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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Retrocool on 17 June 2007, 12:02

Title: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Retrocool on 17 June 2007, 12:02

Hi all,

Another week, another problem, driving along at 60mph with the back window open, look in the rear view mirror to find the headlining has come unstuck and half come away from the roof!! :angry:

Apart from being an eyesore, I can't see out of my back window.

How would should i go about sticking this back on?? Are any glues that are better for this than others, are there any i should avoid??

Thanks

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 17 June 2007, 13:01

have you lost the plastic trim piece goes between the c pillars across the back, that holds it up?  :undecided:

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: cняis on 17 June 2007, 21:49

DO NOT use contact adhesive like evo-stick because it will start to melt/warp the lining. mine looks like theres been a fire in the back  :huh:

i'd use good spray glue, like the stuff they use to fix carpets down with.

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Fez on 19 June 2007, 20:58

i have the same problem. I use spray glue, but find that it only lasts for a few weekes the i have to re apply it  :sad:

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Retrocool on 19 June 2007, 21:35

well I used spraymount as a very temporary fix to start with, and it held it for about 12hrs! :grin: i did say temporary!!

it fallen back down again now and annoying the crap outta me so gotta get it sorted. 

Fez did you use carpet glue like suggested above??

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Fez on 19 June 2007, 21:57

no but will be on the case this weekend ;)

wheres the best place to get some from? any carpet place?

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Retrocool on 20 June 2007, 07:19

that or ebay..?

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: cняis on 20 June 2007, 12:31

just do NOT use contact adhesive as the solvents will starts to melt the lining... mine has shrunk and rippled and looks gash!

carpet spray glue would be a good choice  :cool:

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: BIG E on 20 June 2007, 19:11

Retrocool!!!!

Mate, I just read you message. I don't know if you have done the deed yet with you roof BUT... I had the same problem and I just used some 'cough!!!' wall paper paste. Am still unsure of the results yet??

Please let me know how you get on with what ever it was you were using.

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Retrocool on 20 June 2007, 20:14

I haven't had a chance to get at it yet! rest assured I will this weekend-down the bristols carpet warehouse i reckon, to get i some carpet glue... i'll let you know the results...

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 20 June 2007, 23:04

mate i recognise your car, think i gave you a wave soemtime and you didnt notice, was driving past tbh tho  :grin: whereabts across bristol do you hhail from?

Title: Re: MK2 Roof lining
Post by: Retrocool on 21 June 2007, 07:21

did you??? i live north bristol, stoke bishop which just the otherside of the downs....how bout yourself??