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[Senile Old Git]

This is so exciting, its now going back together at long last

Has anyone got any tips on refitting the headlining?

What glue do we use?

Do we start at the front or the back?

Generally any tips would be gratefully recieved!!

[miniboo]

lots of bulldog clips and about a week of free time

[bert998]

When i did it I did it front to back with the aid of a lot of clamps and pegs, and a tin of contact adhesive. Make sure you use good quality glue.

[pikey7]

dont use glue. good quality double sided tape.....

[1984mini25]

dont use glue. good quality double sided tape.....

So glad you said that, quietly patting the rolls of double-sided tape I’ve just bought ready for when I do mine over crimbo.

[bloomers]

bit sticky when taking the old stuff off!

ian

[Senile Old Git]

nice! ... double sided tape ....... I didn't think of that, thanks guys

Any recommendations on glue, as I reckon a combination of both might work

[bert998]

evo-stik contact adhesive, wont beat it

[Senile Old Git]

evo-stik contact adhesive, wont beat it

Isn't that a bit unforgiving if U get it wrong, I am doing this with her indoors & she always gets this sort of thing wrong ...... shes female!!

I was looking ideally for a glue that sets semi hard, so I can make adjustments on her side! anyone any ideas what was used at the factory ?

[pikey7]

no glue! It might look good for a year or so, but after its been heat cycled it stains the headlining meaning you only have to do it again. And especially evo-stick contact adhesive with white or cream lining! The glue is brown, and your headlining will be soon after! :s

[bert998]

no glue! It might look good for a year or so, but after its been heat cycled it stains the headlining meaning you only have to do it again. And especially evo-stick contact adhesive with white or cream lining! The glue is brown, and your headlining will be soon after! :s

Fair enough, never had that problem as mine was black

looks like double sided tape is the way to go

[Big_Adam]

or no headlining.

thats what I'd have, i'm bloody lazy tho.

[mandyc]

buldog clips, spray adhesive and a hairdryer although we did all the above, made a thourough hash of it and got the yellow pages, found a local car upholsteror who did the job again properly for £85 with the same tools but a great deal more skill. good luck!

[Russell]

i have only done black headlings so again i cant comment on the staining thing. but glue should only end up right at the edge of the lining, where its later covered by all the window seals so i dont see why it would matter anyway.
however if you do use it, use propper contact adhesive not the solvent free stuff (it simply doesnt work)!
also get ova to staples and buy loads of the smallest buldog clips (pegs just aint strong enuf!) i used 160 clips and dit it it two halves so 320 if i wanted to do it in one go! sounds excessive i know and it almost certainly is but they are only cheap (think 160 were £3-£4) and considerably cheaper than havin to pay someone to do it!
start wherever and dont use any glue at first just clips. keep going round tensioning everywhere till there are no wrinkles. you should end up with it exactly how you want it but covered in clips! take a row of 4-5 clips off, glue and trim, replace the clips and continues working your way round.
it takes ages and its very frustrating, you just need the patience and you can get realy good results first time.
good luck

[Senile Old Git]

Russell,

Thanks for that, isn't Flea Bay handy sometimes!!

I will follow your advice.......Think that will be next weekends job!!