Restoring 66-67 bucket seatbacks

Dos anyone have a good method to retexture the vinyl coated metal seatbacks? I have some with scuffs and have not had any luck so far. I want the repair to be undetectable if possible.

This might work, don't know. Put some oil or slick wet substance on a section of the vinyl then take a high quality rtv or other sealer and put over the slick section. After it has cured pull it off and it should have the pattern imbedded in it. Now the tricky part,quickly heat one spot at a time with a small torch and quickly press down with the sealer and quickly pull off. You need the vinyl kind of fluid so it can retain the pattern off of the sealer.

I have tried a kit that is meant to do just that. I have a good grain pattern molded. The part that doesn't work is getting the texture into the patch vinyl.Press lightly and the pattern doesn't transfer, and press hard and the pattern flattens out. I have also tried epoxy, which gives a nice texture but the outline of the patch is easily visible.

I had them powder coated wrinkle finish...looks great and its durable.

I'm liking this idea for mine!

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I had them powder coated wrinkle finish...looks great and its durable.

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