Headlining sag
Discussion
I think there was an old episode of “ Josh’s car corner” on “YouTube” that covered this subject.
It can be done diy, but it’s a bit involved when it comes to removing the trim without breaking some of the plastic clips. From memory the head lining sags when the glue dries out.
Under the black fabric is a foam base backing which can deteriorate over time.
Lots of cleaning and spray glue required.
It can be done diy, but it’s a bit involved when it comes to removing the trim without breaking some of the plastic clips. From memory the head lining sags when the glue dries out.
Under the black fabric is a foam base backing which can deteriorate over time.
Lots of cleaning and spray glue required.
Specifically high temperature trim adhesive. I did a head lining on a Freelander 1 twice, first time using the wrong stuff. Then in the warm weather it all unstuck itself.
You'll need new headliner material, and apart from the total chaos of removing all interior trim, you'll also spend a fair old time scraping and removing the dead foam.
Planning and sticking the new headliner with a light stretch and getting it wrinkle free is also a skill in itself too.
It's a day's work.
Here is the messiest stage.
TBH a Monaro or VXR8 will be slightly more straightforward as it's half the size of one of these with no netting and pockets etc. Nonetheless it'll be work !!
You'll need new headliner material, and apart from the total chaos of removing all interior trim, you'll also spend a fair old time scraping and removing the dead foam.
Planning and sticking the new headliner with a light stretch and getting it wrinkle free is also a skill in itself too.
It's a day's work.
Here is the messiest stage.
TBH a Monaro or VXR8 will be slightly more straightforward as it's half the size of one of these with no netting and pockets etc. Nonetheless it'll be work !!
I did mine a couple of years ago for the grand total of £80. I made sure the foam was scraped off the backboard, then started in the middle and glued the fabric down in stages
to get the curves right without over-stretching. I bought the fabric from Woolies (part number 285-BLK I think) and it matches pretty well with the original. As mentioned, make sure you use a contact adhesive that will take heat. To help I dynamatted the inside of the roof skin as part of the job. Biggest pain was getting the headliner back in without snapping the board. No pics of it fitted but it looks as good as new
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