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RP sliding roof runners - Hugh Barnes - 19-06-2020
Having got to the bottom of my RP sliding roof troubles (the one I commissioned to be made 25 years ago turned out to be 3/4" short - and that made all the difference) I have now asked Martin Prior to provide one of the correct dimensions (it wasn't him 25 years ago, I hasten to add!). He and I have just had a conversation about the best material to use on the runners to provide easy, trouble free operation. We both agreed that the original seemed to be a form of dense 'felt' but we have both, independently, failed to find the ideal material over the years. Has anyone found the perfect material for use on the runners and, as a follow up question, the best method of affixing the chosen material to the metal runners...
As ever, thanks in advance for any suggestions...
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Roy Player - 19-06-2020
Hi Hugh
I CAN SUPPLY CORRECT FELT TEL 01202 625242
Regards
Willie
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Smiley - 19-06-2020
Hi Willie, probably a silly question, but where does the felt fit, and what is used to fix it.
Regards
Smiley.
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Hugh Barnes - 19-06-2020
It goes on the top and bottom surface of the 4 runners on the sliding panel. Originally they were held on by small rivets, brass possibly. I will try and replicate that with some small ali rivets, flat topped, not domed...
But that might be a little more 'experimental'...
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Smiley - 19-06-2020
Thanks Hugh, I will check on my RP to see if the felts are still there. I have used the Sliding Roof but never
noticed if there were any there.
Cheers
Smiley.
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Biddlecombe - 19-06-2020
I used 3 mm felt but I think 4 or 5 mm would be bettter.
Before and after pics. Works fine. Use plenty of Vaseline, not grease.
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RE: RP sliding roof runners - squeak - 19-06-2020
With the installation of NEW felts I would caution against the use of ANY lubricant. A silicon spray as used on zippers if you must.
The rails also should not be goopy (technical term).
RE: RP sliding roof runners - bob46320 - 20-06-2020
Couldn't have been an Austin, no lights on in the garage !
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Hugh Barnes - 20-06-2020
Russell - why do you say no lubricant? I get the lack of goopiness (technical term) on the rails, but I could see some lubricant on the felts being beneficial?
RE: RP sliding roof runners - Biddlecombe - 20-06-2020
The felts that I removed from mine had been soaked in some form of lube for over 80 years. I asked the felt manufacturer and he cautioned against grease but stated that Vaseline, other similar such products are available, would be fine to use on British manufactured felt.