Anybody got DIY headliner??

[drhonda09]

I've been looking into wrapping my headliner with a different material.. I dont really like the look of shiny vinyl.. any ideas on what fabric style to use?? post pics of headliners you think look pretty sweet!! I wanna get some ideas.. TIA :wave1:

[azjared]

I've been looking into wrapping my headliner with a different material.. I dont really like the look of shiny vinyl.. any ideas on what fabric style to use?? post pics of headliners you think look pretty sweet!! I wanna get some ideas.. TIA :wave1:

good spray adhesive (dont cheap out on this item)
fabric of choice
remove headliner
slowly work your way across with a credit card or similar item to smooth the fabric
i do this in sections at a time
i like to leave a little overhang and fold it over and glue to top for more support.
re install.

very easy just take your time

ill post a picture of mine in suede later when im at home

[auex]

I did the headliner in my old civic in an automotive type suede. It looked awesome. Didn't take to long to do. The only problem is doing the visors, if you know someone who can sew it would look great. I think I still have enough material left to do another one. I have light grey color. I am not sure if I still have pics of it though, I'll look. Over all it was pretty easy and realtively cheap to do. Just a little time.

[gsr1379]

What is a good glue to use? I used some Loctite spray adhesive and my headliner fell down in the back

this is what i used and the heat made the glue soft

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18119&source=googleps&cookietest=1

so i need to know what is better

[Jason.AZ1]

good spray adhesive (dont cheap out on this item)
fabric of choice
remove headliner
slowly work your way across with a credit card or similar item to smooth the fabric
i do this in sections at a time
i like to leave a little overhang and fold it over and glue to top for more support.
re install.

very easy just take your time

ill post a picture of mine in suede later when im at home

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_5c7aa885ab934516ba490aa2b006b8a1.jpg

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[azjared]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_5c7aa885ab934516ba490aa2b006b8a1.jpg

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thats mine thanks jason, gma sewed those visors

[nyenye09]

i wanna do this too! hahaha

[rushbuster70]

use 3m 90 adhesive spray...holds up for ages....

who did those visors?I need mine done!!!!

[anthonyb]

Where can you buy suede for automotive ?

[Oilpan]

Just go to joans fabric store, i did mine in black velvet.

[turbo4dr]

use 3m 90 adhesive spray...holds up for ages....

who did those visors?I need mine done!!!!

x2, how did you guys do the visors? Did you guys sew them up?

[Jstylez]

thats mine thanks jason, gma sewed those visors

nice man, looks fresh! now pop off that plastic rear view mirror cover, and paint it a flat/matte/satin black to match! ;)

[azjared]

nice man, looks fresh! now pop off that plastic rear view mirror cover, and paint it a flat/matte/satin black to match! ;)

ya i should do that too lazy though lol

[die in a dick fire noob]

i just did mine with black suede, it was tiny robots before... i'm doing the sun visors now, trace them inside out, pin them, sew them, then leave one side open, hand stich that one and voila, you have sun visors... pretty simple if you know how to sew.

[tanman]

I did mine in suede. I need to do my sun visors.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x289/tanman79/recaros002.jpg

[BigCountry]

Suede headliner = pure sex..... I must do this to my hatch.

[tanman]

Its really easy. I used 3m 90 spray. but let it cure a day or two to hold good or keep it in the shade. my friend didnt do that and his is sagging bad.

[mtaz]

use 3m 90 adhesive spray...holds up for ages....
x2 i used 2 cans, but that was for my xj, but they're about $10/can
Just go to joans fabric store

x2
the fabric is pretty cheap, but overall it's pretty simple. just make sure you let the adhesive dry once you get the fabric on or else it won't hold obviously. i think i let mine set for about 3 hours or so (just cuz i was tight on time) in the garage. it was about 6 months ago and i have yet to see it sag. gl hope this helps

[fRoSt]

sorry to ask but would 3m 90 adhesive work for those plastic rear quarter trimming if planning to go with some suede? sorry again if i'm asking in ur thread bro.

[tanman]

Yes it will. I covered my a pillars with suede and it worked.

[LiLinsane]

its a huge Areosol spray can, kinda resembles grandma's hairspray can she would use back in the 50's.

lol its great stuff, used it to glue some tweed on my panels for my camaro.
the dogs got a hold of one of my wrapped parts., its all chewed to hell.

BUT! the tweed is still glued on!

So 3M Fabric Adhesive is Rottweiller Approved!

[fRoSt]

kool. u guys are great man. thx

[MrRline2010]

is the 3m spray like a spray paint can or is it something you gotta use a gun for?

[Sprmario]

i have to redo mine, make sure what ever fabric you get that it isnt too heavy or it will sag. other than that it just takes a lil time and patience. hardest part is taking if off your car.

[mtaz]

is the 3m spray like a spray paint can or is it something you gotta use a gun for?

its just like a spray paint can

[Bottlefedb20]

I used Wilsonart industrial spray adhesive with a compressor and gun........Ive tried many different adhesives in a spray can, and havent had good luck with the results. IMO:grin:

[Random Names From Hell]

good thread thanks for the info im gonna test on my dodge then perfect it on the hatch

[suavecito_64]

good thread thanks for the info im gonna test on my dodge then perfect it on the hatch

ha ha nice:goodjob::bananalama::thumbup::grin:

[dwa_colt45]

Don't skimp on the adhesive for sure...
It works good on the plactic on the pillers too I did all mine I don't really have a good pic of it...
If anyone does they can post it...
I did my sunroof as well but that's a paaaain in the ass for sure

[Jason.AZ1]

Here's a pic of my car
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/jason_az1/DSC_1774.jpg

[dwa_colt45]

mine mine mine
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc249/Colt45_2008_photos/si%2009/dsc0517.jpg

[NissanSkyline901]

My wagon:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs021.snc3/10832_1273240277599_1427670001_30807717_1972379_n. jpg

[hellshock2182]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/tkdas03/IMG_0357.jpg

[ArsonALL]

sum good tips here ima have to give it a shot

[SoB NiG]

Did mine awhile ago... That n some other parts in the car. N let me tell you rain and adhesive do not get along to well. I got pics if you wanna see.

[skar1]

^^ I wanna see, im planning on doing mine within the next week or two

[SoB NiG]

Uploading as we speak... Come to find out i never took a pic after i finished it all.. But i do have pics of the headliner tho.

[SoB NiG]

LIKE I SAID I DID MORE JUST NO PICS RIGHT NOW....
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/Gh3ttO_BoY/Sobphotos554.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/Gh3ttO_BoY/Sobphotos555.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/Gh3ttO_BoY/Sobphotos556.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/Gh3ttO_BoY/Sobphotos557.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/Gh3ttO_BoY/Sobphotos558.jpg

[skar1]

Damn! Looks sick all the ones done in here look sick, I just can't find the cloth I want, are all you guys going to joanns?

[crx88]

I di mine last year. Ill find some pics of it.. yea the ones posted look nice!

[SoB NiG]

Yeah i went to liiiiike 4 diffrent stores to find one that i liked n joanns had this fabric.

[Colten79]

^^^ looks gay otis.. haha just playin, shit looks good.. I always forget you did that..

[crx88]

found some pics, did it last year
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/ilove2xlr8/IMG00060-1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/ilove2xlr8/l_e66333244e064fcda05cc1f5b716caf7.jpg

[drhonda09]

lookin pretty sweeet!! i took mine out, just about ready to do mine..

the only hard part is picking the material/pattern of the fabric lol

:eek:

[ossman14]

Here's a pic of my car
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/jason_az1/DSC_1774.jpg

lol dude i dont think i have ever noticed that was done hahaha

[SoB NiG]

Just did my boys last night came out really clean im happy wit it...

[JaWz]

wrapped my ek's headliner with zebra print lol pretty trippy

[fivesfe]

Wanting to do this with my galant, The headliner in this car is already fabric, do I just lay new fabric on top? The fabric on there is really thin.

Heres a link of what the headliner is like.
http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Board=UBB3&Number=882744&page=3&fpart=1

[*DRE*]

soo im looking into doing this aslo and im just wondering as to what was the width of the fabric u guys used and how many yards long?? thanks!!!!!

[Dsquared Upholstery]

soo im looking into doing this aslo and im just wondering as to what was the width of the fabric u guys used and how many yards long?? thanks!!!!!

It depends on the car. Width isn't an issue, make sure you get 1.5 to 2 yards. My integra is 1 but it's really small.

Its best to have 2 people doing it and attention to detail is really key

[SDSK]

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i like the loctite spray. bleeds the least of most others. m3 90 or 91 is super strong but also bleeds through a lot. if you go with a fairly thick material like plether then its the shiz. ive done about 5 headliners so far. only hard part is if you want to do your sun roof (obviously you need this for it to matter)

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[SDSK]

another one. cant seem to find all my pics of the ones i have done already but oh well

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[cucumber_Racing]

Where do you get the loctite spray? All I can find is 3M and I've heard bad things


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[Nachooooosupreme]

Lots of nice work done on this thread!!!

[ANM_Garage]

some good shitt...any DIY door panels for a eg? postum up!!!

[Jvanderlin]

I was just thinking about doing my grey/ red eg today with this materialhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/20/dyva5ybu.jpg

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[ANM_Garage]

i should've kept my headliner

[civicsi13]

Where can you buy suede for automotive ?

take it all apart yourself, call local interior shops and get the best price, re-install
got mine done for like $60 here in tucson.. and did suede