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Fitting TR6 Hood/Bonnet liner kit from britishcarpartsonline.ca
TR-Restorations · 9 topics indexed · uploaded 2026-09-17
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- 0:19–3:22Intro to bonnet liner kit and decalWatch on YouTube ↗
Host introduces the TR6 bonnet/hood liner kit sold by britishcarpartsonline.ca, discusses UK sourcing versus US vendors, the fabric (not foam) construction, and the silver TR7 Triumph decal chosen for the bonnet.
- 3:22–4:35Cleaning the bonnet undersideWatch on YouTube ↗
The bonnet underside is cleaned in two stages, finishing with window cleaner to remove underguard splashes and polish residue before gluing.
- 4:36–7:06Unboxing liner kit and masking planWatch on YouTube ↗
Host explains masking around the liner area to protect paint from spray glue, unboxes the stitched pre-cut fabric liner panels, and plans how to hold the corners down with masking tape or weights.
- 7:06–8:13Choosing spray adhesiveWatch on YouTube ↗
Compares 3M Super 77 upholstery adhesive with the thicker 3M rubber and vinyl adhesive and opts for Super 77, with the option to upgrade if it peels.
- 8:40–9:32Gluing down liner panels (voiceover)Watch on YouTube ↗
Voiceover explains spraying both the bonnet and the back of each liner piece, removing the masking tape, laying the panel down and squeegeeing from the middle outward.
- 9:38–12:05Measuring and aligning decal positionWatch on YouTube ↗
Host lays out masking tape reference lines with equal measurements from the bonnet edge and draws matching lines on the dry-transfer decal so it can be positioned straight, off-centre by choice.
- 12:05–17:19Applying the Triumph decal dryWatch on YouTube ↗
The dry-transfer decal is laid down matching the reference lines, worked from the centre out to remove air bubbles, and the backing paper is slowly peeled off low to the surface to release the laurels.
- 17:41–18:49Final result and decal heat tipsWatch on YouTube ↗
Shows the finished liner and decal, explains why the decal was placed high rather than centred for visibility when the bonnet is raised, and notes that gentle heat helps the decal conform while too much heat removes it.
- 18:49–19:26Outro and hard top previewWatch on YouTube ↗
Host wraps up and previews the next video on redoing the hard top interior, headliner, glass with new rubber, and alternative rear metal trims.