Head lining removal and storage

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Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:01 pm

Want to remove my head lining to do some work on the roof, just wondering do I need to get the screens out before I take the lining down?

Also is there any advice for storage, have thoughts of it shrinking or drying out and was thinking about some how laying it on a sheet of 8"x4" ply and clamping it at each corner some how, God knows were I will store it though....

Any advice welcome.
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Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:30 pm

Yep, screens and rear quarter glass/seals out first job, pillar trims etc

Just roll it up loose and try not to pull it too much
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Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:28 pm

The above assumes you have a saloon. Cabs don't have a headlining of course, and tourings use a completely different rigid headlining, which can be removed without taking out glass.
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Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:31 pm

When its out , but should be done regular anyway - is give it a going over with auto glym vinyl n rubber care, keep it nourished
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Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:37 pm

Top stuff will sort that tomorrow hopefully,

There's no hidden clips or any orders to remove bits that arnt obvious are there?
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