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Hi guys.. those of you with VN's are probably aware of the dreaded roof lining sag. Does anyone know the best way of fixing this?? How is it done?? I want to get some background info before I go ripping it all apart.
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Best way is to pull it all out, rip off the old fabric, scrub the residue from the deteriorated foam off with a wire brush.
When you have a good clean board, glue some new fabric onto it.
You can buy various fabrics, complete with a 3mm foam backing |
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Thanks for your help mick.
Do you mean the fabric on the board that you can see when you are sitting in the car?? I am sure that my whole board is sagging not just the fabric that is glued to it. I may be wrong, I will have a look. but how do I fix
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Usually it is the fabric sagging - due to the foam backing deteriorating.
I know what you're saying about the board, as one of my VSs is doing the same thing in the rear.
In a sedan there are a number of velcro pads on the board that attach it to th |
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The best and easiest thing to do is head to the local wrecking yard and pay $50 for a roof lining out of a later VN. Aparently the later built cars have a better foam in them.
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There isn't any better or worse foam right thru VN-VS, they all droop with age, but darker coloured cars & those parked in the sun on hot days tend to droop sooner.
The only diference in the linings was very early VNs had a trim strip across the front |
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Is it just me or am I imagining things ?
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Ever since the Early Commodores, Holdens original adhesion has always been a major Let-down for me.
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Tip of the day - it's always handy to buy the 1kg tin of Quick-Grip rather than the Toothpaste |
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Easiest way to fix it is to buy yourself an older holden with an ok roof lining and sell the VN!! Its a common thing with VN's hey - almost everyone i know has had it done to them!
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commodorenut,
"Tip of the Day" was just sarcasm towards Holdens inability to utilise a decent Adhesive for many years,
Are they Still the same ( "I've never owned nothing later than a VN ?" )
KeithHP,
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Try some firming cream ( he he ) Sorry Jim
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i paid a auto trimmer to redo mine, $90
in the colour of my choice.......
VN Calais, V8 Auto, Blown etc etc.
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lol our vs had "small" sag in rear corner , within 3 dayz it was the WHOLE roof
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I heard smoking in the car makes the roof lining fall quicker than usual. Is this true?
Had a Magna, roof lining fell, pulled it out painted the board white, ran out of white paint then srayed it black. Very sad but never had roof lining fall again!!
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