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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829  |
I did mine DIY. I have some pics on my rebuild thread, but only of the brush down and PVA sealant stage I think. When it actually came to sticking on the lining it required three of us; was a bit fraught; and there was no time or patience to use a camera.
I'm 'OK' with the finished result, and it's stayed put for 4, 5 or maybe more years. It's a bit rough around the edges, particularly on the "legs" around the alpine light windows. I think the fabric I bought had a one-way stretch, if I was doing it again I'd see if I could get a 2-way stretch. We had to use a heat gun (gently!) to get it to fit into the sun visor recesses in the front panel. We did use staples, but maybe only because I've got a pretty good staple gun already. Like I say, a bit rough, but you have to be looking for it, and I don't notice myself anymore. It's a near-30 year old vehicle and it's good enough for that. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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18th Jul 2023 10:52am |
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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829 |
That looks like a very nice job indeed. Better than I managed anyway. Take it you're happy with it? Donald
1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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19th Jul 2023 5:01pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746  
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Pretty pleased, there are a couple of testimonies to the "not repositionable" on the rear most panel but they are quite small and barely visible.
I know it isn't authentic to use carpet but the thought of the foam backing disintegrating again and the rumours that it is very hard to do with the foam backed vinyl as well as cost swayed me. It is a very different place to sit now as it won't bop me on the head when the windows are open  1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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19th Jul 2023 5:05pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1571  
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Looks good Phil
I’m sure it’ll give other people a bit of inspiration to have a go too. |
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19th Jul 2023 6:03pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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It might be a result of what I used to do it but it really wasn't as hard as I was expecting.
Maybe I'll start up a side line 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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19th Jul 2023 6:21pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1571
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And then spend all the extra money on Land Rover parts
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19th Jul 2023 6:26pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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It may enable me to continue with the bodywork renovations a bit quicker
1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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19th Jul 2023 6:32pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1571
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Philari Bespoke custom interiors
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19th Jul 2023 6:46pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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Maybe
But on a serious note I actually quite enjoyed doing it. |
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19th Jul 2023 11:30pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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So more tinkering and the rear finisher is done and in, made in two parts to make the template easier (and to go through my bandsaw) 6mm furniture grade ply as the backing (my original was hacked about by previous owner to fit speakers
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I may replace the window surrounds at some point to get rid of the cut outs there as well. Just need to remember where I put the second grab handle This is the first time any of this bit has been in in nearly 10 years.
 Click image to enlarge 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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21st Jul 2023 6:59pm |
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