Car roof replacement
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Today we will look at the procedure for replacing a car roof.
The roof panel is one of the largest areas of the body. The roof assembly with reinforcements is part of the load-bearing structure of the body. According to safety standards, the roof must be able to withstand a load of 1.5 to 2.5 times the weight of the car on which it is located.
Different roof designs require different repair procedures.
Roofs have mainly the following designs:
- The roof is separated from the body pillars by a “gutter”, on which a molding is installed that covers the place where they are connected.
- The roof and body pillars form one panel. They also have a connection point, but it is sealed at the factory with copper solder and is invisible under the primer and paint.
To replace the first type of roof, it is necessary to drill out the roof sheet at the factory resistance welding points. In the second case, it is necessary to cut off the roof along the pillars and, after preliminary marking, weld the new roof to the remains of the body pillars.
What influences the replacement
There are two main factors that force motorists to replace airbags.
- Natural wear and tear. Each pillow has its own service life, exceeding which is very rare. Often they don’t work it out for the second reason.
- Mechanical impacts leading to breakdowns. These are our roads, potholes, accidents, collisions with manholes, etc.
When replacement is required
There are several factors you should know about replacing engine components.
Situation
Peculiarities
If you feel vibration in the body, you should definitely check the condition of the supports. This effect can be caused by various reasons, but pillows are one of the main
Replacing the timing belt
When replacing a belt, removing its cover can be very difficult, since the engine is almost tightly pressed to the right mudguard of the front wheel. You have to remove the pillow in order to fully carry out repairs.
The engine sags, loads the CV joints
Due to the impact of the engine weight on CV joints, their geometry changes, which leads to a significant reduction in the service life of the elements. The resource is reduced, it is necessary to carry out replacements ahead of schedule
There is a knocking noise in the backstage area
It may be barely noticeable. But its presence indicates that the engine has sagged. Consequently, the supports do not work properly and need to be replaced
If you do not replace the supports in a timely manner, this will lead to more serious consequences and expensive repair of the breakdown. Therefore, it is better to replace the pillows when primary signs of wear are detected. To do this, we additionally recommend periodic inspection of the unit.
Before replacing your car roof
- Remove interior parts that may interfere with access when dismantling and installing the roof.
- Cover the interior with material that protects against sparks. Protect the remaining glass on your car.
- Before dismantling the roof, you need to check all the geometric parameters of the car body. If necessary, correct distortions. After dismantling and before installing a new roof panel, you need to again measure the distances of the control points related to the roof and only then begin the fitting and installation procedure.
- Before cutting off the roof, make sure that the car is level and there are no body distortions. The roof affects the rigidity of the body and receives a certain load when the car is uneven, so when replacing it should not be under load. You can put the machine on a slipway, if possible, to completely remove the load. Before welding, you need to measure all distances and attach a new roof. All edges must match exactly. If necessary, you need to “tighten” the desired area using hydraulic or mechanical stretching.
- If the roof that will be replaced was taken from disassembly, then it is necessary to prepare it by drilling out the sheet.
- You can stick masking tape along the edges of the roof so that when drilling out welding points you won’t accidentally scratch the paint.
Third stage. Installation of the casing in its original place.
We install the casing in the reverse order of dismantling. It should be noted that you should not overuse the amount of sound insulation on the roof, as there may be a problem with fastening the roof sheathing - the screws are not long enough.
In addition to reducing noise, installing additional layers helps improve thermoregulation in the car interior in the summer, and will also eliminate the formation of condensation in the winter.
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The procedure for replacing a car roof panel
- Check all joints with adjacent panels.
- Cover the inside of your car with protection from welding and grinding sparks.
- Remove the roof trim and plastic interior parts that interfere with removal of the trim.
- Disconnect all plugs.
- Remove the windshield and rear glass. You can read the article about replacing the windshield.
- Drill out all the weld points securing the old roof sheet.
- Remove the sealant.
- Remove the roof sheet.
- Clean the roof installation area.
- Align all the flanges that the new roof will rest on.
- Try on a new roof.
- If the roof fits properly and all edges match, try on the windshield and rear glass. They should fit easily into openings and have even gaps from the edges of the opening around the perimeter.
- Install and weld the new roof.
- Install the windshield and rear windows.
- Assemble the salon.
Second phase. We install sound insulation.
First we glue the vibration-isolating layer. The vibration isolator is already supplied with an applied adhesive layer (you just need to remove the protective film). The roof is divided into three tin rectangles by stiffening ribs. Measure and cut three pieces of vibration to cover the maximum area of the roof. Then, having removed the film, carefully glue the layer, smoothing it from the middle to the edges so that there are no air bubbles left. You can use a wallpaper roller for these purposes.
After the vibration isolator comes the turn of the sound-absorbing layer. The material also has an adhesive layer on one side, which simplifies the work. We try to cover the entire roof area with a sound insulator, including the stiffeners. We do not allow the formation of air bubbles. Sound insulation installed. By the way, to improve adhesion, you can preheat the soundproofing materials with a hairdryer.
The procedure for replacing a car roof by pillars
- When replacing a roof along the pillars, you need to determine where the joint will be. According to the technology, for better strength, the new roof with the body pillars needs to be butt welded with an offset (ladder). To do this, a spot weld is drilled into the sides of the racks, and the front and inner parts of the racks are cut off. It is necessary that the cuts are at different heights (at least 5–10 cm). If there is reinforcement inside the racks, then it must be cut off and welded also on a different plane than the front and inner parts. To do this, you may need to cut out a segment of the outer part of the rack (“window” measuring 5 cm), which is then welded back.
- The butt welding method with placing an additional plate inside the rack for reinforcement is also used. With this method it is easier to correctly align the roof in place.
- It is necessary to correctly mark the new roof and the old one before cutting. To do this, you need to find some marks on the body from which you could measure. It is better to leave a small margin and, trying it on locally, cut the racks to the desired size.
Remember to apply welding primer to the inserts to protect against corrosion.
- It is better to cut the front pillars closer to the middle, since in this place there are usually no or fewer amplifiers. In addition, there may be a foam filler at the base (see the article on the structure of the supporting body), and also, it is more convenient to work with the middle part. But this is not important, they do it differently. If the cut of the entire rack was made at the same level, then when welding, you need to make inserts (5–10 cm) inside the front and rear racks from the remnants of the metal remaining during cutting. Depending on the configuration of the racks, the inserts can be made from several parts so that they fit normally inside the racks. These inserts will serve as reinforcement, guides when joining the roof, and will also better dissipate heat during welding. The inserts are inserted into the body pillars (or part of the pillars on a new roof) and welded through pre-drilled holes. After joining the roof, the joints are welded with a sealed seam. To avoid thermal distortion, the joints are first welded with spots or stitches at intervals or alternately on different sides, after which the intervals are also welded alternately.
- If the front and inner parts of the racks were cut at different heights, then the insert is not needed when welding (butt weld with a “ladder” offset). For such a cut, as described above, pre-drilling of the factory spot welds on the flanges will be required. The distance between cuts should be at least 5–10 cm.
- The B-pillars are cut off at the top, 10–15 cm from the roof. It is better to choose a place without technological holes. Inside the B-pillar there are reinforcements (there may be several layers of metal in some places), which all need to be welded when installing a new roof. For example, the place where the seat belt mount is located has additional reinforcements.
- The rear pillars are usually cut off towards the top. If there is no reinforcement inside (or if there is some, if there is space left), it is necessary, when installing a new roof, to make a butt seam with an insert. The principle is the same as described above for welding the A-pillars.
- Before final welding, you must first “grab” all flange connections with welding points. Next, you need to check all the door gaps and attach the windshield and rear glass. During final welding, thermal deformation of the metal must be avoided by making the weld in stages, at intervals. More details about this are written in the article on replacing fixed body panels.
In conclusion, we can say that we should not forget about anti-corrosion treatment of welding seams, including in hidden cavities. Read about the features of using welding primer here.
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Evgeny Nikulin from the Volgograd region:
After buying the car, a lot was redone, as they say, for the soul and for yourself. And now it’s time for the salon:
- seats reupholstered;
- Euro door trim;
- rugs;
- interior sound insulation,
But the ceiling remained untouched. No matter how I washed it, no matter how I cleaned it, this dirty white ceiling spoiled the whole look. There weren't many options to transform it:
- I didn’t want to tighten it - it was long and tedious;
- painting with a spray can - well, that’s not the same at all.
The only option left is to replace it with a finished one in black.
Having visited all the markets, I found nothing and then on the drive I read a positive review from a satisfied owner of this ceiling. After weighing all the pros and cons, it was decided to buy this miracle plus visors in color. Where to order, I took the link from his article. So I left a request and made an order on the website motorring.ru.
Delivered by transport company to the address, everything safe and sound. I started installation right away. Removing the old trim was not difficult. Well, the installation didn't take much time. All the holes fit perfectly, I removed the ring from the fish eye of the lantern from the old one, the visors fit perfectly (by the way, with a mirror, my wife will be satisfied). The ceiling material is pleasant to the touch, not a rag, but black pile like a factory.
Modernization of VAZ 2115: ceiling features banner
Cars produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant have rather inexpressive interior trim, and there are many complaints about the quality of materials. The plastic used to make the parts, even though it looks inexpensive, is also hard. When driving a VAZ 2115, the ceiling may creak due to poor fit and, moreover, has a tendency to quickly lose its appearance. It is clear that the low price of the car is largely decisive when purchasing, but many owners do not want to put up with the shortcomings of the car and carry out tuning. There are many opportunities to make the interior of your car more attractive and improve it accordingly. This can be organized in different ways: do it all yourself or contact a specialized service.
Standard ceiling VAZ 15 model
The choice of companies that are involved in tuning domestic and imported cars is large, but their services, by definition, cannot be built cheaply. As a rule, they have all the necessary means and can organize interior decoration from high-quality materials, both according to ready-made projects and in accordance with the client’s ideas. An attempt to save money by turning to garage technicians often results in even greater expenses.
How to cover the ceiling of a VAZ 2109 with your own hands
Home / House construction / Ceiling / How to cover the ceiling of a VAZ 2109 with your own hands
- 1 Pros of remodeling
- 2 Material 2.1 Alcantara 2.1.1 Advantages and disadvantages
2.2 Leather 2.3 Velor 2.4 Carpet 2.5 Vinyl 3 Upholstery and its technology
- 3.1 Sequence of operation 3.1.1 Covers
3.1.2 Doors 3.1.3 Armrests 3.1.4 Ceiling 4 Detailed algorithm for reupholstering the ceiling with carpet
VAZ 2109 interior modification
VAZ 2109 interior remodeling - this will be discussed in our article. As a rule, tuning or alteration of the interior of a VAZ car is done due to individual needs. The interior trim of the VAZ 2109 is often changed. You will learn about this and much more from our publication.
For any owner, comfort in the cabin is an important thing. Modern automakers are doing everything possible to improve the design, make it unusual and attractive from the consumer's point of view. Our VAZ 2109 salon, to be honest, did not show off, although it has other advantages. But it’s okay, because you can always find time and devote it to reupholstering. This operation is carried out not only because of the unattractiveness of the VAZ 2109 interior itself, but also for a number of other reasons. So, over time, the lining on the ceiling wears out, the general condition of the interior deteriorates, you want to add some variety, give it an original look. In short, there are plenty of reasons.
Note. Interior tuning is considered a fairly popular procedure among car enthusiasts and is carried out frequently, as it does not involve complex operations.
The most crucial moment, according to many, is the choice of material for the upholstery. The final result, the outcome of all the work done, depends on this. In our markets today you can find a huge number of such products, which eliminates the problem of finding the right material. You can also choose something to your liking in specialized car dealerships.
When choosing a material for remodeling the interior, it is first recommended to pay attention to the following indicators:
- Price, or rather, price/quality combination;
- Ease of use and cleaning, which is called practicality of the material;
- Durability, as evidenced by the strength of the product.
Note. As for the texture and color of the material, everything is individual. As they say, there is no friend to taste.
A material that experienced tuning specialists often pay attention to. In particular, due to the fact that this material is relatively light, it is recommended to be used in upholstery
Advantages and disadvantages Non-woven form of the material, which is explained by the fact that the material is made from superfine fibers High cost Many varieties today, including covers, materials for doors, torpedoes, etc. Lightweight material Strength and durability No gloss Easy to clean and incredibly resistant to ultraviolet rays Very resistant to “fallen cigarette butts” Elastic
A material that is also considered as the best option. It's no secret that leather interiors are considered chic and are found only in expensive cars.
Very durable and durable material Heats up quickly in hot weather and “steams” Durable In cold weather, leather takes longer to heat up than rag material (on the other hand, it all depends on the quality of the leather, its type) Leather is not afraid of accidentally falling cigarette butts or water Requires more careful care
It is considered a budget material, but has taken root well among tuning masters. Gives a decent appearance.
Low cost Durability Requires virtually no maintenance Breaks quickly In any weather quickly “adapts” - warms in winter, keeps cool in summer Easy to clean if you have a vacuum cleaner, detergent and brush
Recently it has become more often used than before. Carpet (translated from Armenian as “carpet”) is one of the types of carpet materials.
Ways to improve interior quality
It is difficult to reconcile with a situation where the ceiling of a VAZ 2115 sag is simply not aesthetically pleasing on the one hand, and on the other hand does little to improve the level of traffic safety. Upholstery that moves up and down distracts the driver's attention and irritates passengers. Among other things, practice shows that the car's developers poorly chose the material and color of the upholstery, which gets very dirty in places of contact with the heads of passengers and the driver. This state of affairs is due not only to the low quality of materials, but also to the unsuccessful way of fixing this element to the car body. Thus, tuning the interior of a VAZ 2115 can pursue two goals: eliminating sagging parts of the upholstery and reducing the tendency for dirty spots to appear on the material. There are several ways to eliminate the identified deficiencies. The most inexpensive method is to reupholster the VAZ 2115 ceiling with high-quality fabric over a standard upholstery element. If the work is carried out carefully, the result is simply excellent, despite the fact that the cost of such an operation is relatively low. In fact, it will be equal to the amount spent on purchasing materials, provided that all the work is carried out independently. However, this technology does not solve the problem of eliminating extraneous noise and sagging of the ceiling trim element. Here you will need completely different means and the use of a non-standard finishing element. Currently, you can purchase such parts in retail stores both as a set and as a separate part. If you need something original, you can order what you need from specialized enterprises.
How to cover the ceiling on a VAZ 2114 with your own hands
Without a doubt, a beautifully designed ceiling plays a big role in comfort in the car interior. A correctly selected ceiling color that matches the color scheme of the entire car interior, high-quality work done and beautiful interior lighting will make the interior of your car pleasant. We’ll tell you how to properly re-stretch the ceiling in this article. It is best to cover the ceiling together with the reupholstery of the entire car interior. Then the overall appearance of the interior will look more comfortable when you only reupholster one ceiling.
- Which glue to choose for reupholstering a car ceiling?
- What material should I use for covering the ceiling?
- How to reupholster a ceiling with your own hands?
I will try to answer all these questions in order.
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It all starts with choosing the color of the ceiling. The most popular ceiling color is black. I don’t know why so many people choose it, but it really is. In my opinion, the black ceiling is pressing. I don’t know, but I feel somehow uncomfortable in such a car. On the contrary, many people like the black ceiling the most. In general, the color scheme of the entire interior should match. You understand that a light interior and a black ceiling will not look good, or a black interior and a red ceiling, etc.
Guide to reupholstering VAZ 2115 interior elements
Detailed instructions with a step-by-step and illustrative description of the process will help you perform all the operations yourself. At some stages you will need the help of an assistant, and he does not necessarily have to have any qualifications. It is important not to rush when carrying out work and to act strictly in accordance with the instructions for the use of adhesives and other components.
List of required materials and tools
The list of materials required for reupholstery includes:
- A piece of technical fabric such as “carpet” or another at the discretion of the vehicle owner. The minimum size of the canvas is 2.3 m in length and 1.4 m in width.
- Universal glue in tubes, you can use “Moment” or something similar.
- Aerosol adhesive composition for permanently joining fabrics with a variety of solid substrates; in our case, glue of the “Dinitrol” brand was used. However, this does not limit the master’s choice.
You don’t need any special tools for the job; you can get by with a simple set, as shown in the list below:
- scissors large and small for working on fabric,
- screwdrivers with Phillips and straight slots for dismantling interior parts and ceiling covering.
In principle, everything you need for the work can be found in any house or garage; you will still need a little free space for gluing the ceiling with canvas. To make this operation easier and to achieve maximum quality, it is better to use a table or other hard and clean surface.
Preparatory operations for re-upholstering
Work on altering the ceiling is carried out with the battery disconnected from the power supply and the car doors completely open, and begins with dismantling the part in the following order:
- Using a screwdriver and a shaped slot, we unscrew the screws from the mounting sockets for the trim of the front pillars, and by prying them off, remove them and put them aside;
- Using the same tool, we dismantle the door handles and sun visors;
Removing interior trim elements
- the following operation should be performed extremely carefully so as not to damage the parts; use a straight-bladed screwdriver to remove the interior lighting;
- carefully lower the ceiling part down; when dismantling, do not use excessive force to avoid deformation or damage to parts of the cladding.
Removing the ceiling lining
Now you can begin the actual work of reupholstering the ceiling or installing a pre-purchased element of a non-standard design. The photo clearly shows the shape of this element, which has recesses in the places where the visors and interior lighting fixtures are installed; these places will require special attention when carrying out the main work of covering with fabric.
Technology of reupholstering parts with technical fabric
To obtain a good result, it is necessary to create appropriate conditions, therefore it is better to do the pasting indoors at room temperature. Given the strong and unpleasant smell of glue, the room should be well ventilated. It is better to place the part on the table, and the order of work, which can be found by watching the video, is performed in the following order:
- We lay the fabric on the ceiling so that it completely covers it and protrudes at the edge by at least 50 mm.
- We begin to attach the fabric from the back of the part where the ceiling is practically flat.
- The adhesive is applied to both the fabric and the surface of the ceiling; from the moment of contact between them, it is necessary to allow time for the glue to dry slightly.
- You should not try to immediately grab a large area; the lubricated fragment should be no more than 150-200 mm.
- We apply the canvas from the center and smooth it towards the edge; this can be done with a roller or with your hands.
- When gluing the recess, we smooth the fabric especially carefully so that not even the slightest hint of folds remains.
- We paste the sun visors in the same way. On their inner surface, it is advisable to provide in advance a flap for a mirror and a pocket for documents.
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High-quality ceiling covering of the VAZ 2115 with technical fabric is possible only if the technology is strictly followed and there is a sufficient amount of adhesive. Complete polymerization occurs within approximately 24 hours at room temperature.
Installation of an updated ceiling
When carrying out this operation, it is necessary to attract an assistant, and before carrying out the work you should wash your hands or wear clean gloves so as not to stain the pasted surface. We put the part in place and begin to fasten it, putting all the parts in place: handles, sun visors, as well as interior lights. When screwing in screws, it is advisable to lubricate the threads.
Installation of the ceiling element
It is advisable to place a noise-insulating gasket in the openings between the amplifiers, which must be glued to the metal. As practice shows, all activities can be done on your own, you just need to strictly adhere to the guidelines. Especially when installing lanterns, you need to make sure that the luminaire is connected correctly. After installing them, the battery is connected, and the functionality is checked with the doors open and when turned on forcibly.
How to cover a car ceiling with your own hands
You can sheathe the ceiling with the material yourself, without resorting to the help of specialists from car repair shops.
To reupholster the ceiling yourself, you will need the following materials and tools:
- covering fabric;
- glue;
- degreaser;
- Screwdriver Set;
- hard sponge;
- fine-grained abrasive;
- masking tape;
- rollers for leveling the surface;
- hairdryer
You may also need new fasteners and caps for decorative elements.
In order to successfully cover the ceiling with new fabric, follow the following sequence of actions.
- Remove the car ceiling. To do this, you need to remove all fasteners and hanging elements. The ceiling is dismantled in accordance with the operating instructions for each specific model. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the windshield or front seat. First turn off all electrical equipment.
- Clean the ceiling from the old coating using a hard sponge.
- Remove any remaining old glue using a degreaser.
- Sand the ceiling with a fine-grained abrasive to remove any unevenness.
- Apply a thin bead of glue to the center of the ceiling. The length of the strip should not exceed 10 cm.
- Apply the central part of the material to this place and smooth it thoroughly using a roller.
- Apply similar strips of glue every 10–15 cm.
- The fabric needs to be stretched and smoothed well. At this stage, you may need an assistant to do the job better.
- After all the fabric is glued, go over its surface with a roller again. You can additionally dry the surface with a hairdryer at a not too high temperature.
- Fold the edges and glue them from the inside. Trim off any excess fabric.
use a stiff sponge to clean off the old ceiling covering
Apply glue in thin strips and level the surface of the material
If necessary, dry the ceiling with a hairdryer
if you do everything right, the result will please you
It is very important to glue the fabric from the center to the edges. If you do everything correctly, you will get a coating indistinguishable in quality from the factory one.
There are also some types of fabric with a self-adhesive backing on sale. The principle of gluing them is almost the same as described above, except that the glue itself no longer needs to be applied.
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