How to Replace Car Headliner | Automotive Refresh Series

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11 ай бұрын

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Welcome to Part 4 of our Automotive Refresh Series. In this video, we’re replacing the headliner in a 1992 Volkswagen GTI, and you can use the same steps to redo the headliner in any car. This no-sew DIY is the ultimate beginner project. It only requires four items to do, and you can knock it out in a couple hours or less! Plus, with our helpful tips for eliminating wrinkles, your headliner will look professionally done. It's never been easier to add class to your car’s interior - watch the video now to get started.
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@heidistalsberg9760 10 ай бұрын

This is a great video! I woukd never have thought of tackling a project like this. I feel confident I could do something this intense. Thank you!

@paulputnam2305 11 ай бұрын

Great Job. Looks fantastic.

@MamaHoffman461 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea!

@callier9577 2 ай бұрын

I really loved the video, but I was wondering how much fabric is needed for this? I know it will depend on the car but did you buy 3yrds of 60” width fabric?

@SailriteWorkbench 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Our car was on the small side, so we used 2 yards of 54-inch wide fabric. We recommend measuring from your front windshield to the backwind shield to determine your length. Hope that helps!

@shawnr6801 10 ай бұрын

Id love to see a tutorial on slip covers for bucket seats 😅

@joanbryant1494 10 ай бұрын

I would like to see how the headliner is removed. A screw driver or pryed off?

@SailriteWorkbench 10 ай бұрын

For this specific car, it was a combination of both. We used a screw driver to remove some hardware holding it in place. Then we pulled the headliner out from the trim pieces around the side that were holding the edges in place. But every car is going to be a little different which is why we didn't go into depth on this step. We hope this is helpful for you!

@jackiecolbert3915 2 ай бұрын

Super helpful but is it an easier way to do it without taking the whole headliner out. The fabric on my headliner is coming down in spots but I just want to make it stick back up without taking it out.

@Teal2nnr Ай бұрын

Unfortunately to do it properly, it will need to be removed. There is no way of effectively getting adhesive behind the sagging fabric without pulling all off and regluing it.

@tlkseries1 8 күн бұрын

Trust me, you can get the headliner out. It may seem daunting, but it will be more than worth it. I believe in you!

@17363 11 ай бұрын

Wish I could spray some adhesive on a floor surface, but I can’t afford it. I’ll use some kind of drop cloth.

@SailriteWorkbench 10 ай бұрын

Because we were working on laminate flooring we were able to easily wipe away any overspray with adhesive remover. Good luck on your projects!

@Dutch1951x 10 ай бұрын

The old foam should be removed before applying adhesive.

@SailriteWorkbench 10 ай бұрын

Our specific headliner actually didn't have any foam on it. The discoloration that is there is actually just the fiberglass. So we were able to just remove the previous fabric and apply our adhesive to the fiberglass.

@kleinbiker1 8 ай бұрын

Sooo many wrinkles. Should have used a roller of some sort.

@BeardedRedfish 6 ай бұрын

Wrong glue , this headliner will fail again

@SailriteWorkbench 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and concern. However, installing light headliner fabric is a recommended use for the 3M General Trim Adhesive we used in this video. It's designed to bond lightweight materials, making it a suitable choice for this project. The headliner is holding up well and has shown no signs of failure. We appreciate your input, and we'll continue to monitor its performance! Have a great day!