headliner flappin in the wind
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jasper60103
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headliner flappin in the wind
Just got a call from my wife telling me the
headliner is loose on the Olds Delta.
Any idea what a pro would charge to fix this?
Is there a easy or temporary fix I can do?
thanks,
jasper
headliner is loose on the Olds Delta.
Any idea what a pro would charge to fix this?
Is there a easy or temporary fix I can do?
thanks,
jasper
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jasper60103
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
Well, I found this link on T-tops forum. Maybe this is as easy as it gets?
http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/olds/
http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/olds/
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
http://lesabret.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5900
The only way to do it right is to remove the headliner, brush off the flaky foam and glue stuff, and glue on new material. Your best bet is to either drop by a fabric store and buy some foam-backed fabric (fairly cheap, you'll need about 3 yards I think) or start calling local upholstery shops.
The only way to do it right is to remove the headliner, brush off the flaky foam and glue stuff, and glue on new material. Your best bet is to either drop by a fabric store and buy some foam-backed fabric (fairly cheap, you'll need about 3 yards I think) or start calling local upholstery shops.
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
I've had two headliners replaced in other vehicles over the years. Each one by pro's who specialize in this and other car interior stuff. Both times it cost me $110-125 and each included the visors to match. Of course, this was in Florida, so costs may be different in your area. Plus the last one was about 7 years ago, so there's inflation to consider.
If you're not going to do it yourself, then make sure you use a pro who knows this product and job. The results will be as new and make you feel mucho better about your car.
If you're not going to do it yourself, then make sure you use a pro who knows this product and job. The results will be as new and make you feel mucho better about your car.
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
I've seen costs running anywhere in the $100-200 range, depending on who you go to so its not horrible.
You *could* use staples or pins in the short run to just keep it out of your line of sight but keep in mind that these boards are fragile and they really don't need any more holes than they have already.
You *could* use staples or pins in the short run to just keep it out of your line of sight but keep in mind that these boards are fragile and they really don't need any more holes than they have already.
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
jasper60103 wrote:Is there a easy or temporary fix I can do?

Saggy Stoppers is what I used. It ain't pretty, but it's quick, easy, cheap (like me) and it's been doing the job for the past 4 or 5 years now. I always say I'll get a new headliner installed but...
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
Don't use staples... Use duck tape...It looks better than staplesAlibi wrote:I've seen costs running anywhere in the $100-200 range, depending on who you go to so its not horrible.
You *could* use staples or pins in the short run to just keep it out of your line of sight but keep in mind that these boards are fragile and they really don't need any more holes than they have already.

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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
Hey guys,
sorry for the delay.
I took a look at it, and the material is coming loose from the rear window area.
I tucked it in for now.
I think I'll try a temporary fix.
Saggy Stoppers sounds like a winner.
Thanks for the suggestions.
jasper
sorry for the delay.
I took a look at it, and the material is coming loose from the rear window area.
I tucked it in for now.
I think I'll try a temporary fix.
Saggy Stoppers sounds like a winner.
Thanks for the suggestions.
jasper
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Re: headliner flappin in the wind
Just to let you know that although the "Saggy Stoppers" will hold up the headliner near your rear window. the headliner will slowly start separating from the rest of the healiner over time. So, you might need to get an extra set of Saggy Stoppers or think about getting the headliner replaced. "The Sky is Falling, The Sky is Falling!!!"jasper60103 wrote:Hey guys,
I took a look at it, and the material is coming loose from the rear window area.
I tucked it in for now.
I think I'll try a temporary fix.
Saggy Stoppers sounds like a winner.
Thanks for the suggestions.
jasper
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