Roof lining

**CraigE** · 17th September 2016, 11:48 AM

Mate your trimmer is telling furphys, there are plenty of options in the right width, but is dependent on what your want and match to original. Foam backed is limited in width with widest being 165cm (which should be wide enough, just) that I could find. Most are not replacing with the foam backed stuff, but just using a felt like material to avoid further failure. The wholesaler indicated most Upholsterers are advising staright material over foam backed. I have just bought felt to do my sons and is just over 2m wide, so more than wide enough to do a D2. Going a much darker colour graphite to contrast, but they had some that was a very close match to original in 2m widths. They had plenty of options in stock and colours. Vinyl was a bit narrower ranging from 135cm - 165cm. Plus many other materials. That was from an Upholstery Wholesaler.
Cheers
Craig

Originally Posted by thai_tiger

just had the roof lining done by a trimmer. A bit surprised to see that they had joined two pieces together it now has a seam left to right inline with the storage pockets, they tell me that they can longer source material wide enough so have to make a join. If I wanted one piece would have to use felt. Oh well, it will sag again in a bit so will get done correctly next time. anyone had the same problem or have I been dudded.

**thai_tiger** · 17th September 2016, 06:31 PM

Its holding up well so far, the colour match is perfect its just the join I don't like but because I'm not looking straight at it I'm not thinking about it. Ive seen a couple since that have used the felt and did look smart.

**Roadrunner230** · 17th September 2016, 07:00 PM

A local guy in Memerambi near Kingaroy. Ricky is his name and hes very busy people are booked 4-5 months ahead. He used the felt type on mine and did a very good job and it was his first LR. If you need his number IB me and ill give it to you. Ill put up some pic tomorrow. Very happy camper.

**laney** · 19th September 2016, 03:28 PM

Had my D2 roof lining done about 2 years ago done in two pieces but looks good was about $330 is still their no sags very happy with job price good to .

**northiam** · 19th September 2016, 03:44 PM

Available at most auto upholstery mobs
2.0 metre widths

Daley's - Product Catalogue ? Montana Felt

**Roverlord off road spares** · 19th September 2016, 04:26 PM

If a motor trimmer says he has to put a join in then walk away and go somewhere else. It's probably he doesn't deal with a wholesaler with the correct width material. It most certainly can be done without a join.

**PeterM** · 3rd October 2016, 09:35 PM

Suggestions for any trimmers in SE Melbourne?

**Roverlord off road spares** · 4th October 2016, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by PeterM

Suggestions for any trimmers in SE Melbourne?

I got mine done by this mob in Ringwood, they did a fantastic job and with the correct width material.
Classic Motor Trimmers

Auto Restoration Service

Address: 6/475-477 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134

Phone: (03) 9879 4932

they are Near Car city
cheers, Mario

**Ollie** · 5th October 2016, 12:40 AM

Hi
I did my reline myself, in hindesight $350 is worth it.
There are quite a few posts on this topic a couple had repeat problems with the foam backing failing, so I did mine in a charcoal coloured felt from Clark Rubber no foam backing, it matches the seats and dash colour, very pleased but it was a a very fiddly job.
Regards Ollie

**Pierre** · 7th October 2016, 02:38 PM

Classic Trimmers - Steve Dodd. Good bloke, does a great job for the correct price.

We have used their services for 15 years.

Pete

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