Making the Infiniti Right
The Infiniti had many issues, as most of them do.
None of the LED lighting was working — not in the bars, not in the floor area, and not in the divider. The whole lighting system had to be addressed.
I decided to gut the inside and go through everything properly so it could be rebuilt the right way.
The bars had also taken a beating after years of service. They had soda stains all over the perforated metal, and unfortunately the builder did not use stainless steel. They used a painted metal, which is not the greatest choice for something like that.
But that is where I come in. I looked at the problems, understood exactly what needed to be corrected, and went through it piece by piece until everything was brought back the way it should have been.
It may not have started out the greatest, but by the time I was done with it, I made it the greatest.
Precision Metal & Acrylic Work
This part of the rebuild came down to fabrication — real hands-on work.
The strip metal needed to be completely redone, and on top of that, someone had previously broken sections of the wood backing.
I commissioned a local acrylic shop to custom fabricate new pieces so everything would fit properly and look the way it should.
From there, I hand-cut the stainless steel backing myself using a jigsaw. Cutting stainless steel by hand is not easy — it takes patience, precision, and experience.
But after years of doing this kind of work, it’s something I’ve become very comfortable with. Piece by piece, everything was shaped, fitted, and brought back together exactly the way it needed to be.
Back to Life
After all that hard work, everything came together beautifully.
The Infiniti came back to life exactly the way it deserved to.
The interior turned out absolutely beautiful — clean, vibrant, and fully restored the right way.
This particular coach has done very well for us over the years and has become one of our favorite vehicles in the fleet.
It’s always rewarding to see something that once had so many issues come back stronger, better, and more refined than ever.
Redoing the Infiniti Top
The Infiniti top had absolutely seen its days. The vinyl was crusty, worn out, and long past the point of looking right.
So I went ahead and removed the old vinyl top completely and started preparing it the proper way.
I dropped a nice quarter-inch velour foam on the backside of the stretch, and because of the indentations where the luggage rack normally sits, I had to double the foam in certain areas.
I decided to clean up the overall look and remove the luggage rack completely. It gave the roofline a much smoother and more refined appearance.
From there, I had to prep the foam and the vinyl using Landau top spray. I use DAP Weldwood for both the foam and the vinyl, which in my opinion is the finest spray you can use for this kind of work.
It can be a difficult job if the weather is not warm enough. That day was not the warmest, so I ended up going through a little more glue than usual, but in the end the top came out the way it needed to.
The Art of Trimming
After laying down the vinyl top, it was time for trimming — and this is one of the most intricate parts of the entire job.
One mistake here can cost you the entire top. There’s no room for error.
Over the years, I’ve learned to slow down and be patient during this phase. I’ve made some serious mistakes in the past… let’s just put it that way (LOL).
But that experience is what makes the difference. Knowing where to cut, how to stretch, and how everything needs to lay — it all comes together here.
I’m very grateful to say the top came out beautiful. The Infiniti was now fully ready for the road — and for the many miles and smiles it would bring to our loyal clients.
