Interior/Exterior Headliner DIY
#76
#77
Someone did a chop job of re covering the liner in my car before I got it. They cut the edges flat with the liner so it's starting to sag across the front, I think I'm gonna go a different route than you guys and pull all the fabric and foam off and then do a thin layer of fiberglass over the base headliner and paint it a matte colord. Maybe blue to match the seats and carpet. As soon as I install my underdrive pulley, and swap my struts, and a million other tiny things that are bugging me lol.
#78
Someone did a chop job of re covering the liner in my car before I got it. They cut the edges flat with the liner so it's starting to sag across the front, I think I'm gonna go a different route than you guys and pull all the fabric and foam off and then do a thin layer of fiberglass over the base headliner and paint it a matte colord. Maybe blue to match the seats and carpet. As soon as I install my underdrive pulley, and swap my struts, and a million other tiny things that are bugging me lol.
#79
#82
It wasn't bad at all. With the fabric being fleece was easy to work with. I had it laid out on a table in the garage with plenty of room to work around it. I'm tall so I was able to reach around it pretty well. Worked from front to back, had it rolled/folded and worked it down about 6-10 inches at a time.
I used the black metal "paper clips" to hold the edges down when I wrapped them over.
Biggest PIA was refitting the b-pillars.
I used the black metal "paper clips" to hold the edges down when I wrapped them over.
Biggest PIA was refitting the b-pillars.
#83
It wasn't bad at all. With the fabric being fleece was easy to work with. I had it laid out on a table in the garage with plenty of room to work around it. I'm tall so I was able to reach around it pretty well. Worked from front to back, had it rolled/folded and worked it down about 6-10 inches at a time.
I used the black metal "paper clips" to hold the edges down when I wrapped them over.
Biggest PIA was refitting the b-pillars.
I used the black metal "paper clips" to hold the edges down when I wrapped them over.
Biggest PIA was refitting the b-pillars.
#84
...while replacing the headliner....
I will be replacing the headliner in my '05 MCS this winter.
Two questions for those who have done this before:
- the headliner material at Joann's Fabric is a darker gray. What is the correct, light gray color headliner at yourautotrim.com? Platinum?
- while I have the headliner out, what other improvements or maintenance can I do? For example, is it worth spraying some sound proofing material inside the roof?
Thanks for any tips!
Two questions for those who have done this before:
- the headliner material at Joann's Fabric is a darker gray. What is the correct, light gray color headliner at yourautotrim.com? Platinum?
- while I have the headliner out, what other improvements or maintenance can I do? For example, is it worth spraying some sound proofing material inside the roof?
Thanks for any tips!
#85
#86
I'm so glad I found this DIY thread. The headliner on my 03 R53 is in bad shape. Although it looks to be a bit more involved than I would have liked, but I'm ready after seeing all the great outcomes here.
Just a few questions:
- Seems like 58'' x 108'' headliner fabric I found online would fit. Although I don't mind extras, is the width (58") going to leave enough extras for the sides. Do I need extras on the sides (to be folded)?
- I ordered a can of 3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive (18.1 oz.). Given that my car has a sunroof, I assume I would not need a second can.
- Any suggestions for a metal brush to get rid of the old foam, or would anything with rigid bristles do?
Thanks!
Just a few questions:
- Seems like 58'' x 108'' headliner fabric I found online would fit. Although I don't mind extras, is the width (58") going to leave enough extras for the sides. Do I need extras on the sides (to be folded)?
- I ordered a can of 3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive (18.1 oz.). Given that my car has a sunroof, I assume I would not need a second can.
- Any suggestions for a metal brush to get rid of the old foam, or would anything with rigid bristles do?
Thanks!
#87
I'm so glad I found this DIY thread. The headliner on my 03 R53 is in bad shape. Although it looks to be a bit more involved than I would have liked, but I'm ready after seeing all the great outcomes here.
Just a few questions:
- Seems like 58'' x 108'' headliner fabric I found online would fit. Although I don't mind extras, is the width (58") going to leave enough extras for the sides. Do I need extras on the sides (to be folded)?
- I ordered a can of 3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive (18.1 oz.). Given that my car has a sunroof, I assume I would not need a second can.
- Any suggestions for a metal brush to get rid of the old foam, or would anything with rigid bristles do?
Thanks!
Just a few questions:
- Seems like 58'' x 108'' headliner fabric I found online would fit. Although I don't mind extras, is the width (58") going to leave enough extras for the sides. Do I need extras on the sides (to be folded)?
- I ordered a can of 3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive (18.1 oz.). Given that my car has a sunroof, I assume I would not need a second can.
- Any suggestions for a metal brush to get rid of the old foam, or would anything with rigid bristles do?
Thanks!
Good luck - Take your time and post pics.
#88
The Phase I of the project is completed!
Everything went fine with the removal of the parts. Taking the headliner out was a bit scary because it tends to bend in the middle where there isn't much support between two sunroof holes + dome lamp.
Gotta come up with a plan to place the new headliner wrinkle free while working with those two big holes in the middle.
Will post more during and after the project is completed.
Everything went fine with the removal of the parts. Taking the headliner out was a bit scary because it tends to bend in the middle where there isn't much support between two sunroof holes + dome lamp.
Gotta come up with a plan to place the new headliner wrinkle free while working with those two big holes in the middle.
Will post more during and after the project is completed.
#91
#92
I've used metal wire brushes & a metal wire broom (at different times for different cars) in the past to get the old padding and adhesive off & it worked great! You obviously don't want to be too harsh on it, but it works really well and quickly. Good luck!
#93
#96
I did mine this past weekend. I found using a wide an small putty knives worked great to remove the yellowed old foam. Just rolls off. Then used a small brush for the area I could not reach. Came out awesome. Only issue I had was my left rear pillar panel broke one of the clip anchors off. So I had to order a replacement.