Re-attaching foam headlining

LittleSister said:
What did you fill with, Tomahawk?
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We used normal car body filler.. then hand paint with Acrylic car paint..
TBH it does need more work which only came apparent when the light shone p fro the water... but for now it is enough.. Have to say sanding above your head is very hard work and not for the faint hearted..

Good luck
 
Tomahawk said:
is very hard work and not for the faint hearted..

Good luck
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As I am very faint-hearted and somewhat averse to hard work, I think you've just ruled that method out for me so I won't be needing the good luck after all. :) Thanks for the tip, though!

As our restoration project (previously known as 'our new boat'!) has a traditionally angular shaped coachroof and few compund curves, our original thinking was white painted wooden panels with varnished wooden battens/trim, which looks rather fine in our 'old' boat (which we're currently trying to remember why we were planning to sell!).

We wondered momentarily about just painting the bare GRP, but it really is rather rough as it stands, hence the filling query.

My latest cunning plan is to proceed as first mentioned above, but to use something like Formica for the panels, to save the trouble of painting. Not very Maurice Griffiths, though, is it?
 
LittleSister said:
My latest cunning plan is to proceed as first mentioned above, but to use something like Formica for the panels, to save the trouble of painting. Not very Maurice Griffiths, though, is it?
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I would consider using the white light weight foam cored panels used in the exhibition world for displays. I don't know the longevity of the foam though.

http://www.qkhoneycomb.co.uk/qk_market_sectors/lightweight-panels-for-exhibitions/

Talk to a local exhibition company or conference venue. , they have a problem getting rid of it usually.
 
davidpbo said:
I would consider using the white light weight foam cored panels used in the exhibition world for displays. I don't know the longevity of the foam though.
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Interesting idea. Thanks for the tip. I think they would be thicker than my alternatives, though, and I'm anxious not to lose any cabin width and, especially, height.
 
Once the foam is disintegrating you're fighting a losing battle, so don't spend good money on fancy glue. D3 PVA from Screwfix is cheap and water resistant.

If you decide to replace the headlining, using a high temperature contact adhesive is essential.
 
I've recently replaced the headlining on my yacht. The fabric had a foam backing that grips onto Velcro which is stick to the GRP. I used a spray tack type product that carpet fitters use to stop underlay moving around to stop the lining falling down between the velcro bits. Worked a treat, no need for any prep work, just be careful where you aim! You can buy the cans from B&Q or on-line really cheaply. In my opinion, much better than any of these fancy expensive products. Good luck
 
Caravan carpet Glue

Caravan suppliers stock a spray on carpet glue, sticks like s*** to a blanket, used about 10 tins when fitting out our camper van, there is a supplier in grimsby, can't remember his name. Yes I can, Magnum motorhomes.
 
I just registered to post. I dont know much about boats. I love to go on them but I lost my houses and am here alone with an 18 month old son since immigration and DHS are thugs and criminals unless you are rich.

Anyway, I used to be an artist and I liked to do chalk paintings. There is a certain spray you can buy at an art shop that waterproofs and seals chalk paintings so you can wipe them with a cloth to dust. I would use that. Cost like $5
 
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