OUT EARLIER THAN USUAL ON SUNDAY.
Started by 9.30, thinking this will be a quicky……..
Errrrrmmmm… NOPE.
As usual, not calculating the three steps forward and two steps back nature of this job, it took a lot longer.
So I added a 50mm or 2” strip around all the stepped edges.
Completed the rear door close in, hopefully wont need to go back in there.
Better.
Next up, measure, cut and start on the central part.
Managed to get the radio aerial removed, no intention of fitting one again, but may as well leave it there.
Then taped the vinyl to the front edge and started with a 100mm strip of glue to get it to stick to the roof.
WELL…..
That was a complete failure.
Too many curved in the inverted roof meant bunching and eventually I tore it off, much swearing done.
So I had some coffee, custard creamer and watched a bit of YouTube travel video while I rethought it all.
Decided to go back, cut it in half down the length and start at the front…..
Another fail.
So I tried starting in the centre and working outward.
Something like this.
Not perfect.
And for all of you who zoom in….. unless you were helping me fit the vinyl, which would have improved the look and finish, keep the criticism to yourself.
This was as good as I could get it, including a strip along the join.
Next job, after another coffee and cleaning the inside out, was to get the seatbelts and also the grab rails refitted.
Amazing how these bits being refitted changes the look because they do manage to some extent to cover up some of the joints etc.
Grab handles look so much tidier as well with the new paint.
Next job will be to figure out where the screws for the sun visor and broken rear view mirror are, and refit them.
Followed by refitting the seats.
Maybe a new steering wheel too, from the stash.
Lastly
VIDEO LINK:
https://youtu.be/VXEV6t1qjx8
Have a great week
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