Cabrio Windscreen Rehab!

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  • RagtopE30
    E30 Mastermind
    • Dec 2010
    • 1869

    #16
    There have been questions about what fabric I used. Here are some pics with a ruler so you can get an idea of scale and finish of the fabric.



    450whp 524 lb-ft 1988 336ic In progress

    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=250709

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    • jamesclarde
      Noobie
      • Sep 2012
      • 1

      #17
      That's really a nice appearance and design. I would like to know the details regarding the material used for the design. Could any one please produce some attachments regarding my task.
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      • bastianshaw
        R3VLimited
        • Jan 2007
        • 2210

        #18
        nice about to do this will take pics

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        • RagtopE30
          E30 Mastermind
          • Dec 2010
          • 1869

          #19
          ^ Did you ever do it? Pics?
          450whp 524 lb-ft 1988 336ic In progress

          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=250709

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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9446

            #20
            That's brilliant. Since you mentioned Jersey material I thought it would be cool if someone reupholstered with their favorite team/players jersey. I don't have a windscreen but it's good to know that the screen can be replaced or perhaps someone can build their own wind screen?
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            • bastianshaw
              R3VLimited
              • Jan 2007
              • 2210

              #21
              Originally posted by RagtopE30
              ^ Did you ever do it? Pics?
              cant find this fabric....i went to 2 different fabric stores and they only have brown and cant order anything....this shouldnt be this hard

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              • TimeMachinE30
                No R3VLimiter
                • Jun 2014
                • 3749

                #22
                You, Sir, are a saint. I am restoring one myself.

                Thank you for the documentation.
                ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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                • TimeMachinE30
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jun 2014
                  • 3749

                  #23
                  Bought three yards of this jersey mesh.



                  The wife recommended that to match the top. I agreed.

                  The windscreen is disassembled. The weather stripping is soaking in a treatment of Poorboys Leather Stuff. The entire assembly was scrubbed with PB All Purpose Cleaner and a stiff nylon brush. It was nasty.

                  The carrying case has a few small holes. It was moldy, too. It was sent for a trip inside the washing machine. Hang to dry. Lysol sprayed inside to finish off nastiness. The outside treated with the same PB LS. Carry bag looks really nice. Smells decent, too. One zipper pull is stuck. Occasionally spray PB Blaster into it. It has yet to budge.

                  Will follow steps to re screen once material arrives.

                  I see no need to replace hardware. It does not protrude beyond the rigid piece. Anyone with more info? I'd be good for going all stainless hardware. Just to dress it all up.. No stone unturned.

                  Finally, the vertical support bar needs scoured and repainted. It is a bit rough and incongruent with the condition of the remaining parts.
                  Last edited by TimeMachinE30; 01-28-2015, 05:47 PM.
                  ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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                  • TimeMachinE30
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 3749

                    #24






                    Are the holes too big? What is threscience of hole sizing?
                    ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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                    • Mike36
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 1077

                      #25
                      Bump since I'll be doing this soon!
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