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Offline mike 20v turbo

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black roof cloth
« on: 21 June 2010, 23:04 »
has anyone got a black roof cloth in car? are they easy to dye?

Offline Lewisf1988-DUB

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #1 on: 21 June 2010, 23:07 »
i just researched this also tonight, apparently the stuff to use is this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390195797003&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1370wt_913

does everything so i hear, including the sun visors and things.

hope this helps :)

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #2 on: 21 June 2010, 23:14 »
i just checked link i think il try that on different fabric first, thanks

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #3 on: 21 June 2010, 23:15 »
nae worries

Offline MrRogers

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #4 on: 21 June 2010, 23:57 »
I 2 was also interested in doing this. Would this require a few coats you think?
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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #5 on: 22 June 2010, 00:14 »
dunno mate, i probs would to ensure a good covering.

Offline coleman

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #6 on: 22 June 2010, 01:07 »
why dont you retrim it in suede effect fabric? looks miles better and easy done

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #7 on: 22 June 2010, 09:35 »
why dont you retrim it in suede effect fabric? looks miles better and easy done

i think black suede headlining looks rank to be honest.

I'm gonna be doing mine black soon...

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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #8 on: 22 June 2010, 12:08 »
I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.


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Re: black roof cloth
« Reply #9 on: 22 June 2010, 12:12 »
I have some black fabric dye to do mine, JordyGTI used the same stuff on his roof lining.

Just a case of getting the lining out the car, and applying with a spray applicator but needs to be left to dry properly.

Got the name of the fabric dye??  :smiley: