GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: godsANGER on 05 July 2010, 23:25

Title: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 05 July 2010, 23:25
If i wanted to re-trim my head liner with a material how would i go about doing this can you just take it out spray a fabric glue on and just put the new material on it?

If so is there a guide on here on how to remove the headlining, pilers etc?

Thanks
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: Wayne on 05 July 2010, 23:42
spray on contact glue is the best stuff to use.
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 05 July 2010, 23:46
spray on contact glue is the best stuff to use.

Nice, do you know of any guides for the pillars and headlining removal ? and any recommendations on were to get the Glue from? ebay, halFrauds etc
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 06 July 2010, 00:02
rear lights, sorted just need guides for front light non-sunroof, grab handles but think they well be simple same as the sunvisors. its the removal of the the head lining and pilers i think well be a pain.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/184536.aspx

thanks
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: JC on 06 July 2010, 11:42
spray on contact glue is the best stuff to use.

i would like to comment further

get the PROPER automotive stuff - that is HEAT tolerant / reisisant.

You dont wanna be taking it back out cos its drooped - i know these things   :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 06 July 2010, 12:34
spray on contact glue is the best stuff to use.

i would like to comment further

get the PROPER automotive stuff - that is HEAT tolerant / reisisant.

You dont wanna be taking it back out cos its drooped - i know these things   :lipsrsealed:

What stuff would you recommend ?
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 07 July 2010, 20:41
http://www.instructables.com/id/Recovering-You-Car-s-Headliner-and-Pillars/

i ve sported a guide for re trimming the Head liner, are the techniques correct to follow?
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 08 July 2010, 22:44
Thinking of getting this all put together soon as if my car dose well thought the M.O.T i want to spoil it for doing well lol

Can anyone recommend the the glue to use ?

what type of materiel like 100 cotton etc

Also any guides on removing the pillars etc from a mk4 would be great i ve looked and no luck.

Thanks
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 July 2010, 00:12
any1 ?  :cry: lol :grin:
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 10 July 2010, 15:20
spray on contact glue is the best stuff to use.

i would like to comment further

get the PROPER automotive stuff - that is HEAT tolerant / reisisant.

You dont wanna be taking it back out cos its drooped - i know these things   :lipsrsealed:
mine has dropped in the heat where do you get the glue from chuff?, thanks
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 14:58
oks found these which would be best for the job?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1L-Heat-Resistant-Contact-Carpet-Glue-Adhesive-HT100N-/270480598838?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item3ef9e66736#ht_1144wt_911

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270480606722&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1447wt_911

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-Litre-Contact-Adhesive-Glue-Best-Value-Quality-/280437849827?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item414b65fee3#ht_1232wt_911
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: T_J_G on 11 July 2010, 15:25
I want to do this but how would you deal with the 10mm or so of beige fabric on the door seal?
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 18:32
I want to do this but how would you deal with the 10mm or so of beige fabric on the door seal?

i was thinking fabric spray, just black in my case

something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Upholstery-Fabric-Spray-Paint-Midnight-Black-NEW-/280526701755?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item4150b1c4bb#ht_1316wt_1137
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 11 July 2010, 20:37
I want to do this but how would you deal with the 10mm or so of beige fabric on the door seal?

i was thinking fabric spray, just black in my case

something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Upholstery-Fabric-Spray-Paint-Midnight-Black-NEW-/280526701755?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item4150b1c4bb#ht_1316wt_1137
i have try'd this spray on my mk3 headliner it went light grey and one can was not enough so i retrimed mine in black suade from duelm mill but it has droped so need some stronger glue.
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 21:49
I want to do this but how would you deal with the 10mm or so of beige fabric on the door seal?

i was thinking fabric spray, just black in my case

something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Upholstery-Fabric-Spray-Paint-Midnight-Black-NEW-/280526701755?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item4150b1c4bb#ht_1316wt_1137
i have try'd this spray on my mk3 headliner it went light grey and one can was not enough so i retrimed mine in black suade from duelm mill but it has droped so need some stronger glue.

I am going to re fabric the headlining and pilers, and i was just going to remove the strips from round the door frames and spray them black [may have to re trim them if the fabric sprays not good] and spray the plastics a mat black  grab handles, centre light etc.

What glue did you use ? just so i keep away from it  :grin: lol
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: JC on 11 July 2010, 21:55
not what i used, but is recommended by other who have done their rooflining elsewhere

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1L-Heat-Resistant-Automotive-Contact-Glue-Adhesive-A29-/270480606722?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item3ef9e68602#ht_1447wt_911

 :wink:
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 11 July 2010, 21:56
b&q and homebase carpet spray, i used plastikote satin black on my plastics, i will let you know when i find some good spray glue. cheers chuff.
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 22:03
b&q and homebase carpet spray, i used plastikote satin black on my plastics, i will let you know when i find some good spray glue.

Nice one thanks, going to do it all in 5 weeks what's the plastikote like on the plastics?
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 22:07
not what i used, but is recommended by other who have done their rooflining elsewhere

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1L-Heat-Resistant-Automotive-Contact-Glue-Adhesive-A29-/270480606722?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item3ef9e68602#ht_1447wt_911

 :wink:

have it on my ebay account watching it  :smiley: thanks Chuff
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 11 July 2010, 22:23
b&q and homebase carpet spray, i used plastikote satin black on my plastics, i will let you know when i find some good spray glue.

Nice one thanks, going to do it all in 5 weeks what's the plastikote like on the plastics?
i get some pics on tomorrow of the ones i did.
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 11 July 2010, 22:40
b&q and homebase carpet spray, i used plastikote satin black on my plastics, i will let you know when i find some good spray glue.

Nice one thanks, going to do it all in 5 weeks what's the plastikote like on the plastics?
i get some pics on tomorrow of the ones i did.

appreciated thanks.
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 13 July 2010, 10:12
(http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/ADISMITH69/003-1.jpg)(http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/ADISMITH69/002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 13 July 2010, 12:36
looks good, thinks ill give that a blast on my plastics when i do myn.

Thanks Adi
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 14 July 2010, 20:51
when i put the material on do i have to strip the roof down [but then would lose the foam] or can i just past it on and rub it on ?
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 18 July 2010, 12:44
??? anyone
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: adi on 18 July 2010, 12:50
i left the foam on mine, just covered it with the material, but i have read some people have striped it back to the backing. i didnt want to risk killing the headliner. 
Title: Re: headliner re trimming ?
Post by: godsANGER on 18 July 2010, 15:02
i left the foam on mine, just covered it with the material, but i have read some people have striped it back to the backing. i didnt want to risk killing the headliner. 

Was thinking the same i just want to put it over the old one. thanks