Felt up-and I love it!

Felt up-and I love it! was created by David Aiketgate

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146189
My hood interior is in a pretty scabby looking shape. I've dyed it black before but it seems to fade badly again.

It looks a bit like this:-



In addition there are a few areas where the material has been snagged/ cut or abraded by the frame.

I had a sudden inspired thought and searching ebay, found what I needed. After a hour or so fiddling, I now have this:-



Total cost was £22.98 for a 5metre roll of 18" self-adhesive acrylic black felt. Probably used half.
18" wide Sticky Back Self Adhesive Acrylic Felt Fabric 5 metre roll - Full Range
Completed

I have no idea if it will last or even stay stuck to the roof but for now at least the roof interior looks great!

David
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Replied by PQD44 on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146191
Nice neat job David, I like the look of that :yesnod:

Keep us posted how well it survives the ups and downs of soft top life, this could be one to add to the To-Do-List.
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Replied by adamelphick on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146193
Felix's red roof is skanky inside - has little mouldy spots on it etc. I was thinking of using my upholstery cleaning nozzle on my carpet cleaner to try and clean it - if it fails this might be an option!

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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146195
I've been through the 'clean it' phase, followed by the 'Renovo it' phase. For some reason it always ends up looking like the top photo.:shrug:

David
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Replied by cairnsys on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146196
Looks really nice!

I can't quite make out from your photo - have you attached it over or under the frame?

Robin ;)

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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146199
It covers the webbing, and wraps round the frame bars. I had to leave the anti-lock up straps showing though.

David
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Replied by Leigh Ping on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146202
You could always 'Bongo' it you know and paint it orange. :lol:
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146204
I did hear a faint drumming...
You can get the felt in multiple colours - including orange. :yesnod:


David
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146205
or even:-

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Replied by tjdonc on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146214
Fancy trying that to brighten up the inner, have you got a link to eBay site ?
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Replied by JanCo on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146215
Sellers contact details:

Minerva Craft Centre
Atlas Road
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3BY
United Kingdom

Looks good David. Something bright would certainly lift the spirits on dull days out.
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Replied by mgfmania on topic Felt up-and I love it!

Posted 10 years 4 months ago #146216
Car dealers simply spray them with matt black paint!

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