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12-8
ROOF COVER
under the heads of the nails to loosen them.
Diagonal cutters or similar tool can then be
used to grasp nails and twist them out. Un-
necessary enlargement of holes in roof panel
should be avoided.
4. Remove flexible
retainers
securing
fabric
cover inside right and left drip moldings (See
Section "A-A", Fig. 12-6). The retainers may
be removed by inserting tip of screwdriver or
similar tool under retainer at front of drip
molding. While exerting slight outward force
on drip molding with pliers, disengage fingers
of retainer from drip molding flange. DO NOT
DAMAGE DRIP MOLDING.
NOTE:
New flexible retainers should be used
when replacing fabric cover.
5. Prior to removing fabric cover, application of
heat to cemented areas will permit easier
loosening of cemented edges.
CAUTION:
Heat may be applied by lamps held
18" (minimum) from fabric only until fabric is
warm. If lamps are held too close or fabric
cover is heated over 200°F, the fabric may lose
its grain, blister, or become very shiny.
6. Loosen cemented edges of fabric roof cover at
windshield area, drip moldings, back body
opening, and back body pillar areas; then,
carefully remove fabric cover from remaining
cemented area of roof panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Check all cementing surfaces on body to insure
a smooth surface. Cementing surface must be
smooth to prevent "highlighting" of excess
cement through fabric cover after new cover
has been installed. Clean off old cement as
required.
NOTE:
A xylol solvent such as 3M Adhesive
Cleaner or equivalent, should be used to re-
move or smooth out excess old cement. Apply
solvent and allow to soak before rubbing.
CAUTION:
Be certain to follow manufactur-
er's directions when using cleaner.
2. Mask all painted surfaces below belt line,
including hood windshield pinchweld flange,
instrument panel, and back body opening to
protect painted surfaces.
CAUTION: Avoid prolonged contact of satu-
rated masking materials to painted surfaces
or paint etching may result.
3. Where possible, install new cover at room
temperature (approximately 72°F), to permit
easier fitting and removing of wrinkles from
new cover assembly.
NOTE:
Where new cover is installed at tem-
peratures below 72°F, pliers fabricated as
shown in Figure 12-1 will aid in removing
wrinkles.
4. Determine center line of roof panel by marking
center points on windshield and back body
opening with chalk or equivalent.
5. Fold cover lengthwise, precisely at center
location.
Mark center location at front and
rear of cover.
6. Remove cover from roof panel and lay cover
with lining side upward on a clean surface.
7. Apply
an even application of nitrile non-
staining vinyl trim adhesive (such as 3M Vinyl
Trim Adhesive or Permalastic Vinyl Trim
Adhesive or equivalent) over entire lining side
of fabric cover. Neoprene non-staining weath-
erstrip adhesive may be used if the above is
not available.
NOTE:
It is recommended that nitrile trim
adhesive be applied by spraying. As an alter-
nate method, a roller or brush may be used.
If spraying method is utilized, a spray gun
with a pressure cup, and specific Fluid Tip
and air cap should be used as shown on chart
below (or equivalent).
Gun Model
1 Qt. Pressure
Air Cap
Fluid Tip
Fluid Needle
Devilbiss
MBC-510
KB-519
24
E
E
JGA-502
KB-519
24
E
E
Binks
62
80-256
66PG
66
365
18
80-210
66 PG
66
65
The
recommended
air pressures
are
as
follows:
A. Air Line Pressure - 50 lbs.
B. Cup Pressure - 2 to 4 lbs.
Permalastic or 3M Vinyl Trim Adhesive pur-
chased in the field is of spraying consistency.
If rolling method is used, a mohair type roller
should be utilized. Make certain cement is
applied evenly and there are no highlights
from excess cement build-up.
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