How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
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Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
I do not think you need to flex the liner panelto remove it, unfortunately I am about to have first hand knowledge on that so I will add that in this post later.
Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
The base is primed and painted white. The fiberglass cloth is glued on with 3M spray adhesive. Two coats of non yellowing varatane to seal the cloth, otherwise it would unravel.
The liner loses some flexibility so it's harder to reinstall, specially if you have roll bars
The liner loses some flexibility so it's harder to reinstall, specially if you have roll bars
Last edited by turbomar; 09-02-2018 at 03:13 PM.
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Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
The base is primed and painted white. The fiberglass cloth is glued on with 3M spray adhesive. Two coats of non yellowing varatane to seal the cloth, otherwise it would unravel.
The liner loses some flexibility so it's harder to reinstall, specially if you have roll bars
The liner loses some flexibility so it's harder to reinstall, specially if you have roll bars
Does it sound harsher inside the cabin? I would think the harder surface will not absorb noise as much as the softer surfaces.
I am thinking of using a heat resisting contact glue from a can and using a roller rather than a spray can, Something with a longer working time.
What do you think of that?
Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
I went back with a stretchable material, but without foam backing. There many more choices you can use besides actual headliner material with foam. If you use a foam back material, it will have to be done again when the foam dries out and separates. The glue is not the issue here.
Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
What made you decide on this material?
Does it sound harsher inside the cabin? I would think the harder surface will not absorb noise as much as the softer surfaces.
I am thinking of using a heat resisting contact glue from a can and using a roller rather than a spray can, Something with a longer working time.
What do you think of that?
As far as noise suppression, I can't tell the difference before/after. Don't forget, there is more sound suppressing material on the other side of the headliner, Feels like 2"of foam/cotton combination
Last edited by turbomar; 09-02-2018 at 09:19 PM.
Re: How I dealt with the sky falling (headliner)
I went back with a stretchable material, but without foam backing. There many more choices you can use besides actual headliner material with foam. If you use a foam back material, it will have to be done again when the foam dries out and separates. The glue is not the issue here.
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