Author Topic: Roof lining reupholstery?  (Read 1338 times)

Offline scottishpedro

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Roof lining reupholstery?
« on: 26 March 2012, 17:29 »
Hi all

I have a sagging rooflining in my mk2.  I have tried sticking it up but I think it's past it's best!  I have been on the lookout for a replacement with none close enough to travel to thus far.  Question is, has anyone tried removing the rooflining from the car,taking the material off and reupholstering? Could this be a viable repair? I figure if it is knackered and has to be removed anyway,it may be worth trying this?

Thanks in advance

Pedro

Offline BJD

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Re: Roof lining reupholstery?
« Reply #1 on: 27 March 2012, 18:56 »
Aye, its easy.

Old vs new -


New-


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Offline walchy01

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Re: Roof lining reupholstery?
« Reply #2 on: 27 March 2012, 20:06 »
More info please :laugh: where you got the lining from, which glue you used, how you stretched it to fit tightly etc....

Thanks :wink:

Offline Neo Badness

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Re: Roof lining reupholstery?
« Reply #3 on: 27 March 2012, 20:40 »
3M glue is usually a good bet.

 Material can be bought off ebay or the like, just make sure it's flame retardant.

You don't own a Mk2, you support it.