Material for DIY roof cardboard replacement?

[Mucci]

The roof of my car took on water at some point under the previous owner. I've since cleared out the drain channels. The cardboard in the roof is destroyed. I was wondering if anyone has cut out their own and what material they used? It's almost like MDF.

 

This is a '75 sunroof car.

[jgerock]

Look for the backer board. In the lumber section of Lowes or Home Depot. One piece will do two sunroof boards.

 

edit.  1/8" Markerboard Wainscot. 

Edited February 18, 2017 by jgerock

[Mucci]

6 minutes ago, jgerock said:

Look for the backer board. In the lumber section of Lowes or Home Depot. One piece will do two sunroof boards.

 

Is there another name for this? The stuff I'm looking at called backer board on the website is cement based / looks like sheetrock.

[John_in_VA]

Google what Jim wrote & you get:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-8-in-x-48-in-x-32-in-DPI-Markerboard-Panel-HD31032481/205545029

[jgerock]

4 minutes ago, Mucci said:

 

Is there another name for this? The stuff I'm looking at called backer board on the website is cement based / looks like sheetrock.

I just edited my post adding the name from the sticker on the board. Think it was made by Distinctive Industries.  

[Mucci]

Oh ok, dry erase board? Thanks

[jgerock]

1 hour ago, Mucci said:

Oh ok, dry erase board? Thanks

Yes.

Put the "dry erase" smooth white side up so it does not absorb water.  Tip courtesy of Keith Kreeger's 74tii website www.my2002tii.com

 

Side facing roof

Side facing down

[Mucci]

24 minutes ago, jgerock said:

Yes.

Put the "dry erase" smooth white side up so it does not absorb water.  Tip courtesy of Keith Kreeger's 74tii website www.my2002tii.com

 

Ah that's exactly what I was looking for! I found the section on Keith's site. For anyone else looking:

http://www.my2002tii.com/spring_2005/sunroof.htm

 

Thanks

[halboyles]

Particle board like the back side of this and the stuff you can use for door cards can be sealed with a fast drying polyurethane clear coat for greater moisture resistance.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C010J8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000C010J8&linkCode=as2&tag=120studi-20&linkId=BOYBXKT4G4QNZGSG