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One of the corner straps not been stapled in.
This work was all done by a professional trimmer I was told.
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WATERNAIR said
Wow that looks incredible, makes me realise how bad mine is.
I just hope my rear window frame is good but no way of knowing that until the day comes.
I'd rather have chortle do it than anyone else its just the distance from home and if it cant be done in a day I'd be a bit stuffed
That is why I only do them at my place, and I would imagine that if you had a buddy drive you down, and left the car with him, you would be tickeled pink when he was done. I have had folks drive to me from 200 miles away, Left the Car, and went home for a week…. when they returned they were so pleased. The called me when they got home, and told me they got in a heavy rain, and the Car didn't rain inside…. It was so much more quiet (the "A" pillar wasn't flat and vibrated so loud prior)…. I guess they weren't expecting someone who Cared about his work, and how the top fit and sealed.
I have even had folks tell me that they would fly me out to do theirs…. (Just can't get all my tools on a flight).
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WATERNAIR said
Ah didnt consider that, at worst I could have it as a cabbie van until I sourced a new rear window frame if indeed mine was knackered
I dont want to jinx anything but I'd like to think as my car has only done 42k and seen very little of the elements that things should be in pretty good order
That is what they all say…. Until the reveal.
LOLOLOLOL……….
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I have customers from Scotland, Wales Ireland.
Last week a customer drive from Glasgow, he’d had a new roof fitted by s furniture upholsterer.
Rear window frame was shot so they cobbled it together sent it home all wonky.
They’d used bits of bungee cord instead of proper tension bands.
He then sourced a frame from somewhere that didn’t even have the nuts welded in st the bottom to bolt it into place.
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Peel the seal away from the frame at the bottom and run your finger under and around the frame if rust falls out it’s more than likely the frame is goosed.
I have frames in stock so should have everything needed.
I don’t carry Headliner as they are ordered once i know certain measurements.
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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I’m happy to price stuff up for you.
If you want me to supply cables frames etc
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chortle said
To check the rear window frame kneel on back seat look out window locate the rubber seal as it laps over the frame.
Peel the seal away from the frame at the bottom and run your finger under and around the frame if rust falls out it’s more than likely the frame is goosed.
I have frames in stock so should have everything needed.
I don’t carry Headliner as they are ordered once i know certain measurements.
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If you get your finger cut while running it around the frame get a tetanus shot.
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Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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If it’s full refurb then 2-3 days.
But like Briano points out I’ve ended having cars longer, because once you open the can of worms
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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As a minimum its going to be head liner, cables and outer roof
How much to guarantee a dry drive to and from you?
Me and the Golf dont do rainy days
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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The odds are it’ll be passed it’s sell by date.
There’s every chance it’ll rip when you try and remove it.
It’s stapled across the rear bow and by now the cloth will be deteriorating
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I came across UV/Mold resistant Foam for Boat cushions…. in different thickness, and compression.
I have personally seen foam bits off a old Super Beetle that I redid, that was 25 years old still viable and not rotted or damaged. I won't ever do a Beetle again as the
number of staples is absurd. I though the 300 or so on a Cabriolet was bad with 3/4 of them in the rear window and rear bow… I think the Beetle took well over 1000.
It isn't so much as using a pneumatic stapler is easy on the hand, it was the pulling and smoothing out the old ones that was the Keister jerker.
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I installed it then went to close the roof only to find it wasn’t possible.
The foam was way too thick and foiled the frame.
Secondly was that the aeration of the foam meant that it held the water really well.
Only way to get water out was to squeeze the foam.
It remained damp.
With the horse hair paid the air spacing is different and allows for better air flow so any moisture can evaporate easier.
I agree in normal operation it wouldn’t get that soaking wet.
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