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Hazieview · 02-08-2008, 03:30 AM

I was wanting to reupholstery my headliner. Anyone done it before?

I was also thinking about fiberglassing it (maybe).

I have a 15" LCD monitor that needs to be installed and I'm thinking about installing it in the headliner in front of the passengers seat.

I know I know they dont belong in these trucks but....

**old Rusty C10** · 02-08-2008, 04:28 AM

i never glassed one but using the 3m spray and velour ive done a few GM headliners in my day its pretty easy if you get it clean before you try to apply the new stuff

Overcamber · 02-08-2008, 08:05 AM

glad you asked because mine is due too

piecesparts · 02-08-2008, 08:07 AM

The factory replacement headliner material can be purchased at many upholstery and sewing material outlet shops. The right glue to use is an upholstery glue that most auto upholstery shops have, BUT go to the hardware store and purchase some "WELDWOOD CONTACT CEMENT". I get it in the quart containers, so that it does not dry out, if I don't use it all. It is basically the same stuff and works well. I went to Walmart and bought one of their cheapo Campbell Hausfeld canister paintguns from the automotive department and backed off on the needle setting so that the glue would spray through it. Clean the old cloth material and remove the dried up foam off of the fiberglass formed headliner and then cut/fit the new material to allow plenty of overhang. Spray the headliner first with the glue---it will come out in a stringy consistancy and then spray the foam backside of the material next. Don't spray it on so thick, that it soaks through---THAT IS BAD. Allow a little time (not much though) and then turn the material over and apply to the headliner, pressout any wrinkles and fit to the contours. Cut the openings to allow visors and such---you are done. Clean the gun with paint thinner and or lacquer thinnner.

baggedcten · 02-08-2008, 11:26 AM

i did my headliner like 2 years ago make sure you you use some good glue cause than later it would sag i had to do mine over bought some glue from a friend that works an a upholstery shop worked out good.

Hazieview · 02-08-2008, 08:21 PM

I figure it like this a new headliner is like $200. So if I mess mine up, no loss.

Right now I am in the process of removing the glue from the headliner. Since it is already made of out fiber glass I wonder what would happen if I just "painted it" with resin....?

Hazieview · 02-13-2008, 10:06 AM

bump. Has anyone put a screen in the 81-87 trucks that flips down from their headliner?

djracer · 02-15-2008, 02:27 AM

a wire brush works good to get the old stuff off.

02-08-2008, 03:30 AM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Headliner Questions? I was wanting to reupholstery my headliner. Anyone done it before? I was also thinking about fiberglassing it (maybe). I have a 15" LCD monitor that needs to be installed and I'm thinking about installing it in the headliner in front of the passengers seat. I know I know they dont belong in these trucks but....

02-08-2008, 04:28 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Headliner Questions? i never glassed one but using the 3m spray and velour ive done a few GM headliners in my day its pretty easy if you get it clean before you try to apply the new stuff __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-08-2008, 08:05 AM	#3
Overcamber Overcamber Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Skead ,Ontario Posts: 109	Re: Headliner Questions? glad you asked because mine is due too

02-08-2008, 08:07 AM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Headliner Questions? The factory replacement headliner material can be purchased at many upholstery and sewing material outlet shops. The right glue to use is an upholstery glue that most auto upholstery shops have, BUT go to the hardware store and purchase some "WELDWOOD CONTACT CEMENT". I get it in the quart containers, so that it does not dry out, if I don't use it all. It is basically the same stuff and works well. I went to Walmart and bought one of their cheapo Campbell Hausfeld canister paintguns from the automotive department and backed off on the needle setting so that the glue would spray through it. Clean the old cloth material and remove the dried up foam off of the fiberglass formed headliner and then cut/fit the new material to allow plenty of overhang. Spray the headliner first with the glue---it will come out in a stringy consistancy and then spray the foam backside of the material next. Don't spray it on so thick, that it soaks through---THAT IS BAD. Allow a little time (not much though) and then turn the material over and apply to the headliner, pressout any wrinkles and fit to the contours. Cut the openings to allow visors and such---you are done. Clean the gun with paint thinner and or lacquer thinnner.

02-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#5
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: Headliner Questions? i did my headliner like 2 years ago make sure you you use some good glue cause than later it would sag i had to do mine over bought some glue from a friend that works an a upholstery shop worked out good. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

02-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Headliner Questions? I figure it like this a new headliner is like $200. So if I mess mine up, no loss. Right now I am in the process of removing the glue from the headliner. Since it is already made of out fiber glass I wonder what would happen if I just "painted it" with resin....?

02-13-2008, 10:06 AM	#7
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Headliner Questions? bump. Has anyone put a screen in the 81-87 trucks that flips down from their headliner?

02-15-2008, 02:27 AM	#8
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Headliner Questions? a wire brush works good to get the old stuff off. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

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