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Title: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 13 March 2011, 21:19

Anyone got any tips for fitting a vinyl roof ?? i have all the vinyl here and ive watched some vids...

im just unsure on how to cut the front and rear and sides so they look professional ??

Also how to deal with the mk4 aerial is it easy to remove or do i have to tuck it under it ??

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: Wayne on 13 March 2011, 22:04

Better to remove the aerial, will bolt from underneath

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 13 March 2011, 22:59

I dont really wana remove the headlining too much agg for my likeing..  you not think i could just tuck it under ??

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: Wayne on 13 March 2011, 23:44

Quote from: tech1889 on 13 March 2011, 22:59

I dont really wana remove the headlining too much agg for my likeing..  you not think i could just tuck it under ??

Maybe but much better to remove it, I did on the mk3

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 14 March 2011, 17:32

thing is its a long winded process removing the aerial on my car lol might put it off for some time lol

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: Wayne on 14 March 2011, 20:16

Quote from: tech1889 on 14 March 2011, 17:32

thing is its a long winded process removing the aerial on my car lol might put it off for some time lol

Does it not just bolt underneath then.

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: mowlamb on 14 March 2011, 20:18

The aerial was the main reason I put off doing my roof. I ended up going off the idea of a black roof and sold the vinyl I had. Have since seen a Signwriters just down the road from me and the do stuff for vehicles so if I ever think about doing it again I think I'll go see the professionals. I reckon if you take your time and have a mate to help you then it should be ok. PM corf on here. He does roofs and stuff for a living and he was who I got my vinyl from. I'm sure he said you can lift the rubber bit at the bottom of the aerial and then cut out a circle smaller than the rubber then put the rubber back.

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 15 March 2011, 01:18

i might just leave it for the moment.. do my spoiler and mirrors then summer pay someone to do it properly so i dont get peeling edges etc

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: thatwillis on 15 March 2011, 21:21

Nope do it =] The aerial isnt to hard to get off. Just remove the bit of plastic towards to rear of the headlining pull the back of the headlining down a bit careful not to bend it. Then just undo the nut and the aerial plug.

I covered my roof in carbon fibre  :cool: but i did it in the cold because i got bored and impatient.

Make sure its a was day.
Use the applicator spray.
Make sure you have cleaned all the groves round the edges especially along the front.

Needless to say i didn't do these things and f**ked up 2ms of carbon vinyl.

So come spring i'll be trying again. :smiley:

Ive seen pros work and it still has lil imperfections which i wouldn't be happy with if i paid someone.

Give it a go  :smiley:

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: ashie_b1986 on 15 March 2011, 22:56

yeah give it ago and let us know how you get on
straight things seems easy but with the size of the roof would be good to have help from a couple of people to hold the vinyl out and then you can put the middle down and work your way out maybe?
been thinking of doing it myself but doing it this way with a couple of mates holding it out while i work from the middle outwards,
mite be a bit difficult on your own
i see what you mean about getting a perfect edge tho

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 16 March 2011, 22:02

I cant be arsed now too much  hastle for little outcome.. tihnking of selling the car now for something petrol may just keep it and do spoiler and stuff over time..

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: ashie_b1986 on 16 March 2011, 23:09

ohh i see, if your thinking of selling then it would be a ball ache for not much benefit.
you looking for something similar bud?

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: thatwillis on 19 March 2011, 00:18

You giving up on the devils fuel then! Why outta interest?

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 21 March 2011, 22:18

I cant get used to the car mate.. might be the diesel might just be the car and me.. im a petrol head at heart.. and dont get me wrong the car is awesome the power delivery is great.. i just dont do enough miles to warrant a diesel at the moment..

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: thatwillis on 21 March 2011, 22:22

Quote from: tech1889 on 21 March 2011, 22:18

I cant get used to the car mate.. might be the diesel might just be the car and me.. im a petrol head at heart.. and dont get me wrong the car is awesome the power delivery is great.. i just dont do enough miles to warrant a diesel at the moment..

Get it gone! Get your self some petrolness  :grin: I have thought about dervs a lil but then i put my foot down in my 1.8t with the vrummmm spoooling wooooshh. Don't really need to turn the tunes on really.  :cool: But.. What petrol you gonna go for?

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 21 March 2011, 22:30

I dont know mate i fancy a porsche boxster for the summer  :smiley:

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: thatwillis on 21 March 2011, 22:39

But getting a Boxster just means you can't afford a 911  :evil:

Title: Re: Vinyl Roof
Post by: tech1889 on 21 March 2011, 22:48

And everyone who says that will be right lol