Headlining revamp

The trim and glue arrived yesterday, unfortunately the lid and nozzle of the spray can had been damaged in the post and I didn't notice till I unwrapped it all.

Needless to say I cracked on anyway. The headlining is done and looks great.

But the broken nozzle dripped more glue on the bench, floor, my arm and everywhere else I didn't need it rather than spraying on the roof lining.

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basher79 said:

just sorted my Headlining less then 5 mins , thanks to the staple gun

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Thats what I used as well and it worked well for ages until I replaced it with a La SAlle trim headlining kit

Hi tom

Yeah no worries, the way i did it was to carefully peel off the old saggy material, smooth that out onto the reverse of new material and draw around it like a template.

Then cut out the shape a little bigger to allow some fudge factor.

It made it easier to measure the lining out and find the middle of each panel, draw a line on both panel and new fabric - then when you come to glue it down you have an exact point to start from.

Hope this helps

Jim



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Originally Posted by tomtomtom
Hi there,

Any chance you could let me know how you did your roof lining? It looks really great and Id like to do the same to mine?

Did you cut the material to size, or stick it down and cut off any extra?

Many thanks
Tom

Last bit to finish the job;

Okay this looks perfect.... it's the 'insulation' to prevent condensation that people mention that I am not sure about. Does the camping mat idea glued to the roof prevent condensation or just absorb it?

MrJC said:

Okay this looks perfect.... it's the 'insulation' to prevent condensation that people mention that I am not sure about. Does the camping mat idea glued to the roof prevent condensation or just absorb it?

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Its not for absorbing the condensation as it has no way to drain and would just mould - its supposed to stop the warm moist air contacting the cold metal of the roof so the water cant condense.

I havnt stuck any camping mat to mine- i used an army radhaz kit to insulate the airgap.

MrJC said:

Okay this looks perfect.... it's the 'insulation' to prevent condensation that people mention that I am not sure about. Does the camping mat idea glued to the roof prevent condensation or just absorb it?

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Prevents - thankfully camping mat is non absorbent

Stops water vapour meeting cold metal and condensing

Had camping mat glued to my roof (make sure you use high temp adhesive - e.g. trimfix) for a couple of years now - huge difference

Station House said:

Prevents - thankfully camping mat is non absorbent

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Closed cell foam is supposed to be but it will still hold water -the ones we get at work are terrible! also it tends to be expensive, iv seen ppl go for the cheaper option and its worse than sticking a sponge to the roof! Lol

I will take a drive over and collect from the guy in Oldham.... My 110 will need 3 portions for the 3 roof panels... gutted I have a sun roof

deaftonewonder said:

Closed cell foam is supposed to be but it will still hold water -the ones we get at work are terrible! also it tends to be expensive, iv seen ppl go for the cheaper option and its worse than sticking a sponge to the roof! Lol

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Closed cell foam shouldn't absorb. Its a sealed unit. You shouldnt see any of the inner bubbles.

chunkymunky said:

Closed cell foam shouldn't absorb. Its a sealed unit. You shouldnt see any of the inner bubbles.

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It shouldnt your right but iv spent many years laying on pussers roll matts to know that it does! Lol
Should be fine on the inside of a 'rover roof, tho before my revamp it was almost like it was rainin indoors!!

I am lining the back out in mats when i have good weather for a weekend. Then i have a roll of water repellent fabric ala raincoat off cuts which will then be glues to that. Should work a treat.

Im guessing this foil backed camping mat would be good, foil side outermost? Its only 6mm but could be doubled up, the replace headlining?




Also, would it be best to lay it over the roof struts, or piece it in in-between?

LeadFarmer said:

Im guessing this foil backed camping mat would be good, foil side outermost? Its only 6mm but could be doubled up, the replace headlining?

Also, would it be best to lay it over the roof struts, or piece it in in-between?

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Just took mine out as it was holding water like a sponge.

So do all camping mats hold water, are there different types?

I think that there are different types. I use the B&Q stuff now.

you need close cell matting there is plenty on E-Bay !

bluehaze said:

I think that there are different types. I use the B&Q stuff now.

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Hi, nice job on your roof insulation The B and Q thermal foil you used was it the stuff that has foil on one side? If it was I am just wondering if double sided foil would make any difference re heat or cold coming through the roof?
What do you think?

Well thanks to this thread mines all done now , really pleased. My defender is certainly quieter now and looks fab. I've now got a spare defender 90 frt headliner for sale.

psulli16 said:

Well thanks to this thread mines all done now , really pleased. My defender is certainly quieter now and looks fab. I've now got a spare defender 90 frt headliner for sale.

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Any pics to share?