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Usually this is unsuccessful or at best only partially satisfactory. The powdery surface behind the vinyl is difficult to stick back and at the edges the vinyl may no longer be sufficient to cover the space. | Usually this is unsuccessful or at best only partially satisfactory. The powdery surface behind the vinyl is difficult to stick back and at the edges the vinyl may no longer be sufficient to cover the space. | ||
| − | + | ==Support it with Lathes== | |
| − | If the vinyl is in | + | If the vinyl is in reasonable condition this can be quite an effetive "bodge". Thin lathes say 0.5" wide can be sprung into a bow that supports the vinyly across the roof. The edges of the lathes can be located in notches in the curtain rails on either side of the cabin and two thicknesses of lathes can be used to give a multilayer spring effect in the central region. The effect can look quite pleasing and is effective for supporting the central area of the vinyl however the edges may be a problem and eventually the vinyl will become too soiled to make it worthwhile. |
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| − | + | ==Rip it all Off== | |
| − | breathing the dust. | + | Be careful to use an industrial mask to avoid breathing the dust and then clean up the glue from the GRP using rotary "face off" discs in an electric drill. The "face off" discs are very effective at removing the old layer of contact adhesive - much more so than solvents! Not all the old adhesive need to be removed but |
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| − | Either | + | ==Then== |
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| − | OR | + | Either replace with similar material either DIY or pay somebody to do it |
| − | + | ===OR=== | |
| − | OR | + | Replace with vinyl clad 4mm marine play panels |
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| − | OR | + | Cover in wood eg thin Tongue and Grooved boards |
| − | + | ===OR=== | |
| − | OR | + | Cover marine carpeting |
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| + | Cover in other materials that may come to hand such as Bamboo matting (occasionally available from Lidls | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 16 November 2011
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The Westerly Droop
Vinyl headlining with a foam backing has a life of aproximately 20 years after which the foam turns to a black, toxic powder. On some Westerly yachts (eg Centaur) the lining was glued direct to the grp using a contact adhesive. Eventually the foam turns to powder leaving the contact adhesive still attached to the GRP. The vinyl then sags producing the appearance of the inside of a Bedouin tent or the so called "Westerly Droop".
Over the years several different techniques have been evolved to deal with this.
Try to stick it back
Usually this is unsuccessful or at best only partially satisfactory. The powdery surface behind the vinyl is difficult to stick back and at the edges the vinyl may no longer be sufficient to cover the space.
Support it with Lathes
If the vinyl is in reasonable condition this can be quite an effetive "bodge". Thin lathes say 0.5" wide can be sprung into a bow that supports the vinyly across the roof. The edges of the lathes can be located in notches in the curtain rails on either side of the cabin and two thicknesses of lathes can be used to give a multilayer spring effect in the central region. The effect can look quite pleasing and is effective for supporting the central area of the vinyl however the edges may be a problem and eventually the vinyl will become too soiled to make it worthwhile.
Rip it all Off
Be careful to use an industrial mask to avoid breathing the dust and then clean up the glue from the GRP using rotary "face off" discs in an electric drill. The "face off" discs are very effective at removing the old layer of contact adhesive - much more so than solvents! Not all the old adhesive need to be removed but
Then
Either replace with similar material either DIY or pay somebody to do it
OR
Replace with vinyl clad 4mm marine play panels
OR
Cover in wood eg thin Tongue and Grooved boards
OR
Cover marine carpeting
OR
Cover in other materials that may come to hand such as Bamboo matting (occasionally available from Lidls
