Headlining Change

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Originally Posted by Collins

Rob, a question.

How is the backing board supported, other than by the grab handles, light fittings, console etc? It appears that as well as the headlining separating from the backing, the backing itself is sagging.

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The front is supported by the trim panel with the visors. ( a bit tricky to put this back guiding the screws back in). Yes grab handles and the A and B pillars hows it up.

The rear it kept in by the two main side trims around the safari windows and the rear trim above the door.

Take care when removing the 6th and 7th seat grab handles as the have spacer blocks which could slip down inside the trim.

My board was a little worn where the rear air con and light switch sits. It was squishy and the fibre was a little broken. I used a hot glue gun and a small strip of thin plastic to repair it and make it stronger.

Also be careful of taking off the clips that hold the cargo nets. They can snap and did!. I used some washers and a screw to re attach them. Actually feels stronger..

G'day Rob,

I'm thinking of having a go at replacing my headliner and wonder what challenges you had avoiding air bubbles? With contact adhesive I've found that once contact is made, that's it, there's no moving the material around.

Markoh

I'm going to have to do mine eventually but I'm not confident in doing a good job myself. Rear A/C, sunroofs DVD etc.
Can anyone recommend a trimmer in south-west Sydney that does a good job?

Craig

G'day Markoh,

I watched a few Youtube Video's which gave good tips. Plenty on there about headlining.

Do in in two stages, spray the ''Buscuit' headlining board. Wait 60 seconds then work from the middle outwards like wallpaper with the lining. you can peel back and go again put only once, as it dries fast. You have to work quite quick.

Then the second half. Leave all the rough edges until it dries overnight then cut the holes and trim and finish.

It's not easy and I admit there are a few little creases and in one patch where the sunroof should be i have a small bubble...I can live with that.

If you want it 'perfect' then yes use a trim shop.. But to save $700 ? then give it a go. Even if I have a few bubbles or creases appear I know the foam is not crumbled on the back its just cosmetic..

Would I do it again? Yes....

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Originally Posted by CraigH

I'm going to have to do mine eventually but I'm not confident in doing a good job myself. Rear A/C, sunroofs DVD etc.
Can anyone recommend a trimmer in south-west Sydney that does a good job?

Craig

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Not sure about down south but when I shopped around for quotes, one option is remove the Headliner yourself and take it to a shop for covering. Then refit yourself. removal and fitting is easy and would save you a few hundred in labour,

I pulled mine this week and having a shop cover it for $150. They said they would have done the whole job for $340.

Just had mine redone. Removed it myself, took it to a trimmer and had it redone in original spec fabric for $180. In the process of putting it back together. Pays to drop into a panelbeaters with a couple of those plastic push clip things (in the roof) and they'll give you a handful of new ones for free (if you ask nicely)
I'm finding the install quite easy, I'm starting from the rear and working my way to the front.

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Originally Posted by dinosaur

Just had mine redone. Removed it myself, took it to a trimmer and had it redone in original spec fabric for $180. In the process of putting it back together. Pays to drop into a panelbeaters with a couple of those plastic push clip things (in the roof) and they'll give you a handful of new ones for free (if you ask nicely)
I'm finding the install quite easy, I'm starting from the rear and working my way to the front.

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Dinosaur,

Which trimmer did you use?

Cheers,

Franz

I had a quote on mine if I R&R for $150. This was a couple of years ago.

I am in the midst of taking down my headliner. Do you have tips for taking down the B Pillar interior trim (has seat belts in it) and the over head cargo netting? I'm tempted to just pry them off, but I don't want to risk it. Thanks!