Ply headlining question

[sparkywig]

How do I fix the ply headliner around the edges of the bus?
Is there a trim or similar?

 

[ianscooby]

there should be a galvanised u channel that it sits in

 

[sparkywig]

Mine's not a Westy, but a ravaged Dormobile. :lol:

Where do I get the u channel, or is there something comparable at a local large DIY store?

 

[ground hugger]

If your not too fussy about og stuff,I used 10mm plaster board edge bead from B&Q

Screw it in place with self tapping panhead screws,then press the trim until its closed up to about half its size.
And looks like this fitted

 

[davebug]

Went through same prob as you ,found the most perfect j trim at local Howdens Kitchen branch,its actually a laminate floor end trim but looks and fits fantastic,almost looks OG .....

 

[flynster]

gooding aluminium can supply j trim and h trim for the sides and the centre joins.....minimum order though :?

or hunt around cause og does come up from time to time

ste

 

[sparkywig]

Thanks chaps, on a minimal spend budget, so it looks like the plaster bead is the way.
Got some in the garage somewhere.