Leather semi bra
  • Cody Lunning
    39
    I don’t work with leather much. By that I mean very little. I have a customer wanting a few fender bras made for his semi. I know there are different leather for different applications. Wondering what leather to use, or if you think a marine grade vinyl would be better. He says he wants 4. I don’t know if that means 4 in total, or 4 sets. I would think half a hide either way, if leather. They are in the elements all the time and taking the brute of road debris. I’ll attach a pic so you better understand what I mean.2ujv35ww7rr34lg9.png
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  • Hal Bast
    13
    I must say that the title "leather semi bra" raised my interest, but only to find out it went on a truck...just a little humor.
    For what it's worth, I think you would be better off with a good grade of marine vinyl as it would stand the abuse and weather better than leather.
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  • Cody Lunning
    39
    So my title worked well then lol! I agree with a marine vinyl and suggested it to the client. I think I will try to convince him to go this route vs leather. Cheaper to replace if need be in the long run.

    When doing the diamond stitches. Would you still use regular sew foam or use an outdoor foam and add a backer to it?
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  • Fred Mattson
    152
    There is a specific soft backed material made for auto bras. It will hold up in the weather and it will not scratch the paint of the vehicle.

    Check with Fabric Supply in Minneapolis to see if they sill carry the Boltasoft bra vinyl.. Pyramid Products in St. Paul may also have it.
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  • Cody Lunning
    39
    Thanks Fred I’ll check them out!
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  • Nadeem Muaddi
    86
    Same suggestions as above. If this is something the trucker is going to keep on through rain, snow, etc -- it's gonna get ruined pretty quickly. There are materials treated for the elements. Stick with those.

    Funny subject line, though! I too was expecting something sexier than a truck.
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  • Steve Ingram
    36
    I have made these and fuel tank covers before. I usually use landau top material.
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  • Tim Snider
    3
    Cody I’ve been doing them for years and fuel tank covers too I use marine vinel and a good sew foam with sungard thread they last a long time
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  • Cody Lunning
    39
    Thanks everyone for the help. I ended up using a marine vinyl with sew foam.

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    I didn’t get any pics with the markings off but the customer was happy.
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