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1. 1 On January 11th, 2010, Elgin said:

   I have a question…can the inside ceiling be repaired if I get a rip in it??….I’m talking about the carpet-like material above my head when I sit in my car….Please inform me if this can be repaired…thx..

2. 2 On January 12th, 2010, Jon Latronica said:

   Mike,
   Checking if you recieved samples ok? Give me a call if you get time.
   Thanks
   Jon 267-228-5682 Leather Refinishing

3. 3 On January 21st, 2010, Mike-TIG said:

   It all depends on the size of the tear. If it’s larger then say 2″ then I would recommend you replace the material. Any larger and a repair won’t look right. I’ve repaired tears and they are probably the most difficult to repair, you always seem to end up with a crevice like area due to the fact of the headliner material being stretched. Cuts just don’t mend well.
   Now one thing I will tell you with a repair on a headliner…it is a temporary fix… so if you rub the area it will rub off, like cleaning ect. But being it is on the headliner there won’t be a lot of traffic like a seat and if you careful a repair can last a while.
   For a repair like I’m talking about a professional like myself should be able to handle this with ease. If replacement is needed a local upholstery shop should be able to take care of that for you.
   Hope this helps out and let me know if there’s anything else

   Talk to ya soon,
   Mike Warren – The Interior Guy

4. 4 On January 21st, 2010, Mike-TIG said:

   Jon
   I sure did and thank you for a great product. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future!
   The dyes are great! They finish out just like I wanted.

   Talk to you soon,
   Mike Warren – The Interior Guy

5. 5 On January 23rd, 2010, Drugs verslaving said:

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6. 6 On January 23rd, 2010, Amsden said:

   I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I have enjoyed every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.

7. 7 On February 1st, 2010, Lois Mancell said:

   Thanks for the information

8. 8 On March 4th, 2010, Martin Peck said:

   I’ve been looking for a website just like this for a long time.  Thank you for taking the time to create and maintain this…never easy when you have so much to do.

9. 9 On March 4th, 2010, Bill Jenkins said:

   Great post. I’ve been looking for this exact information for a while now. Bookmarked!

10. 10 On March 5th, 2010, Manny said:

    Hi Mike, excellent tutorial, yes i did learn new tricks,
    Mike i`m in South Africa, here the climate is very harsh,
    to hot in summer, very often, we find lots of dashboards
    with cracks,included my own, i try-id all kind of products to fill the cracks, all when well up to the point of “finishing” and match the grain, please any advise on this matter?
    Thanks
    Manny

11. 11 On March 10th, 2010, Dent Masters said:

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12. 12 On March 10th, 2010, Natasha said:

    I was wondering, I have a 1995 vehicle, could you update my interior from cloth to leather??

13. 13 On March 10th, 2010, Mike-TIG said:

    I don’t but I kind send you to a place that can…http://www.katzkin.com/main.html …these guys have one of the best fitting aftermarket leather kits I’ve seen, they have a installer finder on there site that can help you find someone in your area to help you out.
    I hope this helps

    Talk to you soon,
    Mike Warren – The Interior Guy
    Automotive Interior Repair Professional

14. 14 On March 10th, 2010, Mike-TIG said:

    Manny,
    Hey! Wow South Africa! I bet the climate is harsh… Well it’s great to hear from you!
    The grain is a very hard thing to achieve when it comes to repairs. At times you won’t always be able to match the grain perfectly. I have used the SEM Texture Coat with a matching grain pad and pressed it into the spray right as it flashes but not dry and been able to match pretty close if not perfect at times. Another way you might try is the wet grain method with the Wet Grain Slicker from Viper Products, I’m sure they could ship there. Getting your repair as smooth and level as possible and at least getting some sort of grain pattern to your repair without making it really standout usually will trick the eye enough to get a pretty good result and a happy customer.
    Have you used the Padded Dash Filler from Urethane Supply Company ? It works really well and is designed to be flexible to withstand the heat that dashes take. I use it all the time and the SEM Texture Coat works well with it. In fact I just finished a dash out of a 78 Monte Carlo, it had multiple cracks and a color change at that. I’m hoping to write an article on it soon. So check back soon and I’ll see if I can get it up there for you to see, got lots of pics too so that should help out a little more also.
    Well I wish you luck on your grain quest, it takes time and remember they can’t always be salvaged and brought back to the exact grain, it’s still a repair, not new…All we can do is try too hide it the best we can.
    If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to get back with me either here, email or even my forum…

    Talk to ya soon,
    Mike Warren – The Interior Guy
    Automotive Interior Repair Professional

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