Vinyl Roof Replacement

overdriver

Anybody knows who does it, and what sort of money you're looking at?
Thanks in advance.

sogood

overdriver wrote: »

Anybody knows who does it, and what sort of money you're looking at?
Thanks in advance.

There was a similar post on here recently with some follow up answers and info. Do a search and you should find out all you need to know.

overdriver

I did that before i posted and found only something quite old.
I'll try again.

JoeySully

id be interested in hearing reply's too - i need some work done on mine.

Sent a mail to these guys but no reply yet
http://www.windscreenhospital.ie/products/sunroofs.htm

overdriver

If you get a reply joey, let me know!
Thanks

Sids Not

not that long ago.....;)

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055576922&highlight=escort+roof

airnwater

Martin Murray ,Croom ,Co.Limerick

is the guy who has ad in Vintage Scene mag

he has done loads of them, helpful guy

087 2590025

overdriver

Thanks lads.
A bit rich for my blood. 600 euro...

overdriver

I got a roof from East Kent Trim:

http://www.classiccar-trim.com/

80-something quid sterling plus delivery. and it's cut to size already.

I'll keep ye posted if ye're interested, of course.

JoeySully

what was in the kit ? just the Vinyl for the sunroof part?

overdriver

There's no sunroof.
It hasn't arrived yet, but I think the whole lot is there. I'll let you know when it gets here.

bugsntinas

we got one from them a year or so ago.it's going on the car in the next month or so.there is plenty of excess vinyl in the kit and also 2 tins of contact glue aswell.

overdriver

sogood wrote: »

There was a similar post on here recently with some follow up answers and info. Do a search and you should find out all you need to know.

A search only shows up results if you misspell vinyl as "vynil", sogood.


I removed the old roof, and there were some rusty horrors lurking beneath. Particularly around the edges of the windscreen.

I much prefer the lines of the car without the vinyl, so I'm just going to paint it.

For those who have wondered what is under a factory vinyl roof, its finished in primer, and a little topcoat overspray.

sogood

overdriver wrote: »

A search only shows up results if you misspell vinyl as "vynil", sogood.


I removed the old roof, and there were some rusty horrors lurking beneath. Particularly around the edges of the windscreen.

I much prefer the lines of the car without the vinyl, so I'm just going to paint it.

For those who have wondered what is under a factory vinyl roof, its finished in primer, and a little topcoat overspray.

Mis-spelling vinyl is a common enough occurence overdriver and a point worth remembering for future reference. It is possible however to do a good DIY vinyl roof job if you have the skills. patience and access to a good industrial sewing machine, as most upholsterers would. A wee nixer, with just two seams to sew up. The vinyl in question is just "Trimcell" available from any upholstery supplies, such as Zhivago in Capel Street in Dublin. Templates are made up first in paper and the Trimcell is very forgiving, with a lot of stretch and "give" in it. It is applied with a contact adhesive, with just one chance to get it right, but with enough excess left on the Vinyl, trimming off after fixing is the way to go. Best done also in warm conditions.

overdriver

I really wouldn't have the courage to do it mate...
It took me so long to remove the glue - and its still not all off - that if I messed up it'd drive me mad to take it all off again.

Is the Trimcell not treated afterwards or anything?

sogood

I did an Escort many years back and it was a great success. It didnt have a vinyl roof to start with, so no glue to clean off, just a good sanding and cleaning to key the original paintwork. No treatment needed on the Trimcell either, just the usual after care you would take, as in cleaning etc.

manta mad

this is whats under the vinyl roof covering , started back at my sr yesterday

JoeySully

Did you replace the vinyl on the manta? or paint it?

manta mad

JoeySully wrote: »

Did you replace the vinyl on the manta? or paint it?

not replaced yet , going for soda blasting very soon
then welding & paint !

bugsntinas

this was kit from eat kent trim.

JoeySully

Hi bugsntinas

Did this vinyl come sewn up or did you get it done?

bugsntinas

hi joey
the kit is already sewn up just like the original.