hard top inner lining

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manse73
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Post Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:53 pm

has anyone restuck the head lining on a hardtop. my lining ha sgone south and i need to know what is involved in the repair.
1) how do the seals that run down the side come out
2) if i damage them are they available
3) i am offering bacon rolls and unlimited coffee for a volounteer to help lol

thanks in advance
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Post Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:59 pm

I've got the same job to do, I've bought some spray contact adhesive and I plan to put a slight heat (leave out in the sun or mildly with a heat gun) to the seals to open them up so I can tuck the roof material back in and stick it.

Stick a WD40 type 'straw' on to the adhesive aerosol nozzle and pierce the fabric with it - shouldn't leave any noticeable holes from spraying it on.

I think I'll give it a going over with a steam gun to get any dirt out of the material first.

I haven't tackled it yet so I'm sure there is better advice around !
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Post Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:34 pm

just spoke to my main stealer in stevenage about the seal. it is still available from germany there is 31 at a cost of £461.32 inc vat.
i wont be using my hammer for this job
@topblag let me know how you get on with it
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