HOW TO replace headlining - Very detailed

Nice work, looks heaps better than before

 

Looks very tidy, i am lookin at replacing the headlining in the ute now i know what im in for cheers.

 

Great info Coiners.. Im gonna give it a go on the wifes VP, go hot pink and try to emboss a heart with flames and maybe LEDs, just wasn't sure about how to go about getting roof in and out..
Thanks for the tips..

 

this has to be the best write up for removing and fixing a head liner in a vn/vp. i just took mine out tonight and ill be starting to work on it 2moro. top write up mate!

-George

 

I done mine last week. Came up awesome. I used white vinyl. Cost me about $60 for the whole job. Done the door trims too.

 

Just wondering if anyone had done this on their VS - if so is it exactly the same? I presume it would be but just want to make sure before i attempt it

 

**** of a job

i did mine last year didnt replace the foam used old lining but cumming off again ill try your method now thnks it is a **** to get those bstrds out i know

 

yeah ive got to do mine in the VS, gives me the irrits, i wouldnt mind changing the entire interior toa red kind of color to match the exterior paint, but that would be allot of trouble lets sum it up.

Carpet on floor,
Front and rear seats.
Roof lining
Material on door trims.
Vinyl on doors, dash, center console, plastics throughout the interior.

A job i would only tackle if i had a complete interior from another VS to use, which gives me an idea.

 

Took out my lining yesterday as it was sagging a fair bit (got it out through the front passengers side)

Cleaned brushed all the orange **** off the cardboard, removed the fabric from the cardboard and hand washed it. Hung it out to dry (wow I didn't notice how dirty it was before!)

I'm going to get some adhesive glue and stick it all back in today



Great guide btw, thanks!

 

wow im gonna stick the hose in and wash my whole inside, easier then putting it in the machine.

(No really im joking)

 

just done mine in the ute this arvo, looks awesome now, ill get some pics tomorrow, but i just got some foam, 2 cans spray adhesive, and i used pebble microsuede fabric, almost same color as orig, but the suede adds a nice touch, ill have to see if its still in place in the mornin now lol.

 

did mine today it was not good but it will last till i can get the $ to get it done right.

 

Done mine on Sunday. some before and after shots...





all up $20

 

good thread excellent results to all

 

I have done a few of these so far and heres some tips i learnt along the way

use a hard brush, not wire, the hard plastic bristol ones to clean old foam off, make the job a hell of alot easier

be gentle with the foam back fabric as it kind of marks easy

dont use spray contact, from my experience its not strong enough, especially in hot weather, use some good glue, my best results were acheived with brushing the thick stuff on, but work quick and not in the sun, dries up quick, start glueing from the inside and work your way out, finish up with the edges

remove the roof board through the front passenger door with seats all the way back, might need to move auto shifter back to 1st to manouver in and out also

make sure the material goes around the roof board at the front and side near front as this can be seen when reinstalled and looks dodgy if cut, every where else can be cut around edges with stanley knife

wish i knew these things when i done my first one, would have made things easier and produced better results.

some useful info for ya's

 

also theres a place in Melbourne called nolans where they have the propper fabrics and all the colours and cost about $35 for fabric to do the roof, although i have used the cheap stuff from spotlight, i wouldnt use anything but the original stuff now, ask for Nick, he will look after ya.

 

damn u couldnt've posted this like 2 weeks ago!!???

nah really good info.

 

so the vinyl dye actually DYES the vinyl as opposed to being just a paint that sticks and eventually splits and looks awful???