Sprinter Van Build - Flarespace Flares Complete Install and Upholstery

Sprinter Adventure Van Build Series Episode 7: In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build series we tackle freeing up some space in the front of the van by #sleepingsideways. The Flarespace Flares are designed to mount to the exterior of the vehicle and add enough additional space to put our bed sideways in the rear of the vehicle. They also give your van that classic adventure look.

** NOTE: We are not professional builders. We base our decisions on our own research, decades of knowledge gained from building other things and always with an engineering mindset. You should always follow the manufacturers instructions, do you own research and attempt projects like this at your own risk.

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Flarespace Flares - https://flarespace.com/collections/fl...

Official Flarespace Adhesive:
Henkel MS5510 BK - Flares ship with 3 Tubes

The Adhesive We Used Instead:
Sikaflex 252 - https://www.mcmaster.com/6937T6-6937T21/
Sika Primer 207 - https://amzn.to/3kuzSRa

Additional Supplies Recommended:
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CRL V-Notch Tips (6pk) - https://amzn.to/3mcko4A
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3M 90 Spray Adhesive - https://amzn.to/3KAOTvh

Upholstery:
Marathon Tweed - https://www.perfectfit.com/product/Ma...
Landu PAD-3 (1/4") Foam - https://www.perfectfit.com/product/Cl...
Duramax Tweed Color Swatches - https://www.rushinupholsterysupply.co...

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Video Contents:
0:00 - Flare (aka Flair) Intro
0:48 - Moonraker Design Co
1:06 - Flarespace Flares
2:18 - Prep Work
4:23 - Step 1: Cutting the Van Panels
6:48 - Step 2: Cleaning Up & Deburing the Edges
7:57 - Step 3: Painting the Exposed Metal
9:18 - Flare Supplies & Prep Overview
10:54 - Step 4: Flare & Van Prep
11:41 - Step 5: Installing the Flares
12:42 - Step 6: Sealing the Inside of the Flares
13:38 - Step 7: Quick Leak Check
14:22 - Step 8: Upholstery
18:02- Step 9: Bunk Windows Install
18:54 - Step 10: Seam Sealer
19:49 - Outro

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
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