Roof needs recovering

[CROUCHY]

My '94 Chimaera looks generally in good shape but I've wanted the detachable roof (targa is the term?) renovated for a while now. Just needs recovering I think. There are a few 'bald patches' where the fabric has been damaged by seagulls and the like.
Is there anywhere near SE London that could do this and how much should it cost?

[jigsty]

With a bit of care and patience you could do it yourself - nice hat-trick by the way but cut out the dance routine.

Edited by jigsty on Sunday 4th June 19:29

[jonnyb]

I was quoted about £500 for a new roof fitted, but that was up in the midlands. Give A&R Pound a ring, they are up in Baldock (up the A1) but have a very good reputation. I will try and dig out the number for you.

[CROUCHY]

I'm not as skilled as my goal-scoring namesake (even though I share the initial too) so perhaps I'll get someone else to do the dexterous work on the roof! Any email/phone number would be appreciated, thanks.

[Andy JB]

Pay about £120-160 for mid targa section only. Its only glued on at the edges & not a specialist job so any retrimmer can carry out the work

[dipstick36]

Apologies for jumping on this thread but can anyone tell me what fabric they use for the hood material?

[ATG]

dipstick36 said:

Apologies for jumping on this thread but can anyone tell me what fabric they use for the hood material?

I think it is mohair

[andy-w]

Paint it!!!!!!! [small] check profile!!!

[jonnyb]

Found it: 01462 892704

They should be able to do just the mid section, but if your roof is at all faded its going to stick out like a sore thumb!

[Surrey_Wombat]

There is a place called Autohoods in Chessington who will do a total retrim and fit using good quality fabric (better than original) for £750 inc. VAT (at least that's what they quoted me about 12 months ago)

[pupp]

andy-w said:

Paint it!!!!!!! [small] check profile!!!

I've wondered about this before and like the look... much hassle getting a durable finish?

What wheels btw?

[gsw500]

I quite like the look of that too Andy.

Hmmm wonder what the yellow one would look like...?
If somebody ever came up with a 2 piece 'Summer' top roof for the Griff I would definately have it in yellow.
Sorry to harp on forgot where I was... I'll get back over to the Medallion forum..

Gsw500

[TimmyArt]

TVR car parts quoted £525+VAT for a re-cover I think