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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By B J Eaton on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 07:47 pm:

have installed muslin cover on coupe 1925. Have installed foam pad cut even with bottom roof rails, is this correct or should i cut above rails enough to allow for top materials and drip gutter and welting strip any help would be appreciated Thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Allan Bennett - Australia on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 09:03 pm:

BJ, I would advise using foam for top padding. It will break own over time and disintegrate into pieces. A better padding is the polyester wadding used by ladies when making quilts. It is available in different thicknesses. I use the 1/4" thick stuff. I would aim to cut the wadding just above where the tack strip goes. I try not to have too much stuff under the strip, so it can sit nice and flat.

Hope this helps.

Allan from down under.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 10:38 pm:

I think Allen B meant to say (he) "would advise" AGAINST "using foam padding" based upon the rest of his statements. And I agree with him.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Spaziano, Bellflower, CA. on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 11:05 pm:

Cotton padding is the only way to go for top padding. It's what was used originally.

The padding should end at the beginning of the curve on the top of the sill and should taper slightly. This will avoid the "muffin-top" appearance by having padding continuing down the sides of the top to the rain gutters.

I've done tops for other folks this way before, and they leave happy.

That's my method.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Allan Bennett - Australia on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 12:11 am:

Wayne, you are absolutely correct. I advise NOT to use foam. Another advantage of the poly is that it is not affected by moisture should any get under the top covering. It will not rot or hold water in one place.

Allan from down under.


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