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Old 09-24-2011, 10:40 PM
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Not sure what I should do about it. It's very minor on both corners where the ceiling meets the front windsheild, but i don't want it to spread. I see the Spray Adhesives but i've never used it before. I don't know if spraying it is the best idea because it's a small tight area. Also i don't want to saturate the ceiling fabric and give it a wet looking appearance for the rest of it's sports car life.

I hope that makes sense, and if anyone has any experience with this subject i'd appreciate it.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:51 AM
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It's not an uncommon problem,
Just punch in "Replace headliner" and hit SEARCH. Several threads listed.
But if it's starting to sag, it's best to have the whole headliner replaced.
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Old 09-25-2011, 03:49 AM
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Default Re: Repairing hanging ceiling fabric

Originally Posted by +fireamx
It's not an uncommon problem,
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...archid=1441082
But if it's starting to sag, it's best to have the whole headliner replaced.
Good Luck
I'm sagging as well, let's hope the wife doesn't get ideas about replacing me.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 06:08 AM
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Default Re: Repairing hanging ceiling fabric

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I'm sagging as well, let's hope the wife doesn't get ideas about replacing me.
Hahaha good one!
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 08:33 AM
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Default Re: Repairing hanging ceiling fabric

Originally Posted by +fireamx
It's not an uncommon problem,
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...archid=1441082
But if it's starting to sag, it's best to have the whole headliner replaced.
Good Luck
Link doesn't work for me.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:39 AM
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Default Re: Repairing hanging ceiling fabric

Originally Posted by killerkanadian
Link doesn't work for me.
Killerkanadian
Try the search button, that should work!
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:20 AM
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Dennis,
The only thread I could find on it talks about paying for the repair. Was hoping since 2008 someone has come up with something else.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ed-anyone.html
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:45 PM
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I had the same problem, the foam backing on the headliner material was breaking down due to heat & humidity (Florida car) only noticeable in the front corner just as you describe. Only solution was to have the headliner replaced. When I removed the headliner board, the material separated from the foam very easily. Had I let it go longer, I'm sure I would have come out to find the headliner dropped entirely. I chose to redo the headliner in a lighter/whiter shade but with the same weave as factory. I had all the hard panels, including the hatch trim covered. It came out really well, I also had the useless sunvisors deleted and the rear hatch pull down handle smoothed out and covered.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 04:35 PM
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Mine is really minor right now. I have no idea where my car is from but i bought it in kansas. I guess ill just try to carefully get it back up. Worst case ill be paying someone to fix it, huh?
 
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