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brum1 · 01-17-2011, 02:23 PM

Noticed two kinds of hidum/moldings for leather trim on roofs. One call Hidum with two center beads and one crown molding where one bead folds onto the other.

Your experience with each, ability to make clean corners and a good seal

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-17-2011, 03:25 PM

What is the difference between Hidem and Loctite?

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csporty · 01-18-2011, 09:40 AM

The fold over you describe is known as Wire-on. It was used on convertible tops for many years. The beauty of it is that it is easy to apply sealer over the tacks and then fold it over to hide.

brum1 · 01-18-2011, 01:27 PM

csporty,

Thanks for the feedback,

Charles Reese · 01-23-2011, 07:41 PM

I am aware of the ‘hidem’ welt (bottom pix) provided by the kit companies and the catalog vendors. However, on close examination of vehicles finished by private concerns, I notice a variation of the welt which i believe csporty calls 'wire on' (top pix) .... is Bratton's #29450 the equivalent for the wire-on? If not, are there other commercial sources?

Any opinions as to 'correct' application of each style? (Bratton states Hidem for 28-m30 CCPU)

csporty · 01-24-2011, 11:41 AM

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Snyder's catalog lists wire-on welting p/n A-47304 as used on any year. It lists hidem p/n A-47305 as used on 28, 29 CC truck, Panel Delivery, AA Panel Delivery, and on 31 Special Delivery. It is also used on Model T's

csporty · 01-24-2011, 11:46 AM

Wire-on or Hidem welting is still in use today, It should be available at any Auto upholstery warehouse or any auto trim shop.

01-17-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Raynham, Mass. Posts: 583	Opinions of Hidum welt?? Noticed two kinds of hidum/moldings for leather trim on roofs. One call Hidum with two center beads and one crown molding where one bead folds onto the other. Your experience with each, ability to make clean corners and a good seal __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"

01-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#3
csporty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Re: Opinions of Hidum welt?? The fold over you describe is known as Wire-on. It was used on convertible tops for many years. The beauty of it is that it is easy to apply sealer over the tacks and then fold it over to hide.

01-18-2011, 01:27 PM	#4
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Raynham, Mass. Posts: 583	Re: Opinions of Hidum welt?? csporty, Thanks for the feedback, __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"

01-24-2011, 11:41 AM	#6
csporty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Re: Opinions of Hidum welt?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Snyder's catalog lists wire-on welting p/n A-47304 as used on any year. It lists hidem p/n A-47305 as used on 28, 29 CC truck, Panel Delivery, AA Panel Delivery, and on 31 Special Delivery. It is also used on Model T's

01-24-2011, 11:46 AM	#7
csporty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Re: Opinions of Hidum welt?? Wire-on or Hidem welting is still in use today, It should be available at any Auto upholstery warehouse or any auto trim shop.

01-17-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Opinions of Hidum welt?? What is the difference between Hidem and Loctite? . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .