Roof lining done.
Did it by myself and the liner was a pleasure to work with. I had always bought scrim foam from a foam shop and used Warwick fabric macro suede.
Glued the two together then put it on.
A forum member used this macro suede already foam backed so I gave it a go. Super happy with it.
Easy to work with. Pushed into the bumps a bit better.
Laid out the liner and cleaned it off again. Got more orange grot off and fluff.
Laid out the fabric. Rubbed it down to get a feel for how it will sit and where to glue first or spots that will be tricky.
Then peeled it back half way and started spraying the glue on. Too close and it comes out too wet. Hold it back and it comes out stringy, which is better.
I started in the centre and did a strip about 20cm wide at a time. Spray both the fabric and the liner. Rub down and lightly press/firm it down. Always work out from the centre and try not to let it stick down on the edges until you are ready because it’s curved.
I did the back half first then did the front because that’s harder.
You can see here the glue laid down on the fabric and it’s too hard to see on the liner.
Start the bump for the sunnies holder first. Don’t fold over the edge yet. Then work it into the sides of the bump. Then into the recesses for the visor. It won’t stick so well in there no matter what but try anyway and the fixtures will push it in when it all goes back in.
Cut some reliefs into the visor area. I used a scalpel. Feel underneath with you finger for where the hole is. Cut from the top in the middle out to each corner. Be carful.
This will help press it down.
All glued down and reliefs cut in.
Go have a cup of tea.
Now flip it over after letting it sit for 10 or 15.
Trim the edges up with scissors. I leave about 1 inch and a half extra on the sides. Have a practice folding it over where needed to make sure you get it where to cut right.
Be super aware of your fingers with the glue. You don’t want glue on them getting rubbed all over the fabric. A bit of glue with a covering of fluff seems ok enough but keep rubbing it off and cleaning your fingers.