Thanks Andrew,
I found a place on Canterbury Rd Bayswater that will do
it for $198 + $30 for the side boards in standard type material, supply
only. So i think i may go for it.
Kris.
----- Original Message -----
From: "GREENBURY, Andrew Robert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: roof lining
> Hi Kris,
>
> Yeah I agree with the other guys in replacing the roof lining with new
> rather than 2nd hand. Looks sooo much better. If I was doing mine again Id
> even make it myself. I got one made by a trimmer, but I wasnt happy with
> some of the workmanship so replaced a couple of the panels myself with
> matching material sourced from an apolsterer (spelling). The sewing side
> of things isnt too hard to do yourself because its all pretty straight
> etc, or you could get your mum or something to whip it up.
>
> Just source some material, make up a template from your existing lining
> after removing from the car, and sew teh half dozen sections together.
> Great way to save some money adn get in touch with your feminine side :)
>
> Someone also mentioned in the past finding a place that made one piece
> velour replacement head linings like those found in modern cars - might be
> in the archives? from memory they were only ~$150 or so.
>
> Andrew
>
> On Sun, 29 Dec 2002, Kristian Walsham wrote:
>
> > Thanks for that. I`m removing the windscreens ( has new rubbers
allready)
> > for a full re-paint and thought i would do the roof lining. It has 4 or
so
> > rips in it at the moment.
> > If anyone is wrecking a 1600 let me know if the roof lining
is
> > not ripped and how much.
> >
> > Speaking of painting is it best to rub the car back with 400-600 ,
prime,
> > then rub back with 1200 (or courser), then top coat, then rub back again
> > with 1200 then buff?
> > Does acrylic need a clear coat ( i was told it doesn`t). I`m
re-painting it
> > snow white again.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Kris.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Kris.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Fergy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 9:18 PM
> > Subject: Re: roof lining
> >
> >
> > > Kris,
> > >
> > > They are not too bad to replace, you need to remove
> > > front and rear screens to do the job properly, unless
> > > you have soft screen rubbers you will need to replace
> > > them at the same time.
> > >
> > > Is the tear in place that can be accessed easily? i.e.
> > > without having to remove the screens, if so you may be
> > > able to repair it with a backing piece behind it
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > "Fergy"
> > >
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