Seeking opinions on vinyl work thus far

[E30SRPower]

So I have stripped the interrior outta my cabrio, and I am recovering the vinyl parts. I laid 1/2" padding down on the door panels, then covered them in beige marine vinyl. I also stiched the outer pattern into the panel. I was wondering if you guys (or gals) think it looks good like this, or If you would stich the rest of the horizonatal lines into the door (along with the other perimeter one).

NOTE: I have no machine, so I am hand stiching this. I spent about 3 hours on what you see. I have to use pliers to get the needle through.

So just let me know what you guys think. I know my opinion is the only one that matters since it is my car, but I want to know what everyone thinks.






Joey

[Jordan]

looks pretty lousy.

[Nathan]

Way to puffy, and the wrinkles make it look pretty bad IMHO

[KenC]

looks pretty lousy.

True story.

Where in Oregon are you from?

[E30SRPower]

I am from portland, and I am going to school in klamath falls. I am going to use a heat gun to get the wrinkles out.

I appreciate you honesty guys. Would be lousy as in my workmanship, or that I should finish the stitching up?

[KenC]

Get the wrinkles out and post some more pictures.

[E30SRPower]

Get the wrinkles out and post some more pictures.

Pretty demanding, eh?

Will be doin that tomorrow.

PEace

[Nathan]

I think you should definetly do the horizontal stiching. Maybe that will help...

[demlotcrew]

looks pretty lousy.

yeah that ^

Andrew

[E30SRPower]

I am trying to cover the handle for the driver's door right now. Does the panel look better now that the wrinkles are gone? One thing about the door. My camera flash is making the vinyl look really glossy, and much much more round. It doesn't look like a marshmello in real life.

I am almost done with the tonneau cover. I just need to do a little more work with the heat gun on the driver's side. (you can see some inconsistancy in the inside edge of the driver's side)

In the first pic you can also see the kickpanel. I am going to upgrade to aftermarket components later, and I will put the grills that they come with over the hols in the kickpanels.

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. One thing that would be helpful in future posts is WHY it looks bad.

Joey

[permit]

Looking better, I would add the horizontal stitching though.

[AndrewBird]

The rear piece look good and the door panels are coming along. Definitely needs the horizontal stitching to make it better. I can't believe you are doing that by hand though. You have WAY more time/patience then I do.

[E30SRPower]

The rear piece look good and the door panels are coming along. Definitely needs the horizontal stitching to make it better. I can't believe you are doing that by hand though. You have WAY more time/patience then I do.

Oh yeah. You guys must think I am nuts. here, this will clear it up.

I AM IN COLLEGE!

Haha. I am mainly just hella cheap.

Joey

P.S. Real men know how to customize. (JK)

[BMW BMXER]

Nice improvment, def better without the wrinkles. Doesn't look like an old couch anymore good job. I like cheap people. :P

[E30SRPower]

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Nice improvment, def better without the wrinkles. Doesn't look like an old couch anymore good job. I like cheap people. :P

ROFL!

it kinda did huh!

Joey