Reline your car's roof headliner by following a series of steps focused on carefully removing the old material and installing the new fabric.
Steps to Reline Your Car's Headliner
Relining a car's headliner involves several key stages, from initial removal of the old, often sagging, fabric to the final reinstallation of the newly covered board. The process requires attention to detail, particularly during the cleaning and gluing phases.
Here are the essential steps involved in relining a car roof headliner:
- Remove the existing headlining. This crucial first step requires removing all the trim surrounding the headlining panel to free it from the car's roof.
- Remove the old foam and glue. Once the headlining panel is out, the deteriorated foam backing and residual glue must be completely scraped and cleaned off the board's surface to ensure a smooth base for the new material.
- Prepare the new headlining velour material. Get the new fabric ready. This might involve cutting it slightly oversized before the application process begins.
- Gluing the fabric to the board. Carefully apply the appropriate adhesive to the headliner board and the new velour fabric, then attach the material smoothly, avoiding wrinkles and bubbles.
- Cut the new headlining. Trim the excess fabric precisely to match the shape of the headliner board, including any necessary openings for lights or sun visors.
- Reinstall headlining in car. Carefully maneuver the newly relined headliner board back into the vehicle and secure it by replacing the surrounding trim pieces.
Following these steps helps restore the interior appearance of your vehicle's roof.
