Headlining - Revision history

Grinnders at 07:48, 21 September 2021

2021-09-21T07:48:53Z

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	===And the end result?===		===And the end result?===

	Well I took a bit of advice from the marine ~~reupholsteres~~ and suppliers of the contact glue in NOT using a roller to smooth it out, as they suggested it made force the glue through the foam backing and onto the surface of the cloth face.		Well I took a bit of advice from the marine reupholsters and suppliers of the contact glue in NOT using a roller to smooth it out, as they suggested it made force the glue through the foam backing and onto the surface of the cloth face.

	I started in the middle with the roof on its back, and aligned the ribbing width-ways. Whilst choosing a side to work on I tried to keep it taught but smooth from the inside out, ~~focussing~~ on concave/inside corners and creases until I reached the edge where the window glass rubber sits. I tried to get it as close as I could right around the edge.		I started in the middle with the roof on its back, and aligned the ribbing width-ways. Whilst choosing a side to work on I tried to keep it taught but smooth from the inside out, focusing on concave/inside corners and creases until I reached the edge where the window glass rubber sits. I tried to get it as close as I could right around the edge.

	I'm not sure how much extra effort it is but if I was to do this again I would remove the rubbers so the fabric could go behind rather than what I attempted which is a straight edge to butt up to the rubber seals.		I'm not sure how much extra effort it is but if I was to do this again I would remove the rubbers so the fabric could go behind rather than what I attempted which is a straight edge to butt up to the rubber seals.

Grinnders at 14:50, 23 August 2021

2021-08-23T14:50:31Z

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	! ~~Expanded Foam Tape Plugging the gap.~~		!
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Grinnders at 14:48, 23 August 2021

2021-08-23T14:48:40Z

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Grinnders at 14:46, 23 August 2021

2021-08-23T14:46:10Z

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	And the end result?		===And the end result?===

	Well I took a bit of advice from the marine reupholsteres and suppliers of the contact glue in NOT using a roller to smooth it out, as they suggested it made force the glue through the foam backing and onto the surface of the cloth face.		Well I took a bit of advice from the marine reupholsteres and suppliers of the contact glue in NOT using a roller to smooth it out, as they suggested it made force the glue through the foam backing and onto the surface of the cloth face.
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	I left it to dry for several hours although to be honest you've probably only got 30 mins before any further adjustment is impossible. I am pleased with the result and I'd give it 9.5/10 as I have accomplished my mission with no saggy headlining. The 0.5 is just my opportunity for improvement along the window seal edges as these are noticeable if looking upwards with the door open... not a common activity as I'm sure you'll agree.		I left it to dry for several hours although to be honest you've probably only got 30 mins before any further adjustment is impossible. I am pleased with the result and I'd give it 9.5/10 as I have accomplished my mission with no saggy headlining. The 0.5 is just my opportunity for improvement along the window seal edges as these are noticeable if looking upwards with the door open... not a common activity as I'm sure you'll agree.

	FYI the wavy 'stripe' is ~~actuall~~ dashboard reflection.		FYI the wavy 'stripe' is actually dashboard reflection.

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Grinnders at 14:45, 23 August 2021

2021-08-23T14:45:13Z

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	to be ~~continued~~...		And the end result?

			Well I took a bit of advice from the marine reupholsteres and suppliers of the contact glue in NOT using a roller to smooth it out, as they suggested it made force the glue through the foam backing and onto the surface of the cloth face.

			I started in the middle with the roof on its back, and aligned the ribbing width-ways. Whilst choosing a side to work on I tried to keep it taught but smooth from the inside out, focussing on concave/inside corners and creases until I reached the edge where the window glass rubber sits. I tried to get it as close as I could right around the edge.

			I'm not sure how much extra effort it is but if I was to do this again I would remove the rubbers so the fabric could go behind rather than what I attempted which is a straight edge to butt up to the rubber seals.

			As I had my expanding foam ready to reinstall I was able to roll over the rear crease knowing that the edge would be hidden by the foam.

			I left it to dry for several hours although to be honest you've probably only got 30 mins before any further adjustment is impossible. I am pleased with the result and I'd give it 9.5/10 as I have accomplished my mission with no saggy headlining. The 0.5 is just my opportunity for improvement along the window seal edges as these are noticeable if looking upwards with the door open... not a common activity as I'm sure you'll agree.

			FYI the wavy 'stripe' is actuall dashboard reflection.

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Grinnders: /* Optional replacements */

2021-04-01T16:04:40Z

Optional replacements

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	\| Hoping it ~~epxands~~ to 20mm!		\| Hoping it expands to 20mm!
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			to be continued...

Grinnders: /* Optional replacements */

2021-04-01T16:04:14Z

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	And finally in the process of cleaning the roof I probably penetrated the glue holding on the rear foam strip (visible on inside of rood above as a black horizontal strip between the door pillar clamps) which prevents drafts and potentially water ingress. I found this product https://www.expandingfoamtape.co.uk/collections/6-15mm/products/expanding-foam-tape-20-6-15 which measures the right size expanded but is not really compressed in the Lotus apart from on the edges....		And finally in the process of cleaning the roof I probably penetrated the glue holding on the rear foam strip (visible on inside of rood above as a black horizontal strip between the door pillar clamps) which prevents drafts and potentially water ingress. I found this product https://www.expandingfoamtape.co.uk/collections/6-15mm/products/expanding-foam-tape-20-6-15 which measures the right size expanded but is not really compressed in the Lotus apart from on the edges....

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Grinnders: /* Removing the sticky stuff (a.k.a. trials & tribulations) */

2021-03-31T15:13:56Z

Removing the sticky stuff (a.k.a. trials & tribulations)

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	! The undeniable ~~king~~!		! The undeniable King!
			Autoglym Tar Remover
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	\| Hallelujah!		\| Hallelujah!

Grinnders: /* Removing the sticky stuff (a.k.a. trials & tribulations) */

2021-03-31T15:13:18Z

Removing the sticky stuff (a.k.a. trials & tribulations)

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	! ~~Autoglym Tar Remover~~		! The undeniable king!
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	\| Hallelujah!		\| Hallelujah!

Grinnders: /* Headlining sources */

2021-03-31T15:12:34Z

Headlining sources

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	! ~~Image~~		! Factory Headlining
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	\| Subtle ribbing in factory cloth		\| Subtle ribbing in factory cloth
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	! ~~Image~~		! Comparing New with Old
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