Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 23:37:44 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Head lining re-covering
SimonJ wrote: > I have a 1990 Range Rover* on which the roof lining is starting to sag down. > I currently have the lining out of the vehicle to dry out, as I had a leak > from the sunroof, and while it is out I would like to get it repaired, or > recovered. The base material is in pretty good nick, its just the outer > cloth which has deteriorated. > > Has anyone done this job, or can suggest a good technique, or can anyone > reccomend an upholsterer in the Lancashire area who will do it for me. I've done this on 2 900s and a 99, with varying degrees of success. The two methods I used were: Remove shell, scrape off all the foam, then: [1] Seal the whole shell with polystyrene resin, wait for it to set, apply EvoStik, and smooth on new foam backed fabric. or [2] Use M3 upholstery spray adhesive all over, and smooth on new foam backed fabric. Method [1] takes a lot longer, and costs more in materials, but it worked better for me (used it twice). Method [2] is quicker and easier, but the fabric started coming away from the shell at the corners after a year or so. If you can buy a pre-lined shell at a reasonable price, it's well worth it - it's not a nice job. -- Grunff
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