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FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
Good morning Crossfire enthusiasts! My 2004 crossfire coupe recently started showing a sagging headliner, on the forum I’ve seen several videos of how to replace the headliner and it looks like a lot of work to get it out of the coupe. So I thought of getting a hand held steamer to see if I can get the glue to re-stick once again to the headliner without applying any glue or spray. Unfortunately my headliner is sagging way too much and my outcome was not good. With light to heavy steam applied I was unable to get the glue to loosen up enough to re-stick itself to the headline. Maybe this would work well if you have a much smaller section. Was worth a try and wanted to share with you all. Has anyone had success using this technique? Cheers!
Steamer Steamer Headliner Headliner At work
Last edited by abergero; Jan 15, 2022 at 03:27 PM.
Re: FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
Yep, the only way to repair it properly is to remove it and replace the material with new headliner fabric and glue it with spray headliner adhesive. The fabric is available on Amazon and Ebay as is the adhesive.
Re: FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
When you take the headliner off you will find that the glue is covered in a thin layer of foam that has deteriorated. The foam on the headliner material can be turned to dust practically by rolling it in your fingers.
The headliner shell has to have this dust that is stuck to the glue removed before replacing the headliner with new material.
I used acetone and a scraper outside the garage.
Follow the instructions on the glue spray can, some say you should use 3M Super 77 but I found Permatex Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive to be just fine.
Do not stretch the new liner material too much as it will tear.
Re: FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
I'm back with an update! Thank you to my fellow enthusiast's recommendation! The only way to go is removing the old headliner & replacing it with a new one! Added some insulation AND Dash Cam wiring. If you're in the SF bay area, i used Pacific Coast Custom Interiors, in Santa Rosa - not cheap, nor crazy expensive, but top quality materials and workmanship! Here are some pics of during and completed!
During - old headliner is gone, new insulation and dash cam are in! Completed Job - looks great! Quieter too!
FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
Re: FAILED - Using steam tool to fix sagging coupe headliner
