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VelociRanger wrote:
Fixed a huge hole in my bed cover. Cross stitched with 20lb fishing line, then went over that with E6000 glue that i spread out to look better than just a glob of glue and hold better (fingers crossed and prayers said) and spray painted black...seems to work. Not done too well, I was kinda wingin it.
What's this E6000 glue that you speak of? My bed cover has a small hole in either side (where it creases to fold into 3rds). Unfortunately, it's right where it rounds around the aluminum frame. I'll have to completely disassemble it to try to patch it. Some type of pliable, waterproof adhesive would be ideal.
I emailed the company and I can get a whole new vinyl peace for $99 and just replace this one. I was figuring it'd be much more! Maybe I'll try to patch it first and get another year or so out of it.
This is the glue. You can get it at Wal-Mart, home depot, or Lowes. I used the white, not sure if it was a special formula. I can't find the tube. I would suggest stitching like I did (but better lol) then applying the glue. I'm not certain how strong the glue is by itself. Mainly did it to hide the stitches and to make the stitch waterproof.
Also, today I washed my Ranger and found yet ANOTHER treasure at the car wash....is it stealing if it was covered in dirt?
First my floor mat now this! A TEXAS MAGNET!
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1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle.
1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver.
1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable.