Just a tip, remember you can also use the fiberglass fabric on the tear areas to hold it much better, and it will last and not be heavy!:) Just cut out the size you need and add it on when you add the first layer of resin,...then add a second light layer of resin once it has set up:) You can also sand up any high spot areas when done.
In 2:40 i see 2 square shape tiny parts which hold headliner clips. I have these clips but NOT the square like parts which hold them. Where can i find them and what glue to use ?
+Nikolas Katravas Im not sure you'll find the little metal squares that hold the plastic clips. Maybe search the forums to see if anyone figured out replacements. But Im guessing they arent available separately. Find an old headliner beyond repair and steal them from there, then fiberglass them into your headliner. For glue...in part 2 I show you the can. Its Permatex Body Shop - Heavy Duty Headliner and Carpet Adhesive. Orange can blue lid. Its good stuff. Thanks for watching!
Hahaha yes it is. I'm very self conscious about it so now I have to pull this video down. Thanks. :D It's been broken a few times and was already short to begin with. Thought about cutting it off and coming up with a cool story, but ultimately decided to leave it! Glad you liked the video!
Those are sort of embedded in the fiberglass mat/board. They kind of stick in there with cleats. I used some fiberglass mat and resin to reinforce those. On my 87...they fell out. On aftermarket headliners, you dont even get those I dont think.
Excellent video.....question: Where might I pick up the material necessary for this job? If my headliner is in reasonable shape will I need the fibreglass resin only
The fiberglass resin is available in lots of places. Walmart should have it, and most auto parts stores should have it (autozone, advance auto, etc). The headliner material is available at just about every fabric store. Also amazon is a good resource.
I like the permatex heavy duty spray adhesive. Its in an orange can. And yes, it sort of comes out like cobwebs vs spray paint. There are some that spray out like a regular aerosol, like spray paint. I dont like those as much as the stuff that comes out stringy. Its killer stuff. My car sits outside all year round, and it hasnt sagged or done anything odd.
I use the fiberglass resin for repairing my headliner and now I can't get the smell out of it how did you take care of the smell from the fiberglass resin
Yeah the smell can be a bit strong. I did the repairs and it was able to air out for a while. It will stink while its curing. After it cures you might have a slight smell, but it should air out after a bit. You can put your nose up against mine and it doesnt stink.
Thank you for your reply and thanks for the video. I did put it out in the sun today since it was nice and low humidity and I noticed that it greatly reduced the smell.
Very true... however, they are kind of pricey given my lack of hobby funds right now. Also, Ive seen some of the t-top ones not fit very well. Huge gaps, etc. My 87 didnt have a headliner, and I was ok with it. The overhead console hid most of it anyway, and the rest was gloss black like the exterior. I did this quite cheap, and would do it again before buying an ABS. Unless my headliner board falls apart. Then Ill grab a new one for sure.
@@JEGsGarage While I waited to afford mine, I did another trick. Just get the solid (closed cell) foam used for exterior car landau roofs. I simply lined the entire inside with it, keeping it seamless as possible. Then I used some good car upholstery material and covered it! It not only looked great, but lasted 15 years! But, your method is also great if you have a decent cardboard cover...most are terrible, like mine was...:) Cheers buddy! Enjoy you car. I have had mine for over 20 years and I drive it every day...love my Misbluz:)
Can't you use kitty hair fibre grass filler for the crack areas to hide it? Since that can be sanded it should get smooth enough. Also filling the hole area with it first would probably work better. Just a thought.
Possibly. But since the headliner is fiberglass, I figured the resin would soak in and really hold it tight. Probably several ways you can do it. This worked ok for me.
Just a tip, remember you can also use the fiberglass fabric on the tear areas to hold it much better, and it will last and not be heavy!:) Just cut out the size you need and add it on when you add the first layer of resin,...then add a second light layer of resin once it has set up:) You can also sand up any high spot areas when done.
So glad you made this. I'm converting my interior black and this will help a ton!!
In 2:40 i see 2 square shape tiny parts which hold headliner clips. I have these clips but NOT the square like parts which hold them. Where can i find them and what glue to use ?
+Nikolas Katravas Im not sure you'll find the little metal squares that hold the plastic clips. Maybe search the forums to see if anyone figured out replacements. But Im guessing they arent available separately. Find an old headliner beyond repair and steal them from there, then fiberglass them into your headliner. For glue...in part 2 I show you the can. Its Permatex Body Shop - Heavy Duty Headliner and Carpet Adhesive. Orange can blue lid. Its good stuff. Thanks for watching!
In your right foot, your second toe is shorter than your third toe. That's weird. Also great video! I'll use this to repair my own headliner.
Hahaha yes it is. I'm very self conscious about it so now I have to pull this video down. Thanks. :D It's been broken a few times and was already short to begin with. Thought about cutting it off and coming up with a cool story, but ultimately decided to leave it! Glad you liked the video!
What car is this
The clips in the front by the rear view how r those on with glue?
Those are sort of embedded in the fiberglass mat/board. They kind of stick in there with cleats. I used some fiberglass mat and resin to reinforce those. On my 87...they fell out. On aftermarket headliners, you dont even get those I dont think.
JEG's Garage yeah after market doesn't have them I ordered a pair of clips on eBay I'm going to try to glue it
@@JEGsGarage you are right, you have to order those separately:)
Excellent video.....question: Where might I pick up the material necessary for this job? If my headliner is in reasonable shape will I need the fibreglass resin only
The fiberglass resin is available in lots of places. Walmart should have it, and most auto parts stores should have it (autozone, advance auto, etc). The headliner material is available at just about every fabric store. Also amazon is a good resource.
is there a certain fabric adhesive that you would recommend?.....in your video you mention that the your preferred adhesive came out like silly putty
I like the permatex heavy duty spray adhesive. Its in an orange can. And yes, it sort of comes out like cobwebs vs spray paint. There are some that spray out like a regular aerosol, like spray paint. I dont like those as much as the stuff that comes out stringy. Its killer stuff. My car sits outside all year round, and it hasnt sagged or done anything odd.
I use the fiberglass resin for repairing my headliner and now I can't get the smell out of it how did you take care of the smell from the fiberglass resin
Yeah the smell can be a bit strong. I did the repairs and it was able to air out for a while. It will stink while its curing. After it cures you might have a slight smell, but it should air out after a bit. You can put your nose up against mine and it doesnt stink.
Thank you for your reply and thanks for the video. I did put it out in the sun today since it was nice and low humidity and I noticed that it greatly reduced the smell.
use baking soda in your car! Helps eliminate that strong smell...and use it in the box, both back and front of the car!
Nice but I have a 83z28 which has a dome light right in the middle and cant figure out how to remove the light
there is some decent plastic replacement headliners for third gens
Very true... however, they are kind of pricey given my lack of hobby funds right now. Also, Ive seen some of the t-top ones not fit very well. Huge gaps, etc. My 87 didnt have a headliner, and I was ok with it. The overhead console hid most of it anyway, and the rest was gloss black like the exterior. I did this quite cheap, and would do it again before buying an ABS. Unless my headliner board falls apart. Then Ill grab a new one for sure.
@@JEGsGarage While I waited to afford mine, I did another trick. Just get the solid (closed cell) foam used for exterior car landau roofs. I simply lined the entire inside with it, keeping it seamless as possible. Then I used some good car upholstery material and covered it! It not only looked great, but lasted 15 years! But, your method is also great if you have a decent cardboard cover...most are terrible, like mine was...:) Cheers buddy! Enjoy you car. I have had mine for over 20 years and I drive it every day...love my Misbluz:)
Can't you use kitty hair fibre grass filler for the crack areas to hide it? Since that can be sanded it should get smooth enough. Also filling the hole area with it first would probably work better. Just a thought.
Possibly. But since the headliner is fiberglass, I figured the resin would soak in and really hold it tight. Probably several ways you can do it. This worked ok for me.
I started making these from fiberglass because the abs ones fit crappy.
Ha ha he said Gaping ass whole 😂