Question

after removing the fabric, the foam left behind...strip it all off? If so...easiest way to get it done? If you leave it behind, after removing all the deteriorated material...what do you use to even out the base? Do you apply a level of adhesive to stabilize the material?

what fabric adhesive do you recommend to lay the new fabric?

the new fabric....one that has a preapplied foam backing? If not, what foam backing do you guys recommend? How thick?

if you use the same fabric to cover the door cards...do you strip the cards or adhesive and lay fabric over the old card fabric?

thanks

doc

 

My local shop does headliners for $80. I bought the material once and tried to do it myself, it was a disaster. I have no idea how they get the material in the concave corners without wrinkles. I would call around the local shops.

 

Damn $80! I've been quoted as high as $600 for redoing the headliner!!

 

Doc,

Painting the headliner shell is the way to go.

As for surface prep (and painting instructions), there are many threads here and on other LR forums with all the info you need. SEARCH is your friend. Good luck.

 

I second the painting route. Really easy to do and looks good enough. Just rip off the fabric, and use a wire brush to remove the left over foam. Its a messy job so be prepared to clean up. I wiped it down with rubbing alki as best i could before painting. Went to home depot with a plastic trim piece and they matched me a gallon of interior paint (might have been exterior, can't remember) Two coats was all it needed.



Consider doing some insulation while the head liner is out.. again, super easy.

 

I also painted mine. Best thing I've ever done.

 

New to the forum, but have used the info here a lot, thanks.

I ahve rebuilt now 2 disco 2s, my most recent is my 2004. I have had to do the headliners in both. The 2004 i actually did twice because the foam backed headliner material wal a total PITA, no room for erro, if you have to correct the fitment the foam rips off the back. I used a heavy felt to redo the headiners in both the 2000 and the 2004. it turns out great, just take your time. Easy to use easy to stretch to shape and can be reset a little if you make a mistake.


2000 disco headliner


2004 disco headliner

 

I have done two of them in the last couple of years, using the foam backing is very hard to do. there is no room for error. one stuck it cannopt be reset.

I have had great luck using a heavy felt. the felt streches easily to the shape and can be reset for a short time if necessary. do a little at a time and go slow. Joann fabrics sells the felt. I paid 18 bucks for the latest headliner material in my 2004

2004 headliner

 

I bought my new double sided foam core, designed for headliners, from Joanne 2 weeks ago; I picked up my fabric from them 3 days ago. Had some massive discount coupons; bought the foam for $35, normally $105. Bought my fabric, an entire bolt, which was normally $25 a yard, got the whole bolt for $65.

going with a very classic looking Burberry pattern. If all goes well, I’ll post pics when finished.

gonna do the door cards too.

I’m still fighting with getting all the old foam off right now.

 

I finally fixed my two leaky sunroofs. I installed new 3D printed hose connectors, used 3M Marine sealant between the frames and the roofs as well as the glass bolts, and installed new rubber gaskets. While I had it apart I decided to add sound-heat insulation to the roof and redo the headliner with some material I picked up on vacation in Hawaii last year. I first glued down a thin foam, then glued the palm leave fabric on top of that. The material is stretchy, like spandex. I think it's known as "Performance Piqué" fabric. I used 3M headliner glue. I also left out the nets, as they are useless.