Learn How to Easily Replace a Sagging Headliner in Your Car
Posted on: 27 August 2015
Over time, the headliner in your car may start to sag. When you touch the headliner, the oils on your fingers can cause the adhesive that sticks the liner to the roof to start to break down. When this happens, the liner will start to sag. Fortunately, the following guide walks you through the quick and easy process of repairing a sagging car headliner quickly.
Remove the Existing Headliner
The first thing you need to do is pop all of the plastic pieces from around the edges of the headliner of the car. You may need to use a small screwdriver to remove any screws that hold the plastic into place, depending on the age of your car. Once the plastic pieces are removed, you need to carefully pull the headliner away from the car. There will be foam under the fabric that you will need to pull loose, as well.
Purchase a New Headliner
Most fabric stores sell fabric that has the foam backing attached to it. You can choose any style or color of fabric that you would like to replace the headliner in your vehicle. Be sure that you take the time to measure your headliner before heading to the fabric store to ensure that you get enough fabric to cover the top of the car.
Prepare to Replace the Headliner
Once the headliner has been removed, use sandpaper to sand down the interior side of the roof to remove any adhesive residue that may have been left behind when you removed the liner. You may want to use an old sheet to cover the car seats and floor to make cleanup easier later.
Adhere the New Headliner
You need to use spray adhesive to attach the liner to the roof. Be sure that you apply ample adhesive to the roof to ensure that you secure the liner properly (and keep the seats and carpet covered to avoid sticky residue). Be sure that you press the liner against the roof until it is smooth and there are no air bubbles between the liner and the roof.
Finish the Job
When you finish adhering the liner to the roof, replace the plastic pieces to the sides of the roof. Be sure to use the screws if need be to ensure that they stay in place.
If you feel that replacing the headliner is too complicated for you to do on your own, you can take your car to an auto body shop, like Wolfe's Foreign Auto, where a mechanic can do the repairs for you. It takes a very short period of time to have the liner replaced and when everything is said and done, the headliner will look the way it did when it came off of the factory floor.
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