Headliner fix
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Headliner fix
You think if I remove my saggy headliner and use a thin coat of spray adhesive or some type of fabric adhesive and wrapped it tight again it would work and last for a while?
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Yes- that will work - sort of. As said, if the board is in good shape, recovering it is pretty easy - you can use any new fabric and Super 77 spray adhesive. But what you'll see is that there is a thin portion of foam rubber between the board and the old fabric. This old foam will turn to dust - you want to get it off. Scrape it, rub it, sand it - whatever - just get it off. It usually just comes off when you lightly rub it with your hand.
I've done mine once, but I tried to cut my fabric on the corners so it wouldn't bunch up so bad, and I ended up screwing it up there. Next time, I'm going to just let it bunch up in the corners. Also, I'm going to try and just paint fiberglass resin with hardener added onto the backside in an attempt to strengthen it some without actually using glass cloth.
I've done mine once, but I tried to cut my fabric on the corners so it wouldn't bunch up so bad, and I ended up screwing it up there. Next time, I'm going to just let it bunch up in the corners. Also, I'm going to try and just paint fiberglass resin with hardener added onto the backside in an attempt to strengthen it some without actually using glass cloth.
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There is a thread i believe I started, and a member told me about using the fiberglass resin, and covering the liner with speaker felt. I gotta get tie courage up to remove mine (t top). the speaker felt is easy to work with, and looks great. I have a saddle brown interior, but I am gonna gladly use black material. I think it will be better looking when done. I'm gonna do the speaker covers with the same material, and color.
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i have been thinking of this all week...I have a TTA and the headliner is Beechwood,kinda crappy looking,thought of removing it and doing the resin(good to see someone else had the idea also) and sanding it and painting it with the beechwood interior paint i got from the Fiero store,,what do you think,,car is far from Stock/original
but was also thinking of painting it black..any thoughts...
but was also thinking of painting it black..any thoughts...
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Re: Headliner fix
NO!
Let me explain.
Headliner material is a thin material bonded to some foam from the manufacturer.
Over time the foam detiorates and turns into dust.
Since the adhesive was sprayed to the foam, the material sags!
Most fabric stores sell headliner material for about $9-$11 per yard.
You only use about 1 1/2 yards in a 3rd gen.
Be careful of the glue you use.
The temps that a car can get into in the summer can actually make the adhesive lose its grip.
Make sure you use a adhesive rated for higher temperatures or one that states specifically for automotive headliners!
The backer boards are fragile, to say the least.
I have found it especially weak around the shoulder belt holes and visor mounting points.
On a t-top 3rd gen the weakpoints to a headliner board is the whole headliner.
Strengthening up the board with fiberglass resin/hardener is a inexpensive way to fix it up.
Make sure the board is in the shape it should be in prior to f-glassing it, because it is going to be in that shape when you are done!
The total cost of recovering a headliner, if the board is good, is about $40. If you do it yourself!
Hope this helps
Good Luck!!
Let me explain.
Headliner material is a thin material bonded to some foam from the manufacturer.
Over time the foam detiorates and turns into dust.
Since the adhesive was sprayed to the foam, the material sags!
Most fabric stores sell headliner material for about $9-$11 per yard.
You only use about 1 1/2 yards in a 3rd gen.
Be careful of the glue you use.
The temps that a car can get into in the summer can actually make the adhesive lose its grip.
Make sure you use a adhesive rated for higher temperatures or one that states specifically for automotive headliners!
The backer boards are fragile, to say the least.
I have found it especially weak around the shoulder belt holes and visor mounting points.
On a t-top 3rd gen the weakpoints to a headliner board is the whole headliner.
Strengthening up the board with fiberglass resin/hardener is a inexpensive way to fix it up.
Make sure the board is in the shape it should be in prior to f-glassing it, because it is going to be in that shape when you are done!
The total cost of recovering a headliner, if the board is good, is about $40. If you do it yourself!
Hope this helps
Good Luck!!
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Mine was so bad in fact I glassed 3 headliners together to make one. You would never know looking at it now , total cost of $20 with everything.
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Re: Headliner fix
NO!
Let me explain.
Headliner material is a thin material bonded to some foam from the manufacturer.
Over time the foam detiorates and turns into dust.
Since the adhesive was sprayed to the foam, the material sags!
Most fabric stores sell headliner material for about $9-$11 per yard.
You only use about 1 1/2 yards in a 3rd gen.
Be careful of the glue you use.
The temps that a car can get into in the summer can actually make the adhesive lose its grip.
Make sure you use a adhesive rated for higher temperatures or one that states specifically for automotive headliners!
The backer boards are fragile, to say the least.
I have found it especially weak around the shoulder belt holes and visor mounting points.
On a t-top 3rd gen the weakpoints to a headliner board is the whole headliner.
Strengthening up the board with fiberglass resin/hardener is a inexpensive way to fix it up.
Make sure the board is in the shape it should be in prior to f-glassing it, because it is going to be in that shape when you are done!
The total cost of recovering a headliner, if the board is good, is about $40. If you do it yourself!
Hope this helps
Good Luck!!
Let me explain.
Headliner material is a thin material bonded to some foam from the manufacturer.
Over time the foam detiorates and turns into dust.
Since the adhesive was sprayed to the foam, the material sags!
Most fabric stores sell headliner material for about $9-$11 per yard.
You only use about 1 1/2 yards in a 3rd gen.
Be careful of the glue you use.
The temps that a car can get into in the summer can actually make the adhesive lose its grip.
Make sure you use a adhesive rated for higher temperatures or one that states specifically for automotive headliners!
The backer boards are fragile, to say the least.
I have found it especially weak around the shoulder belt holes and visor mounting points.
On a t-top 3rd gen the weakpoints to a headliner board is the whole headliner.
Strengthening up the board with fiberglass resin/hardener is a inexpensive way to fix it up.
Make sure the board is in the shape it should be in prior to f-glassing it, because it is going to be in that shape when you are done!
The total cost of recovering a headliner, if the board is good, is about $40. If you do it yourself!
Hope this helps
Good Luck!!
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Good post gottobekidding. You get a beer and shot of whiskey!
Stringrust, I am in the process of repairing my headliner. I will be getting in new fabric from stockinteriors.com this week. Stockinteriors sent me fabric samples to see which one matched up best to stock. Joanne Fabrics sells headliner material but color options are limited. Once I get it up I will post pictures and a write up. I removed my old headliner and reinforced it with fiberglass resin and fiber cloth strips. I had some week spots around the seatbelt areas. You can remove your headliner and see what kind of condition it is in. If it is too bad, then you can order and ABS plastic one. Yours should be in decent condition but will need some repair like mine. Post some pics of the headliner when you take it out.
Where in Jersey are you? I used to live near Philly and had to drive all around NJ for work.
Stringrust, I am in the process of repairing my headliner. I will be getting in new fabric from stockinteriors.com this week. Stockinteriors sent me fabric samples to see which one matched up best to stock. Joanne Fabrics sells headliner material but color options are limited. Once I get it up I will post pictures and a write up. I removed my old headliner and reinforced it with fiberglass resin and fiber cloth strips. I had some week spots around the seatbelt areas. You can remove your headliner and see what kind of condition it is in. If it is too bad, then you can order and ABS plastic one. Yours should be in decent condition but will need some repair like mine. Post some pics of the headliner when you take it out.
Where in Jersey are you? I used to live near Philly and had to drive all around NJ for work.
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Someone set me straight whats the final verdict.....brand A or Brand B,ebay or directly to vendor..
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Tony,which is the correct color for the 1989 TTA,i heard the Doeskin matched better,,am i wrong ,,or do i still go with the beechwood...just having a hard time choosing which Company..i hear to use the one from Stock interiors,,,,but your support is so good here...I need the head liner,and sail panels...just not sold on which color...I really dont want to deal witth one that has been rolled up in a box and have to lay it oout for days..
Someone set me straight whats the final verdict.....brand A or Brand B,ebay or directly to vendor..
Someone set me straight whats the final verdict.....brand A or Brand B,ebay or directly to vendor..
Just buzz me in the office,or PM me and I'll send it out to yah.
Color sample link.
http://images.1aauto.com/IHL/Samples/foambackcloth.jpg
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