re-covering headliner
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that came out nice... how much stretch was in the material you used? for what i want to do all i can find is 60 inch material, but it has a 4 way stretch to it... so i figure pulling it tight and lots of adhesive should make it..
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Thanks, it was pretty stretchy. I just got normal headliner material, but it is pretty stretchy. You will want it that way for the corners where it raises in the back. My suggestion would be to work fromt to back, where you will have the most problems is the rise towards the back, in those corners. Make sure to get enough adhesive in there too. I think 60 may work, I was told before, but don't remember. Remember to leave enough on the sides to fold over as well...
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most auto upholstery shops will do the job for around 200 bucks depending on the shop and what type of material you want it redone with
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Painted headliner
So like i said i was gonna do..
I removed the fabric, cleaned off the glue and painted the board.
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close up
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and check out my wide rear view mirror ...dont laugh but it is so much better esp when off road. my mirror is a few years old.
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I removed the fabric, cleaned off the glue and painted the board.
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close up
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and check out my wide rear view mirror ...dont laugh but it is so much better esp when off road. my mirror is a few years old.
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To me it wasn't all that much about the money, but it was the work involved, (dont have adequate space and table) getting the right length/type fabric shipped down here, and then having it only last a year or two. The "paint" will never sag.
I used about 2 cans of spray paint and the mirror was about $15 at advance auto parts. they sold two lengths and this one was the larger one. I LOVE IT. Just be careful when using the vanity mirrors while applying make-up on your daily commute, it will push the rear view mirror slightly. =)