DHC Backboard

[AHM]

Hi All,

The existing backboard is covered in the original carpet. Im not sure if it will survive having the carpet removed.

It would be easy enough to make a new backboard from hardboard, but will it take being bent?
Are new ones supplied flat or preformed?

[Mazzini]

Is the carpet too far gone for redyeing?

[AHM]

No. but it isn't going to match the rest of the carpet which will be new as it has fallen apart.

[pharriso]

Sue's replacements are GRP, same for the side covers.

[elanfan1]

Find a local supplier of Millboard.

[saildrive2001]

I removed the old carpet without any problems & recovered it with new carpet.

[denicholls2]

I don't know if Masonite is called Masonite on your side of the pond, but it's a good product for this application. You can get 1/8" panels, it's moderately waterproof, and you can bend it without it cardboarding. It's what most cars use as a backer for upholstery.

GRP is lighter, but costlier I suspect, and messier to make if you can't just go buy it.

[William2]

I got a large sheet of black Millboard as used originally from Woolies Ltd in Peterborough. They will also courier it to you. It bends and cuts easily.