Thread: New headliner done!

For the less adventurous of us living in Perth, I saw an advert by Sew Good Canvas and PVC Products advertising that they redo head linings. They even have a Disco as an example.

I've not contacted them, so don't know what they charging, or how good they are. Maybe they'll sell you some glue Wayneg

Originally Posted by PeterH

My headliner was looking pretty sad, hanging down right across the rear of the roof, so I got to it and replaced it.
It did take a couple of days from go to woah, longer than expected, but the result is nothing short of excellent.
I thought I'd do something different and went for a dark charcoal colour instead of the original grey, and it came up suprisingly well, looks brand new now!
Here's before and after photos, thought some of you may be interested.
Cheers, Pete.

Did you replace the foam backing and if so how and what did you use.
What adhesive did you use and how easy was it to remove it.

Originally Posted by wayneg

You beat me to it, I have had the shell out for a good few weeks but decided to wait for some 140c glue. Needless to say I am still waiting. I have applied rubber sound insulation sheet to the underside of the roof and applied 20% tint to the sunroof glass and reflective foil fabric to the outside face of the sunroof blind whist waiting.
Yours does look smart, I would like to see it in the flesh. I have gone the opposite and have a lighter shade to go on when the glue finally arrives.

Be very wary of doing this... Film tinted sunroofs often have a tendency to explode / fracture the glass when parked in direct sunlight on a hot day.

I know the Delicas have the same problem with their 'moon roof'. People get them tinted and the absorb more heat.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Be very wary of doing this... Film tinted sunroofs often have a tendency to explode / fracture the glass when parked in direct sunlight on a hot day.

Urban Myth I fear
in the late 80s ...Nissan sent out flyers thru our film suppliers stating that if you filmed their sunroofs that there was a great risk of them cracking. This is where the MYTH started.

Please prove me wrong, where is your evidence. My understanding its possible with certain glass types and perspex but not that used on P38 sunroofs

From a tint pro.............."It could be a problem ,One is if it's constructed of a non-glass substance. I've not heard of a non-glass sunroof, but some camaros and firebirds from the 80's had plastic T-tops.

The other is if it is made of laminated glass like a windshield. I've not heard of laminated sunroofs, either, so I doubt that's a problem."

"Any time a tempered window breaks on a car its from something hitting it or a defect in the glass itself. Window film will not cause it to break all on its own UNLESS the glass has a defect in it, Then there is a small possibility that it could happen. I have never had one break in my 18 years of tinting."

Originally Posted by derpomz

Did you replace the foam backing and if so how and what did you use.
What adhesive did you use and how easy was it to remove it.

The cloth is foam backed. The sagging problems starts as the foam deteriorates over time and detaches from the cloth, water ingression from the sunroof is also an issue. This is why you need to use special foam backed cloth if you want an original finish.
The old cloth just pulls off but leaves behind the foam residue. This must be removed before you get a sound surface to stick the new cloth to. Once all cleaned up I coated the shell surface with PVA glue a few days before the new cloth went on. Have a look on youtube, there are loads of vids.

Originally Posted by wayneg

Urban Myth I fear
in the late 80s ...Nissan sent out flyers thru our film suppliers stating that if you filmed their sunroofs that there was a great risk of them cracking. This is where the MYTH started.

Please prove me wrong, where is your evidence. My understanding its possible with certain glass types and perspex but not that used on P38 sunroofs

From a tint pro.............."It could be a problem ,One is if it's constructed of a non-glass substance. I've not heard of a non-glass sunroof, but some camaros and firebirds from the 80's had plastic T-tops.

The other is if it is made of laminated glass like a windshield. I've not heard of laminated sunroofs, either, so I doubt that's a problem."

"Any time a tempered window breaks on a car its from something hitting it or a defect in the glass itself. Window film will not cause it to break all on its own UNLESS the glass has a defect in it, Then there is a small possibility that it could happen. I have never had one break in my 18 years of tinting."

For starters from the Guy on this forum, who has had to replace several for customers that have cracked from the tint.

The heat reflective properties of the Sunroof and the film cause the problem as the 2 interact.

Not a myth this one, it's supported by several tint companies too...

Cracked because of tint.??
A laminated windscreen will crack.
a zone toughened tempered glass sunroof ( p38 style) would shatter into a million pieces.
If mine shatters Ill get another, I doubt it will as its already sat outside for weeks on end not moving over the Perth summer