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Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:44 pm
by quantumowner
Hi,
I'm looking to replace the vinyl roof on my 1976 Sprint.
My local paint shop is removing the old vinyl roof and will carry out any necessary repairs, but they haven't ever fitted a new vinyl roof.
Is there anyone on here who would be willing to fit the new vinyl roof or knows someone experienced in doing this. I have bought a new vinyl roof from Aldridge Trimming.
I hope someone can help.
Thanks.
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:21 pm
by 10yearsafter
I am sure they will have supplied the right thickness. I have a problem because my new material is too thick and the S/S trim will not go over it.
Bob
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:26 pm
by new to this
10yearsafter wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:21 pm
I am sure they will have supplied the right thickness. I have a problem because my new material is too thick and the S/S trim will not go over it.
Bob
I think they call it scalping, its wear they thin out the material from the back, if you thin out the material you should then be able to fit the stainless trim
Dave
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:04 pm
by Carledo
new to this wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:26 pm
10yearsafter wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:21 pm
I am sure they will have supplied the right thickness. I have a problem because my new material is too thick and the S/S trim will not go over it.
Bob
I think they call it scalping, its where they thin out the material from the back, if you thin out the material you should then be able to fit the stainless trim
Dave
A pro vinyl roof fitter will do this as a matter of course, the vinyl should not extend to the very top edge of the metal gutter but be a couple of mm below it. You can do this, but it needs care and a very sharp scalpel to trim away the excess. Then the stainless trim will fit just fine!
To the OP, before we can recommend a vinyl roof fitter, it would help to know your rough geographical location!
Steve
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:42 pm
by quantumowner
I am in South Wales near Cardiff and am prepared to travel.
Thanks
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:40 am
by xvivalve
Not heard from/of him lately, but is Spiro a possibility? His business was just off City Road in Cardiff…
I’ve sent you a contact number for him by PM.
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:57 am
by quantumowner
Thanks xvivalve
I know Spiro. He's been really ill for about 6 months. Not sure if he's well enough to do it but Ill ask him.
Cheers
Re: Sprint Vinyl Roof Fitting
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:39 am
by xvivalve
quantumowner wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:57 am
Thanks xvivalve
I know Spiro. He's been really ill for about 6 months. Not sure if he's well enough to do it but Ill ask him.
Cheers
That's most upsetting to read; please do pass my best wishes to him.
Alun