2017 model onwards ONLY – VW Crafter roof panels.

Designed to be glued together using PVA glue or high temperature spray glue using a large hard flat surface ( 8 x 4 sheet of plywood ). Then installed in one piece.

Steps to assemble.

1. Glue the panels together using PVA adhesive and apply weight over night on a clean hard flat surface ( 8 x 4 sheet of plywood on the floor. ) Ensure the parts are together with no gaps. Use masking tape to hold the panels together on the birch side until the glue sets. Make sure the jointing strips are not going to interfere with the metal ribs of the van.
2. Using the supplied black marker pens slowly drag the marker pens in one direction in the pre cut grooves. Scrubbing the pen back and forth results in the disintegration of the pen tip which makes a mess, it is better to dwell on an area that needs filling and drag the pens in one direction slowly. Take care not to rush this part and allow the ink to flow from the pens and move slowly. Once the pen dries up, swap pens and store them with the tips down, lids on to allow the ink to move towards the tip. This is a slow process and it will take about an hour to use the supplied black marker pens to get a good finish. 
3. Apply a quick drying water based varnish with a mini foam roller on both sides, apply several coats to the bamboo side and very lightly sand between coats.
4. Install the roof in one large piece, two people will be needed for this process to ensure the roof is not damaged. Use two plaster board props or timber cut to length to hold the roof in place.
5. Carefully locate the roof centrally in the van. When the roof is held up with props it is easy to move the roof.
6. Once the position is good drive in the supplied black screws directly into the metal ribs using firm pressure, do not over tighten.

Two people will be required to install this and use plaster board props or timber cut to your ceiling height to hold this in place temporally while until screws are installed.

Supplied with Black 3.5 x 15mm screws and 8 black marker pens. Designed to be screwed directly in to the metal roof ribs. Firm pressure needed to start off the screws, be careful not to over tighten and strip the threads.

This will need varnishing on both sides of the board. This is a natural product and needs to be stored in a dry, warm location until it can be varnished.

These roof panels are not cut to go around the factory fitted pillar covers.