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My72Cheyenne · 06-30-2004, 10:53 PM

I'm reinstalling the factory headliner after a recent paint job. I used the 3M 77 adhesive, sprayed both sides, followed all directions. I had it held in place overnight, but when I pulled the props out from under it, it only stuck in place for about 30 minutes. Any suggestions? I'm tempted to resort to construction adhesive. Thanks in advance for any input.
Tom
Bend, OR

cdowns · 06-30-2004, 11:58 PM

where was the adhesive when the headliner fell was it all on the headliner or was it stuck on the roof? if it didn't stick on the roof i'd say that there was some wax or solvent in the new paint that didn't allow the glue to bond to the roof
when i put my headliner up i sanded the roof with 200grit whiped it down 2X with wax and grease remover . i used a high-temp contact cement from jcwhitney and haven't had any troubles since i installed it 3years ago

Blue Beard · 07-01-2004, 07:05 AM

Would contact cement work for this application....?

Solver · 07-01-2004, 09:45 AM

I use contact cement to put my last two or three on. Seemed to work well . Only hard part is when you put the headliner up cause you don't get any chance to readjust alignment. But they stay stuck!

Harold Shepard · 07-01-2004, 09:22 PM

you can use the 3m weatherstrip adhesive (comes in black, yellow and clear). I used this n my truck and the headliner stuck just as it did originally. The orginal stuff was a bear to get offwhen preping for paint and this stuff was the closest thing I could find to original. The stray stuff does not work very well. You might also check Lowes or Depot and get some heavy duty velcro strips and hold it up that way (did this for gas tank cover because spray stuff does not hold. jmo

71Shortbed · 11-27-2004, 01:56 PM

I used double sided moulding tape from Pep Boys. I put a strip around the edge and one behind each of the molded seams in the panel. Just slapped it up, layed on the seat and pressed it up real good with my feet. It's STUCK.... like sh#t on a blanket....

gonebad2 · 11-27-2004, 02:31 PM

I installed a headliner in mine. I had it covered in leather so it is quite a bit heavier than a stock one that is covered in thin vinyl. I used Liquid Nails. It comes in a caulking type tube and works great. You can get it at almost any home improvement store. Cut some 1" x 4's that run the length of the headliner. Also, cut some 1" x 2's for support to hold everything up. Have them propped from the floor to the 1" x 4". Make the cut a little long so everything is wedged up there nice and tight. Let it set up over night and you're done.

**PICKMUP** · 11-27-2004, 11:24 PM

I have some 2x4s and a couple pieces of plywood...using liquid nails because it is thick and forms to top...leave it overnight...

06-30-2004, 10:53 PM	#1
My72Cheyenne "Work in Progress" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 55	Reinstalling factory headliner I'm reinstalling the factory headliner after a recent paint job. I used the 3M 77 adhesive, sprayed both sides, followed all directions. I had it held in place overnight, but when I pulled the props out from under it, it only stuck in place for about 30 minutes. Any suggestions? I'm tempted to resort to construction adhesive. Thanks in advance for any input. Tom Bend, OR

06-30-2004, 11:58 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	where was the adhesive when the headliner fell was it all on the headliner or was it stuck on the roof? if it didn't stick on the roof i'd say that there was some wax or solvent in the new paint that didn't allow the glue to bond to the roof when i put my headliner up i sanded the roof with 200grit whiped it down 2X with wax and grease remover . i used a high-temp contact cement from jcwhitney and haven't had any troubles since i installed it 3years ago __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-01-2004, 07:05 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Would contact cement work for this application....? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

07-01-2004, 09:45 AM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I use contact cement to put my last two or three on. Seemed to work well . Only hard part is when you put the headliner up cause you don't get any chance to readjust alignment. But they stay stuck! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-27-2004, 01:56 PM	#6
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I used double sided moulding tape from Pep Boys. I put a strip around the edge and one behind each of the molded seams in the panel. Just slapped it up, layed on the seat and pressed it up real good with my feet. It's STUCK.... like sh#t on a blanket.... Last edited by 71Shortbed; 11-27-2004 at 01:57 PM. Reason: typo

07-01-2004, 09:22 PM	#5
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	you can use the 3m weatherstrip adhesive (comes in black, yellow and clear). I used this n my truck and the headliner stuck just as it did originally. The orginal stuff was a bear to get offwhen preping for paint and this stuff was the closest thing I could find to original. The stray stuff does not work very well. You might also check Lowes or Depot and get some heavy duty velcro strips and hold it up that way (did this for gas tank cover because spray stuff does not hold. jmo

11-27-2004, 02:31 PM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Headliner Install I installed a headliner in mine. I had it covered in leather so it is quite a bit heavier than a stock one that is covered in thin vinyl. I used Liquid Nails. It comes in a caulking type tube and works great. You can get it at almost any home improvement store. Cut some 1" x 4's that run the length of the headliner. Also, cut some 1" x 2's for support to hold everything up. Have them propped from the floor to the 1" x 4". Make the cut a little long so everything is wedged up there nice and tight. Let it set up over night and you're done. Attached Images __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-27-2004, 11:24 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	I have some 2x4s and a couple pieces of plywood...using liquid nails because it is thick and forms to top...leave it overnight... Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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