? About Reapholstering Headliner

[Jack8745]

i just took out my headliner. removed the old fabric. the foam is falling appart in some places. what do i do with it, just remove it or what ?

also am i missing something, took it out through the trunk and it was super tight, the edges definitely rubbed. headliner is fine but i don't want to damage it while putting it back it.

Thanks

Jack

[Dave 54]

Yup, layed mine out and took a broom to it and ll that old foam came right off.

I got actually headliner mareial from Joann fabrics and it had foam on the back.

Just make sure you use the right glue.

[Быстров]

i just took out my headliner. removed the old fabric. the foam is falling appart in some places. what do i do with it, just remove it or what ?

also am i missing something, took it out through the trunk and it was super tight, the edges definitely rubbed. headliner is fine but i don't want to damage it while putting it back it.

Thanks

Jack

had the same problem your in now. yes you have to remove all the old foam. best way to do it would be take an air gun and get some latex gloves, apply air and brush it all ways with your palm, it should come off easy. after that, since you want best result take it to a shop, (the headliner that is) and have them redo it in any material you want, usually if you take the old stuff off, they wont charge you for it and it would be way cheaper, shop not too far away applied new foam and glue for 60 bucks black suede material included, and these guys do restoration on hot rods. Deff money well spent, since if you try to fix it your self your prob going to fudge it up the first time around. have the pros do it man.

-alex

[Chilled man]

ehh stock headliner stuff

Just remove all the old foam down to the silver stuff

and then apply your fabric of choice

and only use 3m adhesive spray glue

Black with purple top in a spray can

[Dave 54]

It's not that difficult as long as you use the right adhesive.

and only use 3m adhesive spray glue

Black with purple top in a spray can

Yup that be the stuff

[Jack8745]

heard that super 77 works also.

what about the way to get it back in, is it just that tight?

redoing it in black suade

[Cal3thousand]

heard that super 77 works also.

what about the way to get it back in, is it just that tight?

redoing it in black suade

Don't go 77

88 at the least. And 90 is the shizzle... pretty sure Justin is referring to the same can.

[Dave 54]

Yup it will go back in the same, tight as stuff.

[Jack8745]

taking it to the upholster in an hour. 45 he said. used wire brush to remove the old foam.

for that much i'll be dumb not to take it to him

[850R Ridah]

To those thinking of tackling this:

Whatever you do, don't try to re-glue existing headlining material - that does not work because it is the foam backing that has disintegrated. Most of the foam should scraped off with a blunt scraper dragged across the surface, leaving the original adhesive as a 'primer' for the new adhesive. This is less porous than the backing board alone, and generally you want to avoid separating the adhesive from the backing board, as that will leave noticeable ridges in the finished result. It's not worth trying to use a solvent - that risks breaking down the backing board. The foam backing I used comes in two thicknesses - I found the thinner of the two is sufficient. The 3M spray headliner adhesive is perfect for the job if you can find it, but there are many spray adhesives out there now. Glue the headlining material on before you attempt to cut any holes - pretty obvious, but you can't be too careful - as it is quite stretchy. You only get one 'go' with the adhesive, so it's important to get the material straight. Both of out Volvo's headliner's are fine for the moment. My experience came from doing a few Alfa Romeo headliners.

Sincerely, Gee.

P.S. Start at the back edge.