mikehiggins Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Members, I have a very nice `67 Mk3 Spit with a dodgy dash top, badly sun damaged. Has anyone of you fitted the Rimmer Bros plastic replacement item (part no 714482) and if so can you give me some guidance and advice please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Sorry no idea on the rimmers part but I recovered mine with a kit and advice from Park Lane Classics. It cost no more than about 30 pounds and was excellent You don't need any great skill to do it Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi Mike Im doing the same thing on my Mk2 and have been doing a lot of research on this. I haven't gone down the plastic overlay route because Ive yet to find anyone who's been truly happy with one. Cant specifically comment on the Rimmer one. So, having eventually worked out how to get the s*(%ing thing off, (long story) Ive filled the cracks with Gorilla Glue which foams up quite nicely with a touch of water mist, is as strong as hell, and any excess can be trimmed and sanded smooth quite easily if you don't leave it too long. Pretty pleased with the result, its strong straight and smooth. Other building type spray foams may work but all the ones I experimented with didn't have the control, strength or rigidity. At your own risk of course, I'd recommend doing a few tests first to see if it works for you.. Following advice from another forum I'll be going down the Park Lane route as well. Some suggest a layer of 1/8 inch foam under the vinyl but my original has come up so well now I'm hoping to avoid that and its extra thickness, and still get a smooth result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 One thing I would add is to use a high temperature adhesive. I didn't and after experiencing 35 degrees in France everything became unglued. I'd certainly second Park Lane. Quality materials and comprehensive fitting instructions for all their products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Can you recommend an adhesive John? Was poised to just use regular Evostik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Can you recommend an adhesive John? Was poised to just use regular Evostik I've bought it from Wayside Adhesives. Will have to wait until we get some hot weather to see how effective it is. Here is the link;http://www.waysideadhesives.com/HTA1000-Brush-on-1kgr--10_prod.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 The guy who owns park lane classics advises the use of one of the bostic range. I can't remember the name but it's in a purple tube. Give him a call he was very helpful to me Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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