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Old 04-16-2017, 12:41 PM   #3
Gelbster
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There is a Youtube on this . But the bloody fingers are the least of your issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7aS9NmAErA
IMHO this is only worth doing IF you do the tricky/nerdy thing of selecting the highest u.v.& flexibility spec of clear plastic & thread. Most don't so it cracks/yellows/unravels/leaks quickly. Hint go to a Marine upholstery shop for the vinyl. Thicker is not always better. Coatings are crucial to longevity
Then, how will you seal the needle holes that the Tenara thread makes - it does not swell when wet?
Then select the most effective cleaner/protectant endorsed by the vinyl brand you select.
Glass is so much simpler. especially in cold wet climates.
For hot,dry climates a clear vinyl with an integral sunscreen may(?) be a good idea?
http://www.vicarinternational.com/clearplastic01a.html

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