Yet another headliner...
TReK
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,106
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well I guess I should have said almost every one, hard to argue with a chalkboard headliner. Most spraypainted headliners that folks have posted up look kind of bad though. Probably better to roll the paint on I would think.
I think I need to clarify, the headliner was $650, the rest was labor.
I did not do the work, a body shop did.
Insurance said to get a estimate, so I did, they sent me a check and then I had the work done.
Took a week for the headliner to come in.
Then I dropped the truck off Mon. morning and picked it up Mon afternoon.
They even hand washed the truck and cleaned the interior for me.
She looked brand new until I drove her home.
Now shes covered in road grime and salt again.
Now here is something totally Land Rover.
They reclined the drivers seat so they could work, I went to drive her home and the drivers seat would not work.
So I had to drive like a pimp, it sucked. I'm a adult so I sit upright when I drive.
Well today after I had told my girl how beautiful she was and how much I loved her the seat started working again.
I was going to replace the switch this weekend but now I dont need to.
God I love my truck.
I did not do the work, a body shop did.
Insurance said to get a estimate, so I did, they sent me a check and then I had the work done.
Took a week for the headliner to come in.
Then I dropped the truck off Mon. morning and picked it up Mon afternoon.
They even hand washed the truck and cleaned the interior for me.
She looked brand new until I drove her home.
Now shes covered in road grime and salt again.
Now here is something totally Land Rover.
They reclined the drivers seat so they could work, I went to drive her home and the drivers seat would not work.
So I had to drive like a pimp, it sucked. I'm a adult so I sit upright when I drive.
Well today after I had told my girl how beautiful she was and how much I loved her the seat started working again.
I was going to replace the switch this weekend but now I dont need to.
God I love my truck.
another idea i had was to treat the fiberglass with some kind of epoxy so i can use a adhesive vinyl to adhere a union jack flag the whole width and depth of the headliner... kind of like the roof of a mini cooper but on the inside of the vehicle.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,959
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From: Tulsa, OK
Looks Great Spike! I can't believe it was that much!! I bought my backer for $20, material for $60, and the 2 cans of adhesive for $30. It took me 2 hours becasue I had to pull it back out to find the rails were missing. I think I am the only one that has attemted a fabric replacement? Everyone seems to be painting theirs.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,227
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From: La Jolla, California
I had my 2001 done in fabric done last summer by Jim's Upholstry in San Diego. They did an outstanding job, it looked better than new, all for $200. Now the liner on my 1999 ***** like the set from Lawrence of Arabia. Sagging from front to the step up and then sagging again in the back. I am almost ready to shell out another $200 to get this one fixed. For a couple hundred bucks, it is a no brainer. Phil
1999 DI with a saggin liner
2001 DII brand new liner, makes you want to just sit in the truck an look up!
1999 DI with a saggin liner
2001 DII brand new liner, makes you want to just sit in the truck an look up!
Looks Great Spike! I can't believe it was that much!! I bought my backer for $20, material for $60, and the 2 cans of adhesive for $30. It took me 2 hours becasue I had to pull it back out to find the rails were missing. I think I am the only one that has attemted a fabric replacement? Everyone seems to be painting theirs.
some guy in southern New Jersey did his RR in suede. i remember seeing that thread a while ago. he was offering to do other peoples for $150.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 11
From: Tulsa, OK
Mine had been ripped out, and I had never done one before. It was suprisingly easy, but then again, I have above average skills...=) . I added some dynamat to the roof and it is soooo much better with the liner in there. I had to glass a few places on the backer to add some stability, but it was totally worth it.
Suede would be cool, but I have cloth. Might look funny..
Suede would be cool, but I have cloth. Might look funny..
Overlanding
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 24
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From: Austin TX
I have serious headliner envy. Mine droops to my head. I certainly hope I can get it done cheaper than that. I already asked this in my thread, but I'll ask again. My headliner board was destroyed by someone mounting TVs to it, so I am looking to not only replace the fabric but the insulation board as well. anyone know where to get a new one???
I have serious headliner envy. Mine droops to my head. I certainly hope I can get it done cheaper than that. I already asked this in my thread, but I'll ask again. My headliner board was destroyed by someone mounting TVs to it, so I am looking to not only replace the fabric but the insulation board as well. anyone know where to get a new one???
get one from someone parting out a vehicle or a junkyard. just make sure if you have sunroofs it has the sunroof cutouts or if you dont have sunroofs that the liner doesnt have the cutouts.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 11
From: Tulsa, OK
X2 on the salvage. I got mine from someone parting out on Craigslist.
You can repair the board with fiberglass if you want to. Mine was a little weak so I glassed in some metal banding straps, but I think the glass mat would have been enough. Just do it from the top side and fill the holes.
You can repair the board with fiberglass if you want to. Mine was a little weak so I glassed in some metal banding straps, but I think the glass mat would have been enough. Just do it from the top side and fill the holes.
