Re: Headliner on a budget...

Posted by Jay Faubion On 2009/6/29 13:42:30

I installed my own headliner (pre-cut, of course, from Fry's Auto Uphostery) last year.

The very best advice anyone gave me was "Get your wife to help you." She provided the attention to detail that I needed.

Most of the work was removing the old headliner and cleaning everything up. Mouse nest, rust, etc, etc. Yuk. I wire-brushed and painted everything I took out, and glued foil-backed insulating panels up onto the sheet metal roof. The glue may let go, but the bows still hold them up quite well.

The job turned out OK. Not the best one you'll ever find, but I find it acceptable for a first timer.

I was scared to death to do it myself. Now I'm glad I did, and feel confident I could do a second much more quickly, with better quality.

Jay