Hood lining fabric supplier

[mattg]

Hi all. I need to replace the hood lining fabric and I was wondering if anyone knows where to get some in cream that is wide enough not to have a join in it. I have found a grey alternative in a felt kind of finish but am keen on a beige or cream. Can wait for it to come from os if need be. Cheers Matt

[p38arover]

Not really an answer to your question but why not get it done by a professional?

I had my P38A done here in Sydney for $110 (I removed and refitted the shell). That price included the sunroof panel.

[sheerluck]

If you can get it done by a professional for the price that Ron has quoted, snatch their hand off, as I did my D1 and it was a pig of a job.

Doesn't answer your original question, but very much worth looking at as an alternative.

[OffTrack]

Auto Headlining (http://www.sctextiles.com.au/products/autofoam.htm)

2144XW Shale is apparently pretty close to the original headliner in colour.

I was quoted $32 per metre +gst with a minimum order of 4 metres back in December.

cheers
Paul

[p38arover]

If you can get it done by a professional for the price that Ron has quoted, snatch their hand off, as I did my D1 and it was a pig of a job.

Scouse and I both had ours done by the same bloke for the same price. That was a year or so back so prices could have risen.

See http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/141163-roof-lining-sagging-can-you-recommend-trimmer.html

There's a rather interesting dark headlining in that thread.

I also gave some tips on removing the sunroof in that thread.

[mattg]

Thanks Paul.

I am getting one done in one disco by a pro but it is Grey finish and the other disco is Very cream and I don't want gray as it is the only option he has. he said nothing else is wide enough. I have removed the shell so I will remove it and do it myself on the next one if this Shale stuff works out. or just supply the fabric for him to do it.

Paul did the Shale stuff need a join?

Thanks


Auto Headlining (http://www.sctextiles.com.au/products/autofoam.htm)

2144XW Shale is apparently pretty close to the original headliner in colour.

I was quoted $32 per metre +gst with a minimum order of 4 metres back in December.

cheers
Paul

[OffTrack]

I still have bought mine. It's starting to look very tent like so ill be ordering some soon. I know at least one member who has purchased has said the colour is a little darker than stock but not by much.

I had a couple of swatches of two colours I thought would be ok. They were too grey and dark but the fabric itself is very similar to stock.

The 64" wide fabric covers the full width in one piece. No joins needed. I came across this seller after seeing the colour code and width mentioned on a US forum that sells headlining kits for D2's.

Cheers
Paul

[Modelsp]

Matt
i got mine from this mob
they have all the colours and no limit on metres purchased
it is also wide enough plus about 50mm extra each side
it was $22 metre
http://www.sctextiles.com.au (http://www.sctextiles.com.au,,,email/)
Paul;)
posted info on 22nd feb in general chat
they are in Mt Druitt
website and postage of material
cheers
Paul

[Mr.Bear]

I seriously need to do my lining. Its getting like the inside of a bedouin tent

My dilema is while I'm quiet competant to take the whole lining thing down from the roof, I'm wondering how I then get it to the fabric relining place.
Being that its the length of the inside of the disco ????

My alternative transport is a motorbike or the wifes 2 door cabriolet, both of which would be highly amusing but not practical or safe.

Anyone out there performed this exercise?

[p38arover]

Yep.

I borrowed a neighbour's trailer.

[northiam]

Daleys Montana felt in 5 shades. I used shale grey matched perfect in 2.0 metre widths 4.0m long Daley's - Contact Information (http://www.daleys.com.au/contact)

If you can remove the headlining you can diy it easy...
Remove old glue with acetone you need over a litre, nothing else works!
I used Permatex Body Shop Heavy Duty Headliner & Carpet Adhesive, body, interior & trim, specialized maintenance & repair, Automotive, Permatex Australia (http://www.permatex.com.au/_products/Automotive/specialized+maintenance+++repair/body,+interior+++trim/Permatex+Body+Shop+Heavy+Duty+Headliner+++Carpet+A dhesive-1394.aspx) glue you need 2 cans (I found out)

Start glueing and laying from the centre working outwards
If you have rear aircon don't remove the ceiling registers best removed/fitted when headlining is out of car.
Regards

[Roverlord off road spares]

I seriously need to do my lining. Its getting like the inside of a bedouin tent

My dilema is while I'm quiet competant to take the whole lining thing down from the roof, I'm wondering how I then get it to the fabric relining place.
Being that its the length of the inside of the disco ????

My alternative transport is a motorbike or the wifes 2 door cabriolet, both of which would be highly amusing but not practical or safe.

Anyone out there performed this exercise?

Easy done, when I did mine I just raised the shell back up and clipped the roof tang ends at the rear, and found there were things on the sides and front to hold it.
I drove to the trimmer like that and and picked it up again like that and fitted it properly at home. Once you pull it down you'll find spots to hold it up.

[Modelsp]

Mr Bear
easiest way is to take everything out that is screwed into the roof and the door seals.
if you have a sun roof it also has some of the roof trim glued to the sunroof surround you need to remove this carefully.
leave 1 bolt in each of the grab handles
remove sun visors
remove upper roof console and centre DVD player if you have one
the replace 1 screw either side in sun visor position with a large piece if plastic ice cream container over screw to hold it up
with 7 seaters you can just leave the rear headrests in place folded up
you will need to take the upper "A" & "B" door pillar trims off also as well as the rear upper panels at the back that cover the top side windows.
roof lights and air conditioner duct outlets if you have them also need to come out.
once you get to the trimmers you will have to lay the seats all down flat so as to get the shell out without bending it,
undo all of your leftover bolts and screws.
drop one side down first and pull it out of the rear door,one side up one side down(get a helper)be careful not to damage any of the corners as they tend to stand out when the job is finished.
sorry this is a bit long winded but that's how it comes out.
Cheers
Paul;)

[Mr.Bear]

Thanks guys, and especially Modelsp for that comprehensive dismantling procedure.
I'm lucky that I dont have a sunroof or rear aircon so makes the operation a little simpler.
I'll lock it in for my next RDO
Cheers / Andy

[Mr.Bear]

Finally got my self organised and down to AA Motor Trimming in Granville for the headlining renew, job done in less than six hours.
I spent the time with the liner out tidying up my spagetti like wiring add ons over the years up in the overhead console area, cable tying neatly and installing a compass mirror I picked up on Ebay.
Finished roof liner looks really good, didnt quiet have time to reinstall all the roof trimmings before it got too dark here in rainy Sydney to see what I was doing properly, will finish off this weekend.
Happy to recommend them at $150 it saved me a massive job in an area I know nothing about - headliner recovering that is.
:D
I feel I spent yet another RDO constructively bonding with my Disco.

One intersting observation, with the headlining out it aint half noisy driving when it rains :o