Refurbish or replace Lining
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Refurbish or replace Lining
Got top half of van all stripped out ready for some welding and need to be doing something with the lining.
The conversion is an Autosleeper.
What is currently on the van is a thin needlecord carpet type lining as in the picture.
Can this be cleaned up and any recommendations on how.
Is it better to replace and any idea who stocks this material
Many thanks
The conversion is an Autosleeper.
What is currently on the van is a thin needlecord carpet type lining as in the picture.
Can this be cleaned up and any recommendations on how.
Is it better to replace and any idea who stocks this material
Many thanks
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
There is some similar material available on flea bay - seller name vwricky.
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
I'm half way through 're carpeting my autohomes,the old stuff was dirty and could of cleaned it but decided to buy some stretch carpet (barley colour)of evil bay with 4 cans of trimfix and what a difference it makes even the wife is beginning to like the van again now .hard work but a Labour of love.
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
If you've already stripped it out I would definitely say replace it, if it's not already shedding fibres I bet it would be soon after putting it back up.
I got some colour samples from this place:
http://www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk/ ... -113-p.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It looks like most places supply the same material in the same colours so have a look on Amazon & Ebay and go for best value
Cheers
Wes
I got some colour samples from this place:
http://www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk/ ... -113-p.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It looks like most places supply the same material in the same colours so have a look on Amazon & Ebay and go for best value
Cheers
Wes
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
Looks as though I will be going down the Easifit route.
Thanks all for the tips
Thanks all for the tips
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
looks like standard carpet that was available in those days. IMO better to use more contemporary materials
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
You could very well be correct with that observation. My friend said it was exactly like the cheap stuff they used to ( and probably still do) put down in flats when they were getting new tenants in. !ZsZ wrote:looks like standard carpet that was available in those days. IMO better to use more contemporary materials
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
Hi,
The carpet is readily available but it varies quite a bit in price so shop around.
You might want to consider some form of insulation either before the carpet or alternatively you could use a foam backed. carpet.
The carpet is readily available but it varies quite a bit in price so shop around.
You might want to consider some form of insulation either before the carpet or alternatively you could use a foam backed. carpet.
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
i've removed all off mine due to a vehicle respray and poptop fitment.
got two sample cards from Harrision Trim fix . ill be using a non perf black leatherette ( sort of orig ) and a suedeliner for the roof .
cant see the point in trying to keep it .. give it a freshen up.
got two sample cards from Harrision Trim fix . ill be using a non perf black leatherette ( sort of orig ) and a suedeliner for the roof .
cant see the point in trying to keep it .. give it a freshen up.
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Re: Refurbish or replace Lining
All around the windows on our van i reupholstered using cream leather, which i cut from a quality three piece suite which i was taking to the tip for my sister. Right up my street this sort of recycling, stuck it on with evo stick, looks great still after a few years.