Rover P6 vinyl roof

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mexico brown

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Hi am about to get my roof covered with vinyl and upholsterer who is doing the job states there is difficulty in getting material the width of the roof and as such it can't be covered with one piece. From my limited knowledge roof should be 'done' in one piece. Can someone confirm please before I allow him to go ahead.
Thanks Mexico brown
 
I've got some right next to me now, which is plenty wide enough and 2M long.

Just got to get the roof off now :?

They do the Leyland pattern and the Ford pattern.

Richard
 
Black is easy to get,but if you find any in Leyland brown let us know as apparently its almost unobtanium!!
And I need 4mtrs!!
Although there is talk of 1 or 2 suppliers getting it made as demand is growing!
The more of us ring and ask for it the better,so get ringing and asking the suppliers even if you dont need it yet!! :wink:
Heres hoping!
 
Thanks guys for info, will proceed accordingly. Roof now ready to lift off, decided to go the route of leaving back window/seal in place, just hope refitting will be ok, fingers crossed
Mexico Brown
 
Forgot to say.
Welcome to the best forum for info and advice on the P6's!
Got any piccys??
Before,during,after.
We like piccys!! :LOL:
 
Hi have another question re covering roof of my P6 with vinyl, quattro mentioned Leyland or Ford pattern. For the uninitiated like me can you explain difference between the two?
Thanks

Mexico Brown
 
Hi Pinkie
Ta for info, went to website and viewed samples, I notice most 'roofs' have seams, which is 'correct' for P6 with or without seams?

Mexico Brown
 
mexico brown said:
Hi Pinkie
Ta for info, went to website and viewed samples, I notice most 'roofs' have seams, which is 'correct' for P6 with or without seams?

Mexico Brown
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Without

Richard
 
Thinking about it, I presume most other cars have the seams because the roof continues down the rear quarters without a break, the material would have to be very wide to do that in one piece. Of course the P6 has seperate quarters so they can be done from offcuts etc.. hence the main panel can be done in a single piece.
 
Hi

Thanks for reply, decided to get roof done professionally, my skills don't stretch to doing roof, hopefully all will go well. What a wealth of information is on this forum, must remember for future should the need arise.

Mexico Brown
 
mexico brown said:
Hi

Thanks for reply, decided to get roof done professionally, my skills don't stretch to doing roof, hopefully all will go well. What a wealth of information is on this forum, must remember for future should the need arise.

Mexico Brown
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That's a shame as I am doing mine soon and would have liked to see the piccies of you doing yours first :D

Only kidding, best of luck with it.

Richard
 
I notice that 'Classics' magazine features the replacement of a P6's vinyl roof covering in the current edition.

Have not read it yet, so can't comment, but it may be a useful guide.
 
Hi
Re earlier post can confirm Classics car magazine does have full article on renewing vinyl roof on P6, goes through all the steps from start to finish, very helpful as it has all the pics as well.

Mexico Brown
 
Hello everyone
After re-reading these posts still unsure where I can buy the vinyl for my car. (mexico brown) with I think huntsman roof.. It's been so hard to find..?? :? :? :?
 
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