The BEST Way to Fix Your Sagging Headliner

The BEST Way to Fix Your Sagging Headliner - EASY DIY SAVE BIG MONEY!

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How to Repair Saggy and Loose headliner for under $100. I replaced the headliner on my R129 1997 Mercedes SL500 using store-bought headliner fabric and headliner adhesive in less than 3 hours. This is my first time doing headliner repairs / replacement after getting a quote at a professional upholstery shop for $400.
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@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I left all the struggles in the video because I’ve watched too many DIY videos that show the job done way too easily

@firehawk22 Ай бұрын

I can't believe I spent 23.5 minutes watching Jakub replace a headliner for a car that I don't own.... Entertaining and informative if I ever do buy an SL500 though 😄

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I appreciate it. But it will also work on any headliner, except the disassembly and reassembly parts

@jamesclark6240 Ай бұрын

watched several videos previously, none of them showed how to "remove" the headliner which is what I wanted to know. Thank you for this great video, not too long and every detail was covered. Thanks Jakub

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Thanks that’s why I wanted to be thorough

@darinwood2183 10 күн бұрын

I have a 300sl badly in need of a headliner replacement. You sir have the best video on how to do it. Well done!

@itsreallyjakub 10 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

@streetdreamzgarage7170 24 күн бұрын

One of the best R129 head liner videos on YT. Nice SL. 🙏🏻

@itsreallyjakub 24 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@4WHEELBIKER Ай бұрын

Outstanding job !! I purchased a set of those circular drill brushes last year and love them... use them for many applications.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Also worked great for cleaning my carpets

@szymoncbortion69 Ай бұрын

wow it's like KZfaq knows that I need to replace the headliner on MY R129 SL500, this was at the top of my feed and I've never even searched the subject 😂

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Amazing. Also, I recommend attempting it

@billrbca 10 күн бұрын

thanks ....stepping though all those little things when dealing 20+ year old trim stuff...that's the difference between have a nice classic and a daily driver 'beater'

@Desmadronic Күн бұрын

Thanks for a great video. I redid mine without any problem. I did use a small sponge paint roller to ensure it was completely attached. Total cost £42. Regards.

@itsreallyjakub Күн бұрын

Awesome great to hear

@malonebreyfogle7329 Ай бұрын

Great video Jakob, love to see the small struggles in jobs like this.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Thanks, that’s why I left them in. Too many DIY videos are too perfect lol

@tomieevukic7522 Ай бұрын

Great job! The more work you do on your own cars, the deeper the love is for them 😎

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Yeah I just don’t have time or desire to do every job. But it is satisfying when it works out nicely

@tomieevukic7522 Ай бұрын

Haha that’s right! Just find a good balance and enjoy all your cars for different reasons

@patriciaskitch2341 Ай бұрын

Nice job Jakub, very impressive work there.

@TML34 Ай бұрын

I hate these jobs, glad you had the patience for it! I would have convinced myself, “I don’t really need the hardtop.”😂

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I thought I would hate this but it honestly wasn’t bad. If the shop quoted me $200-300 I would have just got them to do it. At $400 I felt “how hard could it be?”

@dammyo6010 Ай бұрын

Great job!

@JordanCassady Ай бұрын

Job well done 🎉

@Goooooo Ай бұрын

Dude, awesome result!

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Thanks, super happy with it

@sicsol Ай бұрын

Amazing Work - Enjoyed the video

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

@RotaryLover Ай бұрын

Saving this. I have to do mine as well!

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Definitely tackle it yourself

@jsh139 Ай бұрын

Great job! I know that you said to wait ~5 minutes after spraying the adhesive to then attach the liner to the shell, but I was surprised that you didn't give it a while to then cure after it was attached before putting it all back together.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I figured it would be tighter if I just reinstalled it right away. I did give it an hour or 2 while I ate lunch lol. The instructions on the can didn’t give any cure time either

@jsh139 Ай бұрын

@@itsreallyjakub makes sense. An hour or so is probably all it needed anyway.

@BretTerwilleger Ай бұрын

Great Video ! I'm going to do it, thanks for such a informative video.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I would recommend the attempt at the very least. It’s not bad!

@puneetsingh20 Ай бұрын

Hey Jakub, just a word of advice... whenever you're working with any cloth like material trying to stick it to a surface, always use a roller to make sure the material really sticks evenly to the surface because just pressing it with your hands doesn't make sure the pressure applied is even throughout. It can leave some air between the material and the surface. Just roll on the applied surface after sticking it with your hands with reasonable pressure. It really makes sure that the surface is then smooth all over and correctly stuck. I sometimes even use like an aluminium foil roll if I don't have a proper roller with me. Great job though! Saved a lot of bucks!!

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks. I didn’t see that tip in any of the other headliner videos I watched

@blindreaper15a Ай бұрын

You should have use trim removal tools, it will help you with those overlapping rubber edges..but overall good job buddy 😁💪

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Definitely would have helped

@caddyzig Ай бұрын

Sure looks great! Is the gasket that holds the headliner in connected to the flocked rubber that the back of the side windows slides against? (My headliner is fine, but my window gasket flocking is wearing and I’d really like to replace it.)

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Sorry I’m not sure what part you’re talking about. There’s no gasket on the back side by the window

@caddyzig Ай бұрын

@@itsreallyjakub Sorry. I wasn’t clear in my question. The side windows rub against a rubber gasket along the back edge. Are those one piece that continues into the gasket you were working with across the front of the headliner?

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

@@caddyzig no those are separate. Different material too

@caddyzig Ай бұрын

@@itsreallyjakub Excellent! That’s really helpful. Thanks.

@mkoury83 Ай бұрын

Is that hardtop the original? What optional accessory codes does your 129 with regards to upholstery Very unusual to see the C-pillar trim to have stitching and leather appointment outside that of the SL600's. I believe there was an upgraded "exclusive" leather interior package on offer for your vintage 129 to option a 500 or 320 to have the same leather treatment as a 600. Either way, I think you have a rare example on your hands.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

Yes it’s original and yes it has the exclusive leather package or whatever they called it. I looked it up with a VIN check when I bought it

@slapstra1970 Ай бұрын

Second set of hands...hear that juri?

@noelsaw Ай бұрын

Thanks for this vid! Could you please do one on how to hide wiring for dash cams and radar detectors?

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

You just need a plastic pry tool. There’s plenty of videos already haha

@illestcamaro Ай бұрын

am i gonna see this car at the vaulture car meet🤔

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

I don’t know what that is

@billystpaul8907 Ай бұрын

Once again, Mercedes sticks it to you for extra money when making repairs to their cars. I was looking here in MN. The sprays run 18.00 t0 25.00 bucks...American. Nice job though.

@itsreallyjakub Ай бұрын

So a bit cheaper than here