Thread: D2 Cheap Headlining D.I.Y. Fix. caution lots of pics

my headlining fell down and as i am 6'3" tall i sit very high in the car, and the fabric was resting on my head while i drive. wifey was ok, cos she is a mere 5'10". its been gradually getting worse, so i devised a plan. it changed part way through i think for the better. total cost if i didnt already have the stuff $65 plus about 3 - 4 hours.

i took the hoodlining out, not too hard, just a few fidly clips and screws etc. be careful taking it out as it is flexible but creases easily. 2 people recommended. heres mine out on the ground after i swept off all the old foam backing from the fabric lining.


here's the fabric that i was going to reglue on using contact, after a hose down.


hoodlining backing after a good scrub with soapy water and a pressure hose down. careful not too much pressure or water as it is foam filled and will soak up the water.


then i had a brainwave, had some stuff laying around from patching up the caravan. this can easily be bought from supercheap or the likes. about $30 for the stone guard and about $35 for the gun to use it. i had both already. i could have painted over a more tan colour if i wanted to be pedantic, but i think it doesn't look out of place in the offwhite. has a nice textured finish, only time will tell if it traps dirt, but it wasnt expensive so...(priced reskin $275 plus removel/fitting $200, so saved myself $400 odd)


Hoodlining after a few coats of stone guard. note the A pillar side trim at bottom left for colour difference. looks a lot better in the car.


and back in after cursing and so on, need at least 2 people to hold the lining up into place while fixing it back.


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Originally Posted by Rosscoe68

priced reskin $275 plus removel/fitting $200, so saved myself $400 odd)

Scouse and I had ours done for $110 each (including sunroof panel) here in Sydney. We removed/refitted them.