Any tricks on headliner drooping? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kelsfine69 · 11-06-2009, 04:40 PM

My headliner is in nice shape except it is starting to droop on the drives side. is it possible to re-glue it somehow?

dan76 · 11-06-2009, 04:56 PM

Assuming your posting about the 87, it's easy to remove and replace the headliner with new material. Most fabric shops carry the material in various colors. Get a can of the 3M adhesive.....it's worked best for me. If you have the time and inclination one can easily customize the headliner with thin foam inserts...flames, Chevy emblem, military symbols and school mascots are what I've seen.

baggedcten · 11-06-2009, 09:00 PM

I dont know about reglueing it but, i think it was pepboys auto, sell some thumbtack things made for headliners that spin on and keep the material up. Just something that might help if you dont want to redo it!

pcmcobra · 11-06-2009, 09:44 PM

just a thought...
mine was drooping, removed headliner from truck, took it down to upholstery shop, charged me $35 to remove old material and put some new on, looks great. I think I got my $ worth.

PhilaTruck · 11-06-2009, 09:57 PM

35$ is pretty good to get someone to do it for you.

I paid $5 for the material at So-Fro, and about $10 for the can of SUPER adhesive. Make sure you get the super industrial stuff.

Sure I would have paid someone another $20 to just do the whole thing for me. That's a great price.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-06-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

35$ is pretty good to get someone to do it for you.

I paid $5 for the material at So-Fro, and about $10 for the can of SUPER adhesive. Make sure you get the super industrial stuff.

Sure I would have paid someone another $20 to just do the whole thing for me. That's a great price.

not only that but if they bust a clip taking something down its on them

sdime95 · 11-07-2009, 01:33 AM

dont use 3m or any cheap elmers stuff its says right on the can not for use on headliners. so i decided to try it with both of those products and failed both times on really hot days. either buy some really good stuff or you can have your original one redone at a local upholstery shop for cheap

11-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Any tricks on headliner drooping? My headliner is in nice shape except it is starting to droop on the drives side. is it possible to re-glue it somehow? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-06-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Any tricks on headliner drooping? Assuming your posting about the 87, it's easy to remove and replace the headliner with new material. Most fabric shops carry the material in various colors. Get a can of the 3M adhesive.....it's worked best for me. If you have the time and inclination one can easily customize the headliner with thin foam inserts...flames, Chevy emblem, military symbols and school mascots are what I've seen.

11-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: Any tricks on headliner drooping? I dont know about reglueing it but, i think it was pepboys auto, sell some thumbtack things made for headliners that spin on and keep the material up. Just something that might help if you dont want to redo it! __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

11-06-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Any tricks on headliner drooping? just a thought... mine was drooping, removed headliner from truck, took it down to upholstery shop, charged me $35 to remove old material and put some new on, looks great. I think I got my $ worth. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

11-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: Any tricks on headliner drooping? 35$ is pretty good to get someone to do it for you. I paid $5 for the material at So-Fro, and about $10 for the can of SUPER adhesive. Make sure you get the super industrial stuff. Sure I would have paid someone another $20 to just do the whole thing for me. That's a great price. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

11-07-2009, 01:33 AM	#7
sdime95 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 33	Re: Any tricks on headliner drooping? dont use 3m or any cheap elmers stuff its says right on the can not for use on headliners. so i decided to try it with both of those products and failed both times on really hot days. either buy some really good stuff or you can have your original one redone at a local upholstery shop for cheap __________________ 1984 Sierra 1/2 ton 4x4 swb 1987 Silverado 2wd swb 3/4 drop



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