Re-Fitting A Used Headlining Or Buy New ?
#1
Posted 21 February 2019 - 08:05 PM
Thanks.
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#2
Posted 21 February 2019 - 10:25 PM
Providing there are no tears in it from the removal then i can't see why not.
You probably won't have a lot of stretch in it so I'm not sure how tight you will get it but a presentable finish should be achievable,
Fitting a new one is not a difficult task at all but it does require time and patience. If it's rushed, it won't look any good.
Cheers
Ben
#3
Posted 22 February 2019 - 05:35 AM
A simple google search will show that most mini spares suppliers have in stock. A good manufacturer in the UK is Newton Commercial
#4
Posted 22 February 2019 - 06:23 AM
they can be stretched out a little if left out in the hot sun or loose fitted in the car with a room heater going for a few hours. You'd want a little extra to hold just to get it in place and without wrinkles.
Looking at yours though, it does appear a little damaged from condensate, which is common with Minis
Does anyone know if the replacements match the originals? I know those that are available to us in Aust don't match at all.
#5
Posted 22 February 2019 - 12:09 PM
The fact it's trimmed around the windows and doors isn't going to give you much to pull and clamp onto whilst the glue dries.
#6
Posted 22 February 2019 - 02:59 PM
Make sure you don't break the plastic ends on those rods as they are devilishly expensive to replace for what they are.
#7
Posted 22 February 2019 - 03:59 PM
#8
Posted 22 February 2019 - 06:43 PM
Look after the headlining rods and plastic ends as said above, I snapped one but luckily managed to get a spare.
I reused my headlining, it was white and really badly discoloured, I cleaned it, painted it black with a vinyl paint and re-fitted it and it looks like new.
It wasn't too bad to refit and I used EvoStick Contact adhesive around the edges.
Take a look at my project build.
#9
Posted 22 February 2019 - 06:45 PM
I did take straight from a donor car and immediately put into my car, which might have made it easier.
I used miniature bulldog clips to hold in place while glue dried.
Edited by matt615, 22 February 2019 - 06:46 PM.
#10
Posted 23 February 2019 - 08:24 AM
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