The cloth covering on the inside of the roof is hanging down in places. Is there any way to reattach it?
2007-01-08 13:12:57 · 7 answers · asked by frdwl0000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Several people have told you that you cannot fix this with glue because the foam has disintegrated. Some have said the glue will work. I have actually done this so I know from experience.
The truth is that sometimes the glue works and sometimes it doesn't. It is fairly common that you see the cloth falling because the foam has disintegrated as some said. When this happens, it is almost impossible for you to fix it without a complete overhaul of the headliner as one reply outlined.
I have seen cases where is it relatively minor and spraying in some glue will hold, at least for a while. Often, you spray so much glue in that it soaks the cloth and looks terrible when it drys.
I have seen DIY kits that include new foam, cloth, and glue. From my experience, a pro will do a much better job of this task than a DIY can. Cost and time are the trade offs.
2007-01-08 13:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you remove the trim pieces, the cloth cover can be reattached with a can of spray glue. Can be purchased at a craft store. Do not saturate the cloth cover. Pull back cover and spray on inner roof, then stretch cover in place and reattach trim pieces.
2007-01-08 13:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by vinnie p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.....3M manufactures a spray adhesive that some upolstery shops use. It comes with a little straw that you put into the nozzle. Poke several ICE PICK size holes in the lining and reach through the holes and apply the adhesive to as big an area as you can. Press the fabric to the roof and it should stick.Pull and rub the fabric smooth.. If you end up with extra fabric you may be able to tuck it behind the trim.. Good luck.!!
2007-01-08 13:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a headliner. Get your self so spray glue or get the headliner kit that will have new cloth. You can get the glue from any auto parts store or retail like wal mart or fred meyers.
2007-01-08 13:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
glue wont hold because the insulaqion is coming apart ive tried many things with no luck send the entire headliner to a automotive trim shop
2007-01-08 13:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by bobin35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way is to remove the (cardboard? plastic?) headliner alltogether, remove the cloth, spray the headliner shell with upholstery glue (I believe), and reapply the cloth to the headliner. A bit of a tricky piece of work.
2007-01-08 13:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant ,,my wife owns an upholstery shop,and she does this kind of work,,it has to be re-done,,the foam has rotted away from under neath of it,,and that's what causes this to happen,,the board has to come out,,be cleaned off real good,,and new piece of material glued back down on it,,this usually runs around a 100 bucks,,depending on the size of the car,,good luck hope this help,s.
2007-01-08 13:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
challenging factor. search with google. that will can help!
2014-12-02 19:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋