Headliner

[JHarris1385]

Now can you get this fabric or good fabric at a Wall_mart so to say or would it be better to go to a fabric store?

Also how easy is the pulling down and re-glueing process. I would be afraid that I would not be able to re-glue it right and it would sag.

[Joe_Black]

The headliner itself is held up mostly by mechanical fasteners and components such as the grab handles, rear trim panel and sun visors. There are a couple strips of double-sided tape along the center line.

Here's a not-so-good pic from my "Rally Beast" thread of the interior roof:



I'll be updating that thread with some photos of some recent work, so will look if I took any better shots for your reference.

[JHarris1385]

I went out to the VX on my break and realized that it not just fabric it has a hard texture to it like carboard. At this point I really dont think tearing it down and putting fabric up would be a good idea. But it is still in the air.

Otherwise. does any one know muc about how well fabric paint would adhere to the headliner or what specific type to buy?

[johnnyapollo]

Just cover the existing with a cloth liner - that's what my sun-roof installer did once he cut out the section that needed removing for the sun-roof hardware. Look at Donnie's gallery (user dyanni) to see what it looks like it black.

-- John

[Chopper]

The glueing is done with a spray gun and contact cement. You can do it with a can of 3m spray adhesive. Peel off the Grey cloth, coat the foam piece and the new fabric, lay it out and smooth it out... replace headliner... drink celebratory beer...repeat final step as necessary. This is a 1, on a scale of 1-10, on difficulty. Have at it with all confidence, you can do it.

[etlsport]

i was going for what chopper said.. maybe i didnt say it quite right, but yeah, ive done that in a couple of cars.. very easy, just make sure to use a good quality adhesive

[JHarris1385]

I might have to tackle this mod this weekend. I would look cool black and possibly carbon fiberish. I really want to re-cover those visors I hate those warning stickers.

[CrnCnn]

The glueing is done with a spray gun and contact cement. You can do it with a can of 3m spray adhesive. Peel off the Grey cloth, coat the foam piece and the new fabric, lay it out and smooth it out... replace headliner... drink celebratory beer...repeat final step as necessary. This is a 1, on a scale of 1-10, on difficulty. Have at it with all confidence, you can do it.

Why is it you have to finish with a celebratory beer? I like to celebrate during and when finished.!!!!