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2010/01/25 08:29:05 (permalink)
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Vinyl Roof

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?
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    johnfw
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/25 09:01:05 (permalink)
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    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)
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    tedidesign
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/25 10:56:31 (permalink)
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    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
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/25 12:25:32 (permalink)
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    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!
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    markone
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/25 20:52:33 (permalink)
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    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.
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/28 21:35:07 (permalink)
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    The paint, if rolled right, will give the same feel, especially if it is a vinyl paint
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/29 08:38:51 (permalink)
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    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...!
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    gtv6capri
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/29 09:21:33 (permalink)
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    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
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    RE: Vinyl Roof 2010/01/29 10:38:52 (permalink)
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    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.
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