I'm looking to fit a vinyal roof to my MKII 2 door escort. It has not previously had one fitted. Has anyone had any expeience with this and knows where to purchace one?

you go to an upholsterer, and he fits (glues) vinyl of your choice. A lot of originals were sent by dealers to a local upholsterer. (all Cars included)

I have just pulled the vinyl roof off a MK2 2 door and are not looking at putting one back on. I have the small c-pillar trims that go at the end of the vinyl if you want them. cheers Ted

Use a paint roller and some good quality external paint to your colour of choice.

Trust me, it looks just like a vinyl roof but without the hassle or cost!!

This is not a joke! I have done this on many a car and comments have all been, "What a sensational vinyl roof, I didn't know you could get it in that colour!

Nice idea Red Pepper! But I'm after the feel that only vinyl(I've spelt it right this time) can give.

Teddiesign- I would love those trims! I'll message you to work something out. Thanks.

The paint, if rolled right, will give the same feel, especially if it is a vinyl paint

To add a little more left field to this discussion -

A few years ago I was using a Mk2 Ghia as a motorkhana car and the inside part of the vinyl roof was dead (the bit between the seams. After removing that section only, I left the glue on and painted the whole roof (remaining vinyl sections and the gluey centre section - black... Funny thing was you could only tell the difference between the 2 parts if you knew and were within 1m of it..... Alot of people did not believe me - even when I told them - so I recon the paint roller trick would fool 99% of people and no rust issues either...

Seriously - Why do you want a vinyl roof. They were very rare on the 2Dr cars, very 70's ish and best way to rust out the roof / pillars underneath... They alos dont quite look right on a 2Dr as they do on a 4Dr, but that is in the eye of the beholder. On the plus side you can rest your tool boxes on the roof without having to worry about the paint though...!

I'm sure I have seen ready cut vinyl roof kits on UK websites, do an Ebay UK search also try Aldridges trim supplies in the UK

I got my vinyl roof from east kent trim supplies via Smcka. I am very happy with the quality and got to fit it myself. Its not hard at all when you know how.