Headliner

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by oem4me

I think this subject has come up before. It seems to me if one were to construct a panel from lightweight materials, and then rivet a number of rare earth magnets on the back, then no glue or screws would needed. I have used this sort of non-invasive approach many times for temporary display installations, and you would be surprised how well the magnets hold.

Now that is a good idea! Never thought about that one. Now I am intrigued to find out if interference could be an issue. I have a bunch of electrical engineers around me, so i will find out what they think.

[verdell]

Finished up the headliner this weekend and I have to say I'm extremely pleased with how well it came out considering it was less than $50! MAJOR thanks and shout out to AcampoDave for the idea!!!

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by verdell

Finished up the headliner this weekend and I have to say I'm extremely pleased with how it well it came out considering it was less than $40! MAJOR thanks and shout out to AcampoDave for the idea!!!

Now that is Awesome!!! So you used the magnets idea?!

[verdell]

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

Now that is Awesome!!! So you used the magnets idea?!

No Sir, I used the velcro stuff "ForestB" recommended and it worked flawlessly. Turned out a helluva lot better than I expected

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by verdell

No Sir, I used the velcro stuff "ForestB" recommended and it worked flawlessly. Turned out a helluva lot better than I expected

Oh damn, that is cool, two great ideas!!! Love the no screws idea! So you followed how he did it then? His looks great!

[oem4me]

I'd be mindful of interior heat buildup in summer. Park in the shade when you can. Many adhesives get gooey when temps rise.

[forestb]

Originally Posted by oem4me

I'd be mindful of interior heat buildup in summer. Park in the shade when you can. Many adhesives get gooey when temps rise.

The first velcro I tried got gooey in the heat and started to droop. I reinstalled it using the velcro in the previous link I posted and after sitting directly in the California sun it has held up so far. The velcro is sown into the back of the headliner. The original velcro might have held up but I had to take the headliner down and when I did, instead of the velcro separating the velcro came unglued from the sealing. Rather than replacing it we just restuck it to the sealing. I think that caused it to detach later on during the summer.