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Old 05-03-2014, 09:54 PM
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Default Re: Attempting headliner repair
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Thanks all. I did watch a Utube video and they did it one side at a time, they also recommended gluing the foam to the fabric first and then the whole thing to the headliner. One of the reasons that I am doing this my self is my local auto upholsterer wanted 275 bucks for just a suede like fabric and I wanted something a little different. As it stands I have invested about $120 which includes about $40 in shipping fees but the fabric is very nice and unique. It should be finished in plenty of time for the Carlisle meet.
A little update on the headliner redo. I found out that the labor of removing the adhesive residue is probably where the cost of redoing it becomes so expensive. It is a necessity to get it all off, I used a 2 in putty knife, a brass wire brush and 220 sandpaper and it took about 4 hours. I'll probably wait until Monday to do the new foam and liner, it's supposed to be nice here.
 
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