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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Ragtop change

I'm just about to change the top, so that I've got a nice one to fold away for summer.

Can anybody help with what "glue" to use for the hood to header rail fixing and if possible, a type that is easily available.

Which sort did you use ? Did you have any problems ? Any tips ?

All the best.


Graham

A glue that's good for most types of upholstery job is Evo-stik Timebond, you know it's good when the shelf just has empty display tins and you have to ask at the checkout for it... they keep it in a special locked cupboard...
David Smith

yep,

Evostick Timbond is a good one to use, gives you a bit of time to manoeuvre things around before making the final decision.

Good luck!

Jeremy
Jeremy 3


I used evo-stick Impact adhesive on mine, as recommended by the instructions.

It did the job very well, but it's a bit scary having to get it right first time. Lots of measuring, teeth sucking, trying, building up courage... Timebond sounds like a good idea to me!

All in all, though, I have to say that the replacement hood was nowhere near as difficult as I thought it would be. A very satisfying job, in fact.

If you can get hold of a copy of the 'An MG is Born' DVD (a very good watch if you like these sort of things), it includes quite a detailed illustration of how they do the hood on an MGB - the midget one is almost the same...

Good luck!
MarkH1

This thread was discussed between 17/03/2009 and 18/03/2009

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