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Old 07-31-2023, 06:55 PM
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Time for another update. I decided i wanted a more finished look than a spray in finish, so I took a run at headliner.

I primed the inside and scuffed with 150 grit to (hopefully) give the adhesive something to grab



For material I used this, perforated textured vinyl with 1/8 foam backing to help hide my uneven fiberglass work. I ordered 3 yards.



In it goes. I ended up using 3 large sections, and a smaller piece at the windscreen. Lots of compound curves in there.



This is the windscreen section. I used a length of rope glued in to create a bead and to get the curves I needed.





Next the windows go back in. They didn’t go back anywhere as easily as they came out.



I apparently changed the shape of the back window opening enough to cause issues, so I made a pattern and trimmed the window some.



Once it was back in, I tucked the material behind the window gaskets, and made some beading to cover the seams, ending up with this.



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