Sewing thread for piping??

[abedooley]

I was thinking about using sewing thread for the piping on the seats and was just wondering if anyone has tried this and what kind of glue I should use. I was trying to just pull the thread through the stick of glue, but it doesnt wanna stick very well.

[sdrodder]

i dont know if its a good idea. I mean if i would try it i wold on a spare seat. The only thing i have heard of for using sewing thread was for engine wireing from when model car buildin began. good luck. just try it and post pics if it works

[MrObsessive]

I'm not a big fan of thread for piping because of the fraying that can occur when trying to handle it. Although painting it might negate that somewhat.

I've used Plastruct rod which comes in sizes as small as .010.............It's made of a denser styrene than Evergreen and when using liquid glue to attach it, doesn't break apart like Evergreen can.

When building the '57 'Vette years ago, I used Plastruct to redo the seats since the originals were lacking that detail. Here's a pic of the piping on the seats.....................

That type of Plastruct can be found at a good hobby shop or better yet, a train shop as that's where I've gotten mine.

Edited June 15, 2008 by MrObsessive

[abedooley]

I was worried about the fraying as well and didn't know if anyone had figured out a way to get around this. I was thinking that if I could get the glue on it like I tried with the glue stick it could possibly keep the fraying to a minimum, but I really dont want any fraying at all. I'll try that Plastruct rod. That is REALLY tiny stuff there Bill!!! Does it bend with ease?? My seats dont really lack the detail, but I thought if its FREE, I'll give it a try! I'll probably just leave them alone. I've actually been eyeballin some aftermarket racing seats as well. Anyone have a supplier they like the best on the racing seats?

Edited June 15, 2008 by abedooley

[Guest Gramps-xrds]

I tried thread about 46 yrs ago when we used to take baby clothes (corduroy and teri cloth) and glue it to the interiors. I soaked it in white glue and pulled it along where I wanted it. At that time I thought it was cool

[abedooley]

What I'd really like to do is put some kind of material in the seats. Does anyone have any suggetions for that?? I've seen some decals for the interior, but does someone know how to put real material down or is there not any kind of material that would look right??

[Gregg]

I use a fabric glue specific for fabrics.

I will try to get photo of it

I have used thread for piping for years now

My green Merc had it

I too soak the thread, but in the fabric glue

There is also a fray glue at fabric stores.

Great color choices for sure

[abedooley]

I'd like to see the pics of those guys.. Thats a good idea with the leather.

So someone HAS used thread before?? I figured that this being the greatest site EVER someone had AT LEAST tried it. Fray Glue huh?? Never heard of it, but if it does what it sounds like I'm sure it would work! I definately wanna see pics of that. This is the FIRST time I have ever done anything special other than the paint and I'm trying to do a few things I have learned on here. Now everything I look at, I think, "Wonder if I could use that in modeling??". I havent filled the trash cans in like 2 weeks!! The trash guys arent complaining though! I don't know how much more treasure (she thinks its junk) shes gonna let me keep..

[abedooley]

I saw where someone has done that with the detail wiring. I think it was Bill Geary, on one of his newer Dodges. Turned out real good too.

[crispy]

I used what they call floss as piping. It's super cheap and if done correctly can give you the look you want. Their are 100's of colors. I use Canopy 560 glue and apply to the seat itself. It dries clear and hard.

The trick is cutting it extra long and then being able to hide the ends. A flat clear also helps with this.

Here is my Miami Vice Spyder with brown piping floss.

Chris

[crispy]

By "floss" I take it you mean the stuff thats made specifically for needlepoin / crosstich??

Yes, you are correct.

I should add that I actually unwind the floss to the specified thickness I desire. I believe it is stranded 4 to 6 thick.

Chris

[abedooley]

Is it pretty much like floss, but for stitching??

[MrObsessive]

I saw where someone has done that with the detail wiring. I think it was Bill Geary, on one of his newer Dodges. Turned out real good too.

Abe, here's the seats I did for the Dodge Magnum-------I used Detail Master detail wire, and superglued it (carefully), painted the seats and rubbed away the paint to expose the red wire.

Holes had to be drilled to "park" the ends............technically the 1:1 has red stitching but my shrink ray won't go that small!

[abedooley]

Bill, I must say that when I grow up, I wanna be just HALF as good as you are!! You were the very first person I talked to when I discovered this site, and you helped me believe I could do better than just a custom paint job. I wound up buying a whole new body and stripping the paint off of the other parts I painted when I ran into this site. Now I've almost started from square one and I'm glad I did. I'm taking my time on this build like I never have before. BILL, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!

[VW Dave]

I have yet to try it myself, but my buddy Matt used Detail Master wire on his deuce's interior with great results IMO:

[abedooley]

I have yet to try it myself, but my buddy Matt used Detail Master wire on his deuce's interior with great results IMO:

THAT IS AMAZING!!!! That looks like the REAL thing!!!!! Tell your friend MATT we wanna see more from him!!!!

[Smart-Resins]

Another thing you can try is stripped telephone wire. I believe detail master also sells interior cloth. I have thought the leather and stuff was too thick of a appearance without having to scrape the back down. A pain in the rear end I think. If you want to add a leather texture, there is one kind of paint in the stores that comes in brown and black that when sprayed, looks like leather. You can also use a textured paint, then spray your color over top of that.

[abedooley]

Another thing you can try is stripped telephone wire. I believe detail master also sells interior cloth. I have thought the leather and stuff was too thick of a appearance without having to scrape the back down. A pain in the rear end I think. If you want to add a leather texture, there is one kind of paint in the stores that comes in brown and black that when sprayed, looks like leather. You can also use a textured paint, then spray your color over top of that.

I have plenty of telephone wire layin around. I went to radio shack and bought some 22, 26, and 30 gauge Enamel Coated Magnet Wire that looks real nice. I'd have to paint it, but its really bendable and kinda fragile too. I might try that first. The 30 gauge is in the color I wanted anyway so I may just dull it down a little bit.

[Lyle Willits]

I've used detail wire for years.

[abedooley]

I've used detail wire for years.

WOW!!!! THOSE ARE ABSOLUTLY STUNNING!!!!! If I could only be JUST HALF as good as you and everyone else!! The Detail wire looks awesome, you absolutely NAILED it! What gauge is the detail wire??? I really need to get me some of that there detail wire.....