wedge roof

[jon haines]

i recall someone posting something about recovering the centre section of the roof themselves but cant find it, so if so were do you get stuff from and what type of job is it please.

[GV]

The simplest way is to take your section to a trimmer and get it done. It may cost a bit more but its worth it. The reason why I say this is because there are 2 seams that need stitching which act as the roof's overhang. If you want to get it stitched this is where the trimmer comes into it - the cost to get it re-covered is marginable.

You can do it without the seams - the fabric is available from Martrim - you will need a metre plus some good adhesive which they can supply too. When covering (without the seams) - start from the middle and re-cover the panel outwards making sure you follow the instructions applicable to the glue you are using.

Preparation is the key beforehand. Use thinner or solvent remover to get the old glue off the panel giving the panel a slight once over with an abrasive sponge to give the glue a nice key. Obviously you will need to make sure you get all the old roof off first as you will find some stubborn bits left on.

Should be straight forward job, I'm re-covering my entire hood after xmas which I will take some pics to post during the process to give anyone an idea what's involved in case they want to have a go too.

[jon haines]

thanks for that i think i will take your advice. look forwards to seing pictures of you roof when done.

[wedgefettler]

Jon,
if you can afford it, it may be a job for the DC Trim lads who work out of Surface and Design at Blackpool. They did a cracking job on my seats, and I'd trust them with my roof.

[jon haines]

thats the problem im skint and my main job this winter is replacing rear discs which is not easy or cheap if i get someone to do it for me.

[rev-erend]

There is no reason why you should not do the roof yourself if you are keen.

There is a good link here to the Griff pages of someone doing their roof.. if they can do it - I'm sure a wedge owner can.

http://www.thegriffithpages.com/modifications/exte...

[mrcrappy]

hi, if your roof is just discoloured and needs a pep up i used the black vinyl spray from halfords(£8.99 a can), its obviously for vinyl but soaks into the canvas hood a treat, then a coat of fabsil from the camping shop and it looks very black for not much money, ive tried renovo before but it doesnt cover very well the roof always looked like a dodgy grey rather than as new black.
as for recover it cant be that hard all the outer mohair stuff is glued with no stitching on mine, the inner cover bit could be reused, try Woolies in market deeping for the hood material and use proper glue from them ( or another specialist) i once used spray glue for a parcel shelf, when it got hot a glue mist stuck to everything including the inner glass, oh an the shelf material lifted too.
regards
jon.