PhilF Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hi Have a 61 plate A3 cabriolet with a roof lining issue. The lining at the rear of the roof (possiblly call it above the "parcel shelf") has come away. It does not seem to be clipped and I cannot see how to re-attach it !!. Have any member experienced this and how remedied ?. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 13 hours ago, PhilF said: Hi Have a 61 plate A3 cabriolet with a roof lining issue. The lining at the rear of the roof (possiblly call it above the "parcel shelf") has come away. It does not seem to be clipped and I cannot see how to re-attach it !!. Have any member experienced this and how remedied ?. many thanks Hi Phil, On looking at a previous post on here regarding this issue. Audi technicians advise it has to be glued back into place. Appears to be a common issue. Your local motorfactors will have the correct adhesive. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hello Philip, Personally, I would be taking some specialist advice on the correct (spray-on?) adhesive to minimise the risk of you don’t end up having any adhesive bleed-through etc. through your headlining, and it has the best chance of remaining re- stuck. Perhaps it would be better to delay any work on this until appropriate businesses reopen and you can seek advice. Trimmers would be a good place to start getting advice, but you can always gather more knowledge online meanwhile. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilF Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Its come away at the edges where there seems to be plastic edging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 How competent and equipped are you with dealing with the safe removal of the plastic edgings Philip? Worth thinking about that while also researching suitable adhesives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilF Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very limited space to gain access, roof up or down does not change this, might try and remove the rear seat backrest to gain more space and double sided tape may be the answer. Problem is that I am not sure how long the tape would do its job. Might try contacting Audi to see what they have to say. I do thank you for you interest and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Chances of success with double sided tape??? Contacting Audi? If this were mine, I would be searching out trusted local (classic car) trimmers. I think that is where you will have the best chances of getting meaningful advice. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 While double-sided tape may be a short term solution, I find it tends to dry out and lose its adhesion after many months. Not that I have any experience of refitting roof lining, nor can I suggest an alternative glue, but I wouldn't use DS tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilF Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks Cliff, I have pretty much decided to wait until lockdown is over and then find a car trimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoodTech Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 If I remember correctly this is the plastic extrusion that is press-fit into the rear bow below the rear window? Or possibly the headlining that clips into the window frame surround? Some images would be great so we can see exactly what the issue is, sounds like an easy fix. On 5/4/2020 at 8:28 AM, PhilF said: Hi Have a 61 plate A3 cabriolet with a roof lining issue. The lining at the rear of the roof (possiblly call it above the "parcel shelf") has come away. It does not seem to be clipped and I cannot see how to re-attach it !!. Have any member experienced this and how remedied ?. many thIf I r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilF Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanks for your reply Based upon that I had another look at it this morning and discovered that there is a platic "U" channel which is bonded to the roof. Stripped the lining from the channel, glued the channel back (not a lot of space to hold the channel whilst the adhesive dries), and now giving it until tommorrow to refit the lining into the channel. All in all well pleased. Again thanks for your guidance Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMK Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 5/11/2020 at 2:44 PM, PhilF said: Thanks for your reply Based upon that I had another look at it this morning and discovered that there is a platic "U" channel which is bonded to the roof. Stripped the lining from the channel, glued the channel back (not a lot of space to hold the channel whilst the adhesive dries), and now giving it until tommorrow to refit the lining into the channel. All in all well pleased. Again thanks for your guidance Phil Hi Phil, I'm having the same problem. I've glued the trim back (what a pig with such little space) but now I'm struggling to clip the fabric back into the channel, particularly at the top where there's too much tension. Did you have any problems at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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