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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: gmac on March 29, 2006, 04:45 PM

Title: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: gmac on March 29, 2006, 04:45 PM

Anyone know a way of replacing the poppers from vinyl pads ? I have some Redline ones, but the popper heads are rusty, and need to make way for some shiny new ones, but I dunno how to get them off without damaging the pad.

Is it just a case of being careful with the drill ?

I don't even know where to get replacements from, but I'm guessing a sewing shop maybe ?

Cheers

Guy  :)

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: stuntmaster on March 29, 2006, 06:03 PM

i can just see you sitting there with your sewing machine  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: gmac on March 29, 2006, 06:10 PM

I'm saving up for one of these  ..

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d158/gmac-01/TexJenny2.jpg)


 ;D

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: Rombloke on March 29, 2006, 06:11 PM

you will need an upholstery shop....
and the tool to fit them....which is like a punch and a dolly to back up the domed bit.....
i know cos my dad was/is an upholsterer and this used to be one of my sat morning jobs, making buttons or fitting pop-studs....all for a fiver per thousand...tight git

Dave

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: gmac on March 29, 2006, 06:41 PM

What's the best way to remove the old ones then Dave ?

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: ash on March 29, 2006, 07:17 PM

set light to it
once the vynal has burned away you will be left with the stud!! :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: Rombloke on March 29, 2006, 09:31 PM

needle nose pliers in the back and de-burr the little rivet....it should then fall off

Dave

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: Tefore on March 29, 2006, 09:33 PM

guy pm julian taff on here. he makes padsets now and again

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: gmac on March 29, 2006, 09:47 PM

Thanks fellers  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Vinyl pad poppers
Post by: FuNMoNsTeR on March 30, 2006, 07:32 PM

I am a Rusty old Stud and i have poppers... ;D
does this help?