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Date:         Wed, 8 Jun 2011 10:01:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: pop top painting finished
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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At first I was thinking of gluing the foam down to the roof, then
gluing some sort of fabric to that. Now I am thinking of gluing the
fabric (microfibre/fleece?) to the foam, then holding the foam to the
ceiling by a combo of edge strips and velcro.


alistair




On 8-Jun-11, at 9:34 AM, Chris S wrote:


> I like Mr. Squirrel's idea of leather as mohair maybe too thick.
>
> If you can make it look good and you like the color, leaving the
> foam exposed might be a good option.
>
> Otherwise, alcantara is a non-porous, durable, synthetic suede that
> looks good and comes in a variety of colors. I am not sure of cost,
> though.
>
> Chris.
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