XChris1632X Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am getting ready to replace the headliner in one of my beaters. I went to Jo Ann fabrics to pick up some material but it was the shit that has foam backing. I dont know how easy that stuff would be to work around corners and such. I think I would rather just use the cloth alone. I am sure that replacing it will be easy. Any advice on which material to use and where to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Back in the day I had a Pontiac Sunbird with a red interior. When the headliner came down my dad and I grabbed some red burlap from Joann fabric (it was cheap as hell is all we really cared about). Once we cleaned up the cardboard backer we used 3m spray adhesive and trimmed the fabric when the glue was dry. Worked fine, didn't look great, but didn't look bad. To me the color match would be more important than the type of fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I apprenticed at a auto upholstery shop right out of hs. I primarily did headliners, the foam stuff is what you want. I have a complete write up on here from several years ago. I have a few hundred under my belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I took one of those old fleece type throw blankets and rewrapped the one in my old s10. Looked great. I posted pics on here when I did it a couple of years ago. Never once fell down or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I used the JoAnn foam stuff on a F150.. Worked great. The most important thing is to use really good glue or it wont stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I apprenticed at a auto upholstery shop right out of hs. I primarily did headliners, the foam stuff is what you want. I have a complete write up on here from several years ago. I have a few hundred under my belt. Wanna do a Fox Body with a Sunroof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I also used blue fabric/foam backing with 3M spray adhesive from JoAnn on my '82 Chevy. That was 2007, in hot weather and in cold it still is holding up great and looks/feels like factory. Make sure you use a straight edge/stiff-bristle brush to scrape all the loose crap off the header board before spraying on the adhesive. Spray both the board and fabric back, let it tack over 10mins or so, then press them both together. Easy as hairpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 and to help hold the edges in place clothes pins work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I also used blue fabric/foam backing with 3M spray adhesive from JoAnn on my '82 Chevy. That was 2007, in hot weather and in cold it still is holding up great and looks/feels like factory. Make sure you use a straight edge/stiff-bristle brush to scrape all the loose crap off the header board before spraying on the adhesive. Spray both the board and fabric back, let it tack over 10mins or so, then press them both together. Easy as hairpie. When did hairpie get easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Wanna do a Fox Body with a Sunroof? The sunroof might give you fits. I wouldnt do it for you but I would help if I wasnt on lockdown for the next few weeks/months. When I am able to start helping people again I will check and see if you still need help. Go with good glue, thats my recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 The sunroof might give you fits. I wouldnt do it for you but I would help if I wasnt on lockdown for the next few weeks/months. When I am able to start helping people again I will check and see if you still need help. Go with good glue, thats my recommendation. Hopefully a little before spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I should be able to assist, hit me up when you do it. Has the car been smoked in? Smoke destroys not only the older material used back then but I believe that has the wafer board type headliner and smoke makes it brittle as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I bought the stuff from joanns. I already took a bristle brush on my grinder and cleaned the mold. Prob going to glue it up tonight. I have 3m glue to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Use alot, alot of glue on both the material and board, allow them to get tacky almost feeling dry and then stick. Have a second person help you because once its together, it wants to stay together. Person on both sides holding the material up, start on one end and work it on, smoothing it as you go. Once its all smoothed, cut the edges leaving enough material to roll over the edge and up the other side about 1/2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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