TVR Rear Plastic Screen Replacement

[MPoxon]

Evening all,

I made the mistake of having the roof down today and the cold weather combined with lowering the roof has resulted in a small hole in the plastic even though I was very carefull and used a rolled up towel etc. I was possibly looking at getting the plastic replaced anyway as mine has a number of creases in and has gone a little milky with age.

Who would you recommend taking the car to for a replacement plastic screen. I am after an upgraded plastic which is much more supple and less likely to crack. Any suggestions? I have heard good things about Carizma.

[Richieboy3008]

Just use a few rolls of sellotape.

[Dr K]

I know Martin at Bespoke Performance in Hertford 01992 500038 has done loads.

[.Mark]

Check your insurance, sometimes they cover it under the glass policy, just cost you the XS then.

When mine goes again I'm toying with the idea of getting a zip out one fitted, I have investigated it in the past and it is possible.

[jonnyboy]

I used Hoods Galore, Beckney Lodge, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 5LD, call Simon on 01702 562077.

They did a nice job on my Griff, after I had done a similar thing to you.

Cheers

Jonny Boy

[MPoxon]

.Mark said:

Check your insurance, sometimes they cover it under the glass policy, just cost you the XS then.

When mine goes again I'm toying with the idea of getting a zip out one fitted, I have investigated it in the past and it is possible.

I found I thread where someone had a zip fitted and it looked like quite a good idea, I am not sure it is for me though. I would be quite happy with the same again but a more modern supple plastic.

[MPoxon]

jonnyboy said:

I used Hoods Galore, Beckney Lodge, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 5LD, call Simon on 01702 562077.

They did a nice job on my Griff, after I had done a similar thing to you.

Cheers

Jonny Boy

Cheers for the suggestion Jonny, I'll give Simon a shout. Funnily enough I have lived in or local to Hockley for over 20 years and I never knew that place existed!

Matthew

[so called]

Just for info, the trick is to restitch the new screen through the existing thread holes in the roof material so its an invisible repair.
I had my Chimaera repaired a few years back at a place in Cheshire.

[Ironman]

MPoxon said:

Evening all,

I made the mistake of having the roof down today and the cold weather combined with lowering the roof has resulted in a small hole in the plastic even though I was very carefull and used a rolled up towel etc. I was possibly looking at getting the plastic replaced anyway as mine has a number of creases in and has gone a little milky with age.

Who would you recommend taking the car to for a replacement plastic screen. I am after an upgraded plastic which is much more supple and less likely to crack. Any suggestions? I have heard good things about Carizma.

Hi
Noticed you mentioned CARIZMA TVR - If you decide for them to do any work you won't be disappointed.

I entrusted them to do some work on my Tuscan and the job was superb - And believe me I am anal about finishing.

Can't recommend them highly enough!!

Cheers

IM

[MPoxon]

I have finally got around to having the plastic rear screen replaced by Hoods Galore in Hockley.

Before


After


They have done a good job

[davetherave1970]

Needs a clean

Small place but they do a good job. Quick too!

[MPoxon]

[redacted]

[MPoxon]

If anything I have found mine a bit easier as the plastic is much more malleable. I still use the rolled up towel on mine to minimise the creasing when the roof is folded down.

[davetherave1970]

MPoxon said:

You coming out to the PH meet this evening?

Yep. Picking up AlexL from Chelmsford at 7 ish.
See you there!

[Oldred_V8S]

MPoxon said:

I found I thread where someone had a zip fitted and it looked like quite a good idea, I am not sure it is for me though. I would be quite happy with the same again but a more modern supple plastic.

Zip fit would be good as it could be removed before the hood was dropped. Would also allow better ventilation with the hood up. I feel a search coming on.

[rusgb]

My rear screen has just done the same, only about a 6 inch split at the moment. I was going to try and stitch it back together myself, looks like it should be easy enough with the holes for guidance. I am just wondering what to stitch it with, I am suspecting the usual cotton in the sewing kit may not last long. Any thoughts? Should I try and find some nylon or something?

Thanks for any help, Rus

[so called]

rusgb said:

My rear screen has just done the same, only about a 6 inch split at the moment. I was going to try and stitch it back together myself, looks like it should be easy enough with the holes for guidance. I am just wondering what to stitch it with, I am suspecting the usual cotton in the sewing kit may not last long. Any thoughts? Should I try and find some nylon or something?

Thanks for any help, Rus

Did the same on my Chimaera.
I used a small company in Sandbach, Cheshire. (Ex RR convertible man).
I'm sure its a heavy cotton.
Can you cut a sample from where its split and take it to a sewing shop.
Yes, using the existing holes makes it as invisible a repair as possible.

Edited by so called on Wednesday 29th June 10:02

[rusgb]

Hi so called, thanks for the reply, just spotted it! I did a couple of loops with standard cotton to prevent it getting much worse, but it won't last long. Will do as you have suggested, thanks!
Rus

[pincher]

On the basis of Mr. Poxon's review, I've just booked into HG for a new rear screen next Wednesday.

[EGB]

rusgb said:

My rear screen has just done the same, only about a 6 inch split at the moment. I was going to try and stitch it back together myself, looks like it should be easy enough with the holes for guidance. I am just wondering what to stitch it with, I am suspecting the usual cotton in the sewing kit may not last long. Any thoughts? Should I try and find some nylon or something?

Thanks for any help, Rus

Good strong fine fishing line. I use a light weight pipe insulation foam tube for folding onto. Stores easely in boot. Towels are for the bathroom only! Used Farecla G3 for polishing my screen.

Edited by EGB on Friday 14th September 13:01