I meant to Reply to your Post earlier, but of course got interrupted. A little over 4-1/2 years ago, I began disassembling my 67 Convertible to start its restoration. One of the first things I noticed while removing existing parts, was my visors and the my windshield pillar pads. My visors were actually not too bad ; no tears, lumps, bumps or bruises, just a little dirty and faded from being more exposed to sunlight than visors from Coupes and Fastbacks would be.
Sometimes during disassembly, I would make a list of what I needed, or needed to be done, and other times I would try to address them as they were removed. I had received a notice from CJPP that either the visors were on sale, or I had a coupon for a purchase. I decided to order a set, which I could either use as spares while restoring my originals, or if they were an exact replacement in appearance, possibly end up using them. CJ's site I (or catalog) noted that were available in my Ivy Gold, were made by TMI, and would be shipped directly from the manufacturer. I must say, what you received was a lot closer than what I received (see attached picture). As you can see, not only was the color wrong, the visors were not for 67's, or any year Mustang that I am familiar with (65-67). I of course called CJ, and they said to return the visors to them, and they would be sure that TMI sent me the correct ones, which they did. The new ones were the correct Ivy Gold color, and of the correct 67 shape. They are a little thicker than the originals, but overall, pretty close.
I didn't have the "reproduction option" for my windshield pillar pads, as these are not being reproduced for 67 Convertibles. Unfortunately, my originals did not clean up satisfactorily, so I had no option other than to dye them. I figured at the same time, I might just go ahead and do the same with my original visors.
I ordered the Ivy Gold Vinyl dye, and spent about twice as much for the vinyl dye prep from my paint jobber. I followed the prep directions and prepared my original pillar pads for the vinyl dye. The result was that the color match was actually pretty good ; however, it was way, way too glossy. Now I can only hope that I can get some clear satin or dull coat vinyl dye to tone the gloss way, way down. I'm just glad I didn't do my original visors, and may not.
One more thing that I noticed in your opening Post ; while both the first and second sets you received were both obviously the wrong color, I agree that the piping on the second set is the correct color ; however, the material on the visor itself appears to be of the ?moonskin" type. In looking at the picture in your initial Post that shows your original visor, it appears to have the same, wavy imitation leather grain as the visors on my '67 Convertible. While the "moonskin" pattern is correct for my '66, I didn't think it was correct for '67. That being said, I found it interesting that the major suppliers are offering '67 visors with the "moonskin" pattern. I'm not sure what's going on there ?
Just thought that you ought to know what I found available about 4 years ago, and what to watch put for when using the vinyl dye (maybe that heavy gloss has been corrected by now ? ).
Bob
