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Old 24-01-2021, 12:44 PM   #1
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Default Vinyl Going Sticky

I’ve read a little across the ‘net on this. Plenty of (no surprise) under-informed commentary.

What I want to know, is - for the softer vinyl used on B series Falcons and corresponding Territory door trim uppers/arm rests - what exactly is going on.
  • Is there natural latex in the vinyl, that’s degrading?
  • Is it a material that’s tipped over into an unstoppable state of chemical imbalance and will continue to break down?
  • Is it caused by exposure to certain types of chemicals and the reaction’s byproduct can effectively be removed/stalled?

The reason I want to know, is in order to possibly glue microfibre “suede” over these materials.
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