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Ever recovered a headliner?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:41 am
Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:41 am
Seems like a mostly labor job…doable with some Youtube help. Removing it from the car looks to be the crux of the biscuit. Have to take all the bits off, remove the passenger and rear seats, then somehow get it out of the passenger rear door.
Probably be driving around with no passenger seats or headliner for a bit.
Covering the switch plates and sunroof cover may be tricker, the headliner material is foam backed.
Got some suede samples in…seems like a cheap job in the DIY form.
Probably be driving around with no passenger seats or headliner for a bit.
Covering the switch plates and sunroof cover may be tricker, the headliner material is foam backed.
Got some suede samples in…seems like a cheap job in the DIY form.
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Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:48 am to Gaston
I did it once. Replaced it with a new one. It was an antique car though. Major pain in the arse. Screws stuck, clips broke. All mostly overhead work.
I would think all the plastics on newer cars will probably break or crack.
Worth it when you’re done . Looks so much better.
I would think all the plastics on newer cars will probably break or crack.
Worth it when you’re done . Looks so much better.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 8:50 am
Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:51 am to Gaston
I actually did one in our old Volvo station wagon. You're right, the most difficult part was getting it in and out of the back door. Also did the sunroof cover. Turned out pretty well, not as good as a pro shop would have done, a wrinkle here or there, but 200% better than before. Tutorials on YT make it easy for a DIY'er.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:53 am to Gaston
quote:
Have to take all the bits off, remove the passenger and rear seats, then somehow get it out of the passenger rear door.
my first job out of High School was working at a dealership.
we never removed any seats to get them out.
just recline the two from seats to the fully laid back position and they are out of the way.
Note: that was almost 30 years ago now, so things may be different now.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:32 am to Gaston
I paid a couple hundred bones for some place in Gonzales to replace it for me a couple of trucks ago. Worth not having to do it myself.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:07 am to Gaston
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:23 am to Gaston
My son and I just replaced the headliner in his vehicle a few weeks ago.
Difficulty depends on the vehicle. Results quality based upon following the tips/details the u-toob people offer.
He did it that way/used that tool for a reason.
You can remove/re-cover/replace in one day easily.
Difficulty depends on the vehicle. Results quality based upon following the tips/details the u-toob people offer.
He did it that way/used that tool for a reason.
You can remove/re-cover/replace in one day easily.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:46 am to Gaston
I do a lot of stuff on my vehicles DIY. But changing a headliner is one of these things I'd gladly pay someone to do for me.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:02 am to Gaston
It's a giant pain in the arse. Getting the base in and out is the worst part. the actual application of the cover isn't really bad at al. Just make sure the edges and any areas with aggressive profile changes are glued well and it'll be fine.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:14 am to Gaston
Did the headliner of my '79 Camaro in high school. Pretty easy job.
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