reapholstering of roof panels
reapholstering of roof panels
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chopps

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50 posts

221 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I will try not to post this twice..... Does anyone know of a good upholstery firm who would be able to deal with re-doing roof sections of my S? I'm in Biggin Hill, so Bromley, Croydon or surrounding area would be helpful. I thank you....

glenrobbo

40,461 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Will that be all four roof panels?

Sorry Chopps getmecoat


ETA. I bet you've got a four-poster. scratchchin

I wish I could be more helpful, but I'm oop north, I'm sure someone will be along soon with recommendations.

Edited by glenrobbo on Friday 26th April 11:11

chopps

Original Poster:

50 posts

221 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Lol! Just the two....... laugh

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I am just starting to look into this, I reckon just the panels is something a handy amateur could have a decent go at, if we could source the material.
Peel the old covering off and "Evo-Stick" stretch new covering on, replace seals. How hard can it be??? ( famous last words)
The folding hood section would be a different kettle of worms though.!

GadgeS3C

4,727 posts

193 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Some very useful info available from the (happily back) TVR Series website.

Direct link

I could do with mine doing but I'm a little nervous eek

glenrobbo

40,461 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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S2Mike said:
The folding hood section would be a different kettle of worms though.!
I reckon it could be a whole new can of fish Mike. smile

phillpot

17,509 posts

212 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I reckon cutting the slots for the "tangs" neatly and in exactly the right place would be the tricky bit scratchchin

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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glenrobbo said:
S2Mike said:
The folding hood section would be a different kettle of worms though.!
I reckon it could be a whole new can of fish Mike. smile
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Many a true word spoken in double dutch.!

glenrobbo

40,461 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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S2Mike said:
Many a true word spoken in double dutch.!
I'd be interested to hear Han's views on the subject.

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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SSSShhhhhhhh, Walls have sausages. !

NiceCupOfTea

25,586 posts

280 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Norman did the roof panels on mine, he might have some thoughts.

You might try Cass Bros trimmers on the A21 south of Bromley, opposite the Shell garage. I've spoken to them before at Bromley Pageant of Motoring about refurbing some leather seats and they were very helpful. Not used them personally though.

Sandgrounder

564 posts

173 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I have done some investigation into this, but haven't got the nerve to try it myself so will probably end up paying a professional.

Anyway, if you need it, material can be sourced from these guys.. they sent me a sample and it looks top quality.

http://www.car-hood.co.uk/content.php?nID=2&cI...

Graham

Good luck!

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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I have e-mailed these people, thanks for the link Sandgrounder.
How hard can it be.... ?
I also read the link to the "How To"
Sounds straight forward ish.

Elfit

573 posts

233 months

Saturday 27th April 2013
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I need to do this too.

Do the car-hood people send it out with stitching in do you know?

Cheers
Tim