Headliners...

[dublax44]

Alright so Id really like to change up the interior of my car and I was thinking about putting a GTI Theme plaid headliner in it. I don't know what type of adhesive to use on it though. I do know I should use the 3M brand but there is multiple types of the spray adhesive they make. Any help would be great!!!
Thanks,
Dublax44

[xJOKERx]

3m or loctite would probably the best solution on a budget. Just make sure when you press the fabric that you spray even coats and smooth it out really well so it doesn't lift/wrinkle in the future.

Sounds cool though, if you do it definitely post pictures of the progress or completion

[dublax44]

Will do

I am just trying to figure out which spray on 3M adhesive I should use

[xJOKERx]

yeah that i'm not too clear on - i see so many different ones. I wish i knew the brand that this furniture company i worked for used. They wouldn't let anyone see anything they used for the upholstery. Mainly because of the company secret types and whatever.

But it was good - they used it on outdoor cushions and it was all weather type and 100% water proof.

it was the foaming type but it would just barely foam like maybe a few mils at the most on the cushion.

hope you can find something good to work though

[deagle]

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...y=vw+headliner

[dublax44]

I actually just read that the 3M 90 adhesive spray is the proper adhesive type. I'll look into it more

[dublax44]

does anyone have a redone headliner? any recommendations on fabrics?

[PurpleErkel]

hi-strength 90 - it comes in a green can. I used it for my plad headliner 4 years ago and it still looks perfect with no sags, its more than the adhesive though, technique is important, im going to do a write up on this soon.
dont do this on a tight budget get at least two cans the job is a pain and its not fun to do it twice.

good luck, pm with questions i have done many-a-liner

Adhesive seen here:


this has motivated me to do a write up for the forum, stay posted, im gonna try to do it tomorrow as i just bought a 89 gti with saggy liner syndrome

[dublax44]

Sweet thank you!! If you dont mind send me the link then of your write up once you get it done. Hopefully you got some pics of the headliners too

[PurpleErkel]

Sweet thank you!! If you dont mind send me the link then of your write up once you get it done. Hopefully you got some pics of the headliners too

I did it!
it took me 7 hours and now i have to edit and upload the video, this is for a mk2 2-door gti, next weekend i am making a headliner how-to for a mk-4 jetta tdi
i have done 7 headliners before this one and i have to say this is the absolute best job i have ever done...and it all on video.

[Jesss]

hi-strength 90 - it comes in a green can. I used it for my plad headliner 4 years ago and it still looks perfect with no sags, its more than the adhesive though, technique is important, im going to do a write up on this soon.
dont do this on a tight budget get at least two cans the job is a pain and its not fun to do it twice.

good luck, pm with questions i have done many-a-liner

Adhesive seen here:


this has motivated me to do a write up for the forum, stay posted, im gonna try to do it tomorrow as i just bought a 89 gti with saggy liner syndrome

Please help! I've been looking for a mk2 headliner for sale (sunroof) and I can't find one anywhere that hasn't already been sold! Any DIY tips would be greatly appreciated. PM me please? Thank you!

[dublax44]

I did it!
it took me 7 hours and now i have to edit and upload the video, this is for a mk2 2-door gti, next weekend i am making a headliner how-to for a mk-4 jetta tdi
i have done 7 headliners before this one and i have to say this is the absolute best job i have ever done...and it all on video.

Sounds awesome!! youll definitely have to shoot me the link to the thread

[dublax44]

Do you have a link or video?

[Rockerchick]

Its on a New Beetle, but this is a pretty good how-to on headliners: http://newbeetle.org/forums/styling-...i-y-joint.html

[PurpleErkel]

im workin on it man, youtube takes a long time to upload this much video, the sound quality also blows so i have not been vigilant. ill try to upload at least partly tonight.

[PurpleErkel]

see here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...tta-II-DIY-FAQ
several MKII specific headliner jobs by other vortex member who you can PM

[dublax44]

Its all good I understand!

Thanks for the link though