Popular Post maxj0 Posted October 26, 2024 Popular Post Posted October 26, 2024 Well I finally got round to replacing the sagging headlining on my Exige. The end result was very pleasing but it was way more work than I'd imagined... The easy bit was removing the old foam backed fabric. Then I was left with two issues. Firstly removing all that glue from the fibreglass without damaging it. Probably about 10 hours of scrubbing and applying autoglym tar remover. I was so fed up of this task but the recommended use of a wire wool or drill with sanding disc did not appeal. Secondly, the previous owner had drilled a hole in the roof to mount a go pro. So that needed filling with fibreglass. Not a straightforward repair as there was no access to the back of the hole. But eventually sorted and you'd never know it ever existed. I'm really pleased with the result and the foam backed fabric from Woolies was an exact match for the trim items. I bought too much fabric too, so if anyone wants the remaining then there should be enough to repair another roof. (I don't plan on doing mine again for another 15 years) Oh and BTW the estimate for doing this through Lotus was £550. Glue and fabric cost me about £50. I make that about £50 an hour for my time. 3 Quote
ethbk Posted October 29, 2024 Posted October 29, 2024 Cracking Job Max. I have seen a good few of these posts in last 12/18 months on various forums, seems like the glue has reached it life expectancy on lots of cars, mine included. I have cleaned mine off but not got around to replacing the fabric. and TBh had got used to the bare look . however your effort looks great, what glue did you use, and how difficult was it to do ? I am reasonably handy and have a son with small fingers for the fiddlily bits If you have some spare fabric, I will gladly take it off your hands and give mine a go. i can send funds for postage any anything you want for the fabric. Cheers richard Quote
maxj0 Posted October 29, 2024 Author Posted October 29, 2024 Hi Richard, Thanks for the feedback - I'm really pleased with how it looks. The recommended glue which I got from Woolies (https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/) when i ordered the cloth https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/brushed-nylon-headlining-light-grey-copy-2 was https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1554-high-heat-resistant-aerosol-adhesive but I ran out of the first can and finished it off with https://amzn.eu/d/2xs6gAR. The remaining fabric comes on a large roll to prevent fold lines. It looks more like a roll of carpet ~ 1.8m long x ~15cm diameter (although its very light). looks like there should easily be enough to do another roof. Probably best to collect rather than post (west Nottingham). drop me a message if you'd like to. Max. Quote
winthattt Posted October 31, 2024 Posted October 31, 2024 (edited) Headlining fell out of my S1 Exige along with the fabric coming off the back of the seats. As getting the roof off the S1 means getting the clam off I made template covered a stiff card backing and installed it upside down. I used a stretchy fabric and adhesive from eBay on the roof and seat backs. Edited October 31, 2024 by winthattt Quote
maxj0 Posted November 1, 2024 Author Posted November 1, 2024 That looks a great job - (and thank goodness the roof unscrews on the S2 exige) Quote
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