VINYL ROOF REFURB OR WHAT

VINYL ROOF REFURB OR WHAT

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plasticpig72

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148 months

Monday 12th December 2016
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here's my car

It's the original Vinyl and Weathershield which i like and it makes the 3000M different.
Now the sliding/folding part has a very small split each side so needs replacing for sure.
The rest is solid but has been painted in the past.
For sure 100% i will keep a vinyl roof on the car.
The big question is:
1. remove and glue a complet new roof (the best option of course) which seems a big job but a nice project.
2. replace just the centre sliding/folding part and paint the rest.
I think the 3000M needs to keep a Vinyl roof which is it's identity and it has worn for 40 Years.
Open to ideas
Alan

chris52

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182 months

Monday 12th December 2016
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I replaced the vinyl roof and sunroor material on mine. The sunroof was fairly straight forward. The vinyl roof was a horrible job but I did do it on my own and having a helper would have made the job much easier.
You will need all the glass out front and rear plus the alloy trim and alloy guttering plus the rest of the sunroof frame. Do not use spray glue get a good quality high temperature contact adhesive. I got the material from Segal auto trim supplies in Manchester. I had a local trim company stitch and glue the crease lines.
There are some good videos on YouTube on how to fit it.
Chris

plasticpig72

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148 months

Monday 12th December 2016
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hi Chris,
many thanks for the info.
Is the roof on your car also oatmeal like my car.
Could you please send contact details of your supplier <alan.barker@orange.fr>
I think i have found the supplier:
SEGAL AUTO TRIM SALFORD
TRIMCAR HOUSE
29 BLACKFRIARS ROAD
SALFORD M3 7AQ
I think maybe the reference is "A809 OATMEAL JAGUAR VINYL"
I will see when the sample arrives.
Was the sliding part already made and different supplier?
I know the only way is to replace the Sunroof + Vinyl.
I just need to convince swmbo. Maybe i can give her a nice Christmas presentxmas
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Monday 12th December 14:29

chris52

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Monday 12th December 2016
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The sliding part was the same material from the same supplier. I just stripped off all the old material and sent it to my trimmer to refit the new material.
Chris

plasticpig72

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148 months

Tuesday 13th December 2016
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thanks Chris,
i know my 3000M would look super with a new vinyl roof.
The seals on the back window and windscreen need replacing also.
I know a specialist (sellerie) near me who fitted a new headlining from a bare shell in a 1600M for me.
Do you remember what glue you used please
cheers
Alan

chris52

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Tuesday 13th December 2016
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http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1263-heat-resistan...
This is the stuff you need. I got two tins but I had a lot of other trim work to do so pretty sure one will do it easily.
Chris

plasticpig72

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Tuesday 20th December 2016
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I have recieved 2 different samples from Segal. One is Jaguar Oatmeal Vinyl which is the sample i ordered and also they sent TVR Fawn Vinyl that they suggest.
I am surprised it is very supple and i imagine it will follow the contours better.
The Vinyl on my 3000M has been painted before and i need to find an unpainted part to check the colour.
I will try to look under the alloy frame around the Weathershield.
Alan

plasticpig72

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Sunday 15th January 2017
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Hi Chris,
i wondered if you can answer another question please.
I have samples of Vinyl from Segal and also Woolies.
The Segal Vinyl Fawn TVR seems very stretchy and is not rubberised on the back to be strong for the sliding/folding part.
The sample from Woolies Cream ref:24-C is not stretchy and has a more resistant backing for the sliding/folding part.
Do you remember the reference for the Vinyl you used from Segal please.
Thanks for your trouble.
My E-mail is <alan.barker AT orange.fr>
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Sunday 15th January 09:12

chris52

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Sunday 15th January 2017
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The vinyl I used which I got from Segal did not have the rubber backing on. I don't think this is necessary at all when you consider that the full rag top cars don't use a rubberised backing.
Chris

plasticpig72

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Sunday 15th January 2017
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Hi Chris thanks for speedy reply.
Do you have a photo of final result and the reference of the Vinyl,
many thanks
Alan

chris52

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182 months

Sunday 15th January 2017
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I don't have the car any more so this is the only picture I have of the roof. Sorry can't remember the code .

plasticpig72

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Sunday 15th January 2017
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Hi Chris,
very nice job black with white paint. With my 3000M i will need beige or fawn light colour
Alan