Lining Defender rear with ply??

meego · Sep 5, 2013

I want to line the load space on my Defender with plywood. Whats the ideal thickness to use. I have a sheet of 18mm, and may be able to pick up a sheet of 6mm tomorrow. I also plan to cover it all with a roll of black chequered rubber I have.

Also what is the best method of fixing it down? I was thinking of sealing the edges anyway, so wonder if No Nails or similar could be used. I can also get this free gratis.

dieselmonkey · Sep 5, 2013

I was thinking of lining the back of mine when I get time.

I will probably use that resin covered ply which they use on trailer floors etc. Then do the external and internal angles with alli angle.

I'd go with 18mm.

SteveD · Sep 6, 2013

Most of the kits you get for vans are 6mm for the sides and door, 9mm for the floor. Isn't 18mm a bit overkill?

Billy B · Sep 6, 2013

I'm with Steve, 18mm seems a little over the top just for lining, I've only got 12mm on the floor of my van and that takes a hell of a kicking

meego · Sep 6, 2013

I was thinking 18 was a bit much, but its free

Thanks for the rePLY's

Brown · Sep 6, 2013

One advantage of going with a thinner ply is that it's bendy so you can pop it in more easily and it'll conform to the contours of the vehicle. 18mm might be a bit rigid just for a lining. Mind you, you could make a nice set of cupboards or toolboxes for your load area with it.

meego · Sep 6, 2013

Brown said:
One advantage of going with a thinner ply is that it's bendy so you can pop it in more easily and it'll conform to the contours of the vehicle. 18mm might be a bit rigid just for a lining. Mind you, you could make a nice set of cupboards or toolboxes for your load area with it.

I like that idea....weekend of head scratching coming up methinks.

Billy B · Sep 6, 2013

I didn't notice it was free, in that case 18mm is fine

SteNova · Sep 6, 2013

tiger seal to seal the rubber covering

Pikey · Sep 6, 2013

Why bother with the ply at all. Just stick ths matting direct to metal. No worry about water getting in then.

livers · Sep 6, 2013

If its free can I 'ave some?

meego · Sep 6, 2013

livers said:
If its free can I 'ave some?

Aye....if you want to drive here for the offcuts

meego · Sep 6, 2013

redhand said:
Why bother with the ply at all. Just stick ths matting direct to metal. No worry about water getting in then.

Wheel box sides are a bit bashed up back there. The ply should tidy things up, and Insulate/sound deaden it a bit as well I would think.

goonarmy · Sep 6, 2013

Our lads ply line the backs of their vans and also build a bulkhead outta it. Ill try n get a pic on monday.

meego · Sep 6, 2013

goonarmy said:
Our lads ply line the backs of their vans and also build a bulkhead outta it. Ill try n get a pic on monday.

Cheers...much appreciated

goonarmy · Sep 9, 2013

meego said:
Cheers...much appreciated

Pm ya email address n ill send the pics.

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