Headlining retrimming help

[Khare]

I'm planning on retrimming the headlining in black suedette as my current cream one is dirty, sagging and very second hand.

Just a few questions.

1. What glue should I use? I want something that will be easy to spread and something that will give me a chance to lay the fabric down before it dries. Also something that I can keep my fingers clean so I don't get it on the good side of the fabric. Spray glue would be preferred for the above reason. Also, a glue that doesn't show through the new headlining is essential obviously. When I bought the car the dealer fixed a sagging headlining at the front but used a glue that went through the headlining and is now visible.

2. Should I pull off the old headlining first to leave that foam backing or stick it directly on? The current headlining is sagging around the edges, so if I glue it on I fear it will just come down further along with the new material.

3. To paint the trim in black, is it just a case of plastic primer straight on then paint? Or will I have to sand down and then prime and paint?

4. Any recommendations on where to buy the suedette? Any reputable online dealers?

[Steve_B]

There's a guide for this in the mk2 maintenance section. Followed it myself and it was surprisingly easy.

1. I used trim fix spray glue bought from ebay. It has to have a high temp resistance to stop it sagging on hot days.

2. You'll have to clean the surface before re-applying. I sanded down the headlining board myself to get rid of the old foam and glue.

Can't help you with the other 2 Qs.

[Khare]

There's a guide for this in the mk2 maintenance section. Followed it myself and it was surprisingly easy.

1. I used trim fix spray glue bought from ebay. It has to have a high temp resistance to stop it sagging on hot days.

2. You'll have to clean the surface before re-applying. I sanded down the headlining board myself to get rid of the old foam and glue.

Can't help you with the other 2 Qs.

Nice one mate, found the guide, looks easy to do. Will get trim fix spray glue from ebay. I found this as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-FAUX-SUEDE-SUEDETTE-FABRIC-WIDTH-150cms-/400300591250?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item5d33c64892#ht_599wt_905

I'm going to email to get a price on 3m.

[Steve_B]

I'd consider going for something with a foam backing, will cut down on interior noise and would probably be easier to fit. That stuff looks like it would crease very easily.

[Khare]

It's alright, my gf works with textiles so she's good with fabric.