Sometimes when you're considering a custom auto upholstery project for your car, you might plan to change or fix up the headliner. The headliner is that part of fabric that's attached to a board on the inside roof. Humidity and heat can affect the foam binding the substance and this can lead to sagging or falling fabric. That's especially common in vehicles that were manufactured in the 1970's but can happen to any auto.

It could cost upwards of $200 to get the headliner changed (probably less, if you do it as part of a greater custom auto upholstery project) so it's something you might wish to think doing yourself. It's not hard but can be tedious and may need 2 people. Do not attempt to do it on a day when the weather conditions is against you. You desire it to be warm but not excessively hot as that will make the glue very tacky.

Remove all the screws you can see i.e. these holding the lights and visors to the headliner. Keep these in a safe place as you'll need them when you're putting it back together. You then remove the headliner which as we've seen is just a board covered in fabric. You'll have to remove the existing cover and scrape off as much of the old glue as possible. If you do not do these steps you'll affect the uniformity of the new finish.

When selecting your fabric, it might be a great idea to tell the fabric shop assistant what you wish to use it for. A few materials just are not appropriate. You can alteration the color scheme but it would be sensible not to change the texture of the fabric too much. Do not go from thin to very thick as this could make putting all the parts back together that a lot more difficult! You also have to pick a covering that's appropriate for use with glue adhesive.

Do not skimp on the fabric. It is always greatest to have too much instead of very little. Spray the board with glue adhesive and put the cover over it. Keep it tight to avoid any crinkles or gaps. You'll have to pay attention to the corners and make them very neat. You then have to let it dry entirely before putting back into the car. If you'd rather not chance doing it yourself and messing it up, but, any decent custom auto upholstery expert who's worth anything can do it fast and easily for you.

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