.com/s/2qtszaj8rlj1od8/2020-04-30%2022.31.57.jpg?dl=0 www.dropbox.com/s/zjk5rja4jjl4gg1/2020-04-30%2022.32.18.jpg?dl=0
Hello John! Shouldn't be a problem... Just remove the second part with the speaker punched in and you will have access to the back lip and easily be able to re-secure..Its interesting your speaker pattern is different size! Im wondering what was the options back in this days for speakers??? Also heat is your friend here. Outside in the hot sun will be your biggest help. Another tip. If you use acetone to flash wipe the surface before working with it it will re-supple your material and bring it back to new condition and make it more stretchable. The trick is too wet a blue paper shop towel with the acetone and quickly make a couple smooth passes. You'll be amazed how it wakes it back up! Like new again=) Good luck and please share some pictures when you're back in shape!
Wow!!! Thank you for walking us through that.
Thank you Ron
Hopefully will be of some help for you=)
Cheers!
Mike, this video is one the ultimate examples of your master craftsmanship. Definitely one of my favorites.
Hello Derek
Thanks Im glad you enjoyed=)
It was a tough one fore sure.. Im glad its now in the rear view mirror=)
I hope all is well with you and your family keep healthy and safe!!
Watching you work so hard without regard to deadlines or cost is inspiring. It’s clear that the only reward you seek is accuracy and perfection. Thanks once again, creating a window to the past and sharing it with us is very generous. Btw...watching you punch the last hole was so satisfying......of course I can only imagine the patience required to punch them all.
Hello Carl thank you!
You are very welcome
Its a beautiful project and I will be thrilled when she's done=)
It can be a real test of patience for sure
As someone with both acute OCD and a passion for vintage Porsche, this presses all the right buttons for me one of the most satisfying videos after the clock restoration one.
Hello kawaracer..thats funny=)
Welcome to the OCD vintage Porsche club..Its all good therapy!
Mike calling this a skill level of 10 is like a skill level of 50 for most other people and probably not possible. Looks like a high degree of skill, pre-planning and a heaping helping of patience. Nice work.
Hello Quicktastic thanks ..Its tough!!
I think the dashboard is such an important part of theses classics..they really should be as right as possible
Heat is your friend on this one! ..If tried to stretch in cold weather it would have been a complete disaster
I can only imagine the hours of satisfaction you will have Mike, gazing through the steering wheel at the fruits of your meticulous labor. Thanks for all the tips and tricks you have been sharing along the way!
Thanks 1ocean..I will surely enjoy this car=)
and its great to be able to share it with others in a meaningful and helpful way.
Beautiful workmanship! I watched video 67 and was hoping to see how you filled and prepped the dash for wrapping.
Thanks Tom!
I love how meticulous you are. It shows exactly on video. I've watched all the videos you made. It shows that you have experience. Thanks! / Robert
Hello Robert
Thank you.. I hope it can be of help someday!
Another amazing video.
Bonjour je vous suis depuis le début et je trouve se que vous faites et super vous êtes un artiste avec une finition top en le moindre détail bonne continuation bonne soirée
Hello Jean-Philippe
Im not sure on your translation but I hope all is well and everyone keeping safe in France!
Mike’s Restorations ,Thank you mike, my family is doing well in france, i can’t wait to see your finished car, i started the project for you. I hope your family is doing well too !
Mike your workmanship is outstanding and can be applied to any project. Thank-you
Hello Mutley
Thank you!
Yes for sure the principles and techniques will work for any restoration
Mike, where did you learn these skills and knowledge about auto painting and upholstering? They are top notch and looks like you have been doing them for years.
Thank you Doug. I am actually a cabinet maker by trade so some of the painting background comes from there.
The rest is just from years of working with my hands. It is possible to be able to do anything if you can master
the basic feel of things with your hands. Also trial and error ..I've had more failures in life by far than any successes.
The old saying applies well..you don't know unless you try. For me I try everything.. doesn't always end up well but I keep trying things anyways.
Cheers!
When I saw the holes to be punched I really became impressed...! Very nice work indeed!!!👍
Thanks cybersurfer
They were quite a test in patience=)
Wow, patience and impeccable attention to detail .excellent close ups.thanks. I have used landau top and trim adhesive which is very strong and can handle a lot of heat for my boat interior-brush on or spray.
Hello Amundsen thanks
And thanks for the glue tip! I will check into it!!
Amazing work.
Thank you! Cheers!
When I did mine, I had no idea of all the factory techniques. Thanks for sharing the inside track.
Hello Rennch
I have seen your dash restoration video and you did an amazing job!
Its incredible all the little details to work them out
@@MikesRestorations cechaflo is a great channel here in youtube for upholstery
@@MikesRestorations Thanks Mike. (I'm a Mike as well) We are definitely serving two different masters. There are so many tricks you employ to get concours quality that it's a real masterclass, and really educational for a guy like me who's just working in the garage.
@@MikesRestorations BTW...I punched 100+ holes for my custom "invisible speaker grill" door panels, and I thought THAT was a lot.
Mike, you are absolutely amazing. Talent and how.
Extraordinary.
Thanks Graham
I appreciate your confidence
Wonderful. You make it look so easy Mike.
Thanks Gary..Piece of cake!
Its really in the power of editing=)
Great job Mike, very helpful idea's. 👍👍
Thanks Resto Blast..Should be of some help
Incredibly difficult!
More great content, Mike. Those interior pieces look amazing. You make it look easy.
Thanks Dan
Im thrilled with the outcome
Cant wait to get them installed!=)
Awesome result and impressed with the (w)hole work. I didn't understand why you didn't glue the foam completely under the fabric and then fit it in place, many fabrics come with foam backing as you probably know. Also I've never seen parts that aren't glued, you're supposed to put glue everywhere.
Many professionals would have messed this up.
Hello Gplus
Some great questions you have there.. I will try to explain what happens with each one you are describing.
I love fabric backed foam and have some in the shop. This type of foam is great for flat surfaces but will not make a complex bends or complex radiuses.
Its okay to glue your foam to a solid surface but its sensitive to compression dimples once contact cement is applied.
If you push your finger Into a heavily contacted area itl will compress and not return leaving a permanent dimple or imperfection that will telegraph thru to the finished surface.
Contacting only the blind areas and minimal inside radius areas allows for stretching smoothly over the foam for a nice finished surface..again if contact cement is applied to the foam it will be impossible to stretch and cause many imperfections.
Allowing the finished leatherette or leather material to slip and move freely as the surface heats up and expands and contracts.
100% contact is best used when applying to a perfect metal substrate such as the garnish rails. If sprayed the contact cement will cause missed spots and dimpling thats why I brush out those types of areas.
Lots to consider when upholstering!
Mike’s Restorations thanks for taking the time to reply. Check out cechaflo channel when you have time, he has a great dashboard vinyl covering video (one where he covers a dash with blue vinyl)
This is always the hardest part of any restoration.
I think you're right! Dashboard needs to look nice ..we sit and look at it constantly when driving
Lot of work, Mike, but what a beautiful job!
Hello Chris
Thanks..yes was an incredible amount of work but very happy with the results =)
Great job Mike almost OEM
Thanks Americanix..can't wait to get her installed!
Awsome Mike, now just install the engine and in a couple of weeks she'll be on the road.😉
Hell Nick
Im so looking forward to that day!
..maybe two or three weeks=)
Another great video Mike.
Thanks Jeff
Porsche Classic are calling you, for instruction :) You need a larger platform than RUclips :)
Thanks for the vote of confidence Baron=)
Thank you for taking the time and effort to video all of this, truly inspiring:)
You're welcome Marc Its a pleasure! I really appreciate the support=)
Looks great.
thanks mooney
Waited all week for this video! Wow mike!!
Thanks for waiting Arthur I hope it was worth waiting for =)
Amazing work Mike!
Thanks DBL R
Que Maestro!!!
Thanks Andreas
Mike I noticed u used reinforced backed vinyl like used on seats, what about using vinyl with no backing like most factorys used for this type of covering? and I have not found it to be as available? Some shapes are not possible with backed vinyl.
Hello gtbarnes
Thats a great point you bring up..The shape of this dashboard looks to be quite simple but in reality its quite a challenge in the realm of physics. The complex inside radiuses make it almost impossible to iron out all the wrinkles and gathering..
If non-reinforced vinyl is available in this pattern I'm not aware of it but it might make things easier for sure..However the reinforcement does help from over pulling and distorting.
Either way its a extremely tough job to get right.
Im glad its over!!
90 hours to do the parts in these 2 video sequence .
This is fantastic. Question, would only One Yard of the Auto International Plain Vinyl be needed for the 1968 top dashboard speaker section? Not sure if I need to order 1 yard or 2. Thanks!
Hello Doogan
I would order 2 or 3 as you may need to start over at some point and try again.
My first attempt was about half way before starting over and trying again..
Good luck and please let us know how you did!
Cheers
@@MikesRestorations Thank you Mike, wish me luck 🤞
Hi mike a great vid mate thx sharing. I’m after recommendation I have a 911s . the dash has two splits all the way down on the left side what is the best way to tackle it . thank you again
Hello bazsrt8
What year is your 911s? any way you could share some pictures of the issue via a dropbox link or picture link?
Question for you Mike if you don't mind; what adhesive should I use for the vinyl leatherette that goes around the gauges (911 993). Thx.
Hello Peter
Any high quality high temperature contact cement would be suitable.
There should be a store link in the video description box. If you click on the link and look under adhesives you will see listings of glues I recommend.
Good Luck!
hello very very informative your video. But where can I print or download the stencils for the speaker hole. And what type of foam for the upper part if more original foam. thank you Dorothée
Hello Dorothee thank you
If you contact me at mikesrestorationsinfo@gmail.com I will attach the template and email back to you!
Really nice work! Hey, the Amazon store is brilliant as well! I visit it regularly, for various unrelated to Porsche things! Was looking at the VHT engine paint, is that matte, or Semi black? You think you could make it either or and maybe gloss even? I am planning on painting my Vision engine. Might like to do it in various ways.Thanks!
Hello Christopher thanks!
And thanks for visiting our new store=) The VHT black im using comes in various finishes but the actual finish of the one in the store which is the one I use is semi gloss in reality. Great stuff especially for heat related components.
Its more sensitive now that a couple years ago..I think they have reformulated it to some degree.
Its possible to get a nice finish with it if prep work is good..but extremely sensitive to re-coating.
Best way to lay it down is three coats in warm dry weather maximum 10 minutes apart with medium wet coats.
After that I would stop no matter the result. Lots of solids so it covers nicely
Also I haven't forgot about your chrome question..Im working on a chrome video now and will be digging out my files
Ill be in touch and goos luck!
@@MikesRestorations Hey buddy, thanks! Don't worry about it though, he found a place that was manufacturing them. Like you said, super long wait, super expensive, Windy wasn't going to do all that, though I did share it in his comments. The guy doesn't read his comments, or well at least reply to them, so not sure. Now he is looking to get pipes rechromed for that RD400, but again, chances are we are talking in the thousands, I doubt he would go for that. I will try to find the other VHT options, your amazon store only has that 1 type, seems like. I can't remember, did you say it was vastly superior to the high temp rustoleum or grill paint, or well whatever I can find in wal mart? I would also need to high temp prime it? I could control it with high heat clears right? Hmmmm......
676 🤙
Hello is this the only process that applies to cars like this and so, or can I do the same with earlier models such as the BMW E36 Series?
By this and other cars I mean for example we can dyed vehicles that coincide with the same model years as mercedes benz w108 or can we do the same to cars like e36 like e30?
Hello Mr Custi
This was a common way of wrapping dashboards back in those days..Im not sure of the models you are referring but
once you take them apart it will be fairly evident what needs to happen.
Good luck!
Hi Mike - I’ve got a random newbie question for you. I’m installing a new stock exhaust on my 1973 911. Im wondering what, if anything needs to go in between the exhaust silencer and the heat exchangers? I know I need the gaskets (901-111-193-00) and associated bolts and nuts...but do I need to use some sort of sealing putty or alike on both sides of the gaskets to fully seal the connection? Thx in advance!
Hello Matrial
Exhaust gaskets should be dry with no adhesive..There is quite a bit of thermal expansion with the heat generated
which helps to seal the gaskets. Nice and tight nuts with good flat mating surfaces should work nicely
If cement was used it would eventually cook it and crystalize
Good luck!
Mike’s Restorations thank you for sharing your knowledge Mike!!
Hello, where you found the foam and the black leatherette?
Hello captainrex
All materials can be sorted fro Autos International Inc.www.porschetopsandinteriors.net
The thin white foam was something I acquired years ago from some cabinet packing materials. A German mfg Siematic used for shipping their parts. You can acquire some 1/8 foam from autos inc and I think that would be even better to prevent telegraphing.
Good Luck!
thank you Mike
Hi Mike , i can't find a yellow foam, ca you help me please.
Michele.
Hello Farmacia
The yellow foam used in this video was something I had in stock for several years from a shipment I saved. If you use 1/8 or 3/16 thick foam you will get an even better result!
thanks a lot Mike.
Thanks Mike! I will never be at your level, but want to fiddle my original dash back to a presentable state without completely re-doing it if I can. As mentioned after your last video, I need to re-tuck the binacle vinyl back if I can. Here are a couple of photos. Any advice appreciated! www.dropbox.com/s/2qtszaj8rlj1od8/2020-04-30%2022.31.57.jpg?dl=0 www.dropbox.com/s/zjk5rja4jjl4gg1/2020-04-30%2022.32.18.jpg?dl=0
Hello John!
Shouldn't be a problem... Just remove the second part with the speaker punched in and you will have access to the back lip and easily be able to re-secure..Its interesting your speaker pattern is different size!
Im wondering what was the options back in this days for speakers???
Also heat is your friend here. Outside in the hot sun will be your biggest help.
Another tip. If you use acetone to flash wipe the surface before working with it it will re-supple your material and bring it back to new condition and make it more stretchable.
The trick is too wet a blue paper shop towel with the acetone and quickly make a couple smooth passes.
You'll be amazed how it wakes it back up! Like new again=)
Good luck and please share some pictures when you're back in shape!