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Sagging headliner
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Author:  stox58 [Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Sagging headliner
Hi,

I replaced my headliner over one year ago and everything was ok, until the recent warm weather. I have used standard fabric / carpet spray can glue and the headliner is vinyl fabric onto plastic .

Please can someone recommend a good quality glue which will be long lasting and easy to apply.

Many thanks from Luke
Author:  78 Camaro [Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
I was recommended by NPD to use 3M SCOTCH WELD 76 HI-TACK SPRAY ADHESIVE CAN which i found on ebay UK for less than £8 inc delivery. Used it on vinyl headliner onto plastic board approx two years ago. Have a look at 3m's uk website as they offer a few options for upholstery if i remember right. When applying, did you scuff up the plastic, clean / degrease, spray some glue onto the material, some glue onto the plastic, wait a few minutes for the glue to go tacky and then mate the 2 surfaces together, applying pressure with a roller / cloth? Not good that it's sagging already :(
Author:  stox58 [Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
Thanks for the quick reply

I don't think that I scuffed the plastic before hand, will make sure I do it this time!.

Do you think it's possible for the heat from the sun on the roof, to warp the plastic.?, causing the material to come un-stuck
Author:  78 Camaro [Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
Your welcome. I used a scotchbrite pad and used the patterned side of the ABS plastic headliner - one side was smooth, the other had a leather type pattern on it, so used that hoping for maximum adhesion. Most likely the heat has softened up the glue, if it was on a smooth surface then it may have not been able to hold onto the surface, causing it let go in areas. I assume that it's the material that's sagging, as opposed to the actual plastic warping and starting to flatten out?
Author:  stox58 [Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
Hi, I have just removed my headliner from the car and I have ordered the glue from ebay. I will remember to scuff it up, before re-fitting.
Last summer I do remember that when out in warm weather the centre of the headliner, did slightly sag down and when it was back in the garage it flexed back up.
Author:  DAVID BROWN [Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
You really need what they call a cold glue, I did mine with PVA wood glue, it doesn't get soft from the very high temperature in the car.
Author:  chevy-stu [Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sagging headliner
i think spotted your car on ebay last night night David..
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