head liner

robin hood · Post by **robin hood** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 20:19

Hi can anyone give me a contact for a head liner fitter in the midlands thanx

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 08:31

its perfectly possable to do yourself with a bit of time and care and a sewing machine, or you could take it back to the factory like ( I think) angus did.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:51

Yup - can't recommend the factory trim shop highly enough. Full headlining inc. putting leather on the sunvisors in place of vinyl - 1/3 the best price I was quoted locally - and an excuse to take the beastie home for a couple of days so the guy who did the original work could work his magic again.

Contact details are in the recommended suppliers list.

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:34

amarshall wrote:Yup - can't recommend the factory trim shop highly enough. Full headlining inc. putting leather on the sunvisors in place of vinyl - 1/3 the best price I was quoted locally - and an excuse to take the beastie home for a couple of days so the guy who did the original work could work his magic again.

Contact details are in the recommended suppliers list.

Mine is going to need doing this year. How much did the factory charge, please?
(PM me if preferred)

Thanks

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 19:46

It was around £500 and took them two days to complete.

robin hood · Post by **robin hood** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 21:17

Thanx where abouts is the factory to get the lining done?

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 22:40

Hethel, near Wymondham, Norfolk. Postcode NR14 8EZ

robertverhey · Post by **robertverhey** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 22:57

As an aside, it's a very do-able DIY job, you just buy the fabric and glue, and use the old bits as a template. There's a bit of sewing involved but pretty straightforward. Very satisfying.

Robert

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:03

amarshall wrote:It was around £500 and took them two days to complete.

Thanks. Maybe I'll try DIY.

Tanz · Post by **Tanz** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 14:39

robertverhey wrote:Thanks. Maybe I'll try DIY.
amarshall wrote:It was around £500 and took them two days to complete.
Thanks. Maybe I'll try DIY.

If you want to go DIY try this link

http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop ... &sk=t&sd=a

Dave's (DPR59) pictures have gone but mine are still there. I used the 'how to' in the Tech articles on this forum to get started but changed a couple of things as I went along. Its not too hard to do.

robin hood · Post by **robin hood** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 18:19

Thanx just had a quote from a local classic car re trimmer, says he can do it for 200 quid, so might give him a try as he comes highly recommended,Phil

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:21

Tanz wrote: If you want to go DIY try this link

http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop ... &sk=t&sd=a

Dave's (DPR59) pictures have gone but mine are still there. I used the 'how to' in the Tech articles on this forum to get started but changed a couple of things as I went along. Its not too hard to do.

Thanks for the link, very useful. I've also been studying Chris Wright's article, which is very good as well.
I think I might give it a go.

Cheers.

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 09:51

For those going down the diy route get woolies to send you a couple of samples as they do 2 or 3 similar materials. Plus you must used their adhesive not just any old tin of evostick as it will fail even quicker.

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