braveops Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 my parts car has a mint headliner that i would like to use in my yellow car as the window piller parts are not yery nice shape and i would like to replace them. where to start for removal? also i still have all glass in both cars Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Aren't they tucked behind the window seals on the cars? Carefully would be the answer... Somewhere is an old thread about headliner removal and replacement. searching.,..... Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 You need the windows out to replace one so probably best to remove them to take it out in one piece. I'd be scared.. May be easier to cut the roof off and swap em lol Quote Link to comment
braveops Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 You need the windows out to replace one so probably best to remove them to take it out in one piece. I'd be scared.. May be easier to cut the roof off and swap em lol lol i dont want to screw it up Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Use lots of lube and take your time. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Remove front and rear windshield. I have done my windshield twice, it only gets easier. Pull off welting around the door openings. Take off any interior trim pieces that are attached through the headliner. Gently pull the headliner down on the edges where it is glued. Pillars should all be different pieces. You have headliner bows, dont willy nilly take them out. As you take them out, number them, and note which of the 3 holes was used. Finally reverse the procedure. Rubber cement is a good choice. And binder clips to hold it to the edges... I have more binderclips then you will ever need for this. When you put it in. Start going around and clipping it in. After you are happy with the fit. as in no wrinkles, glue one section in again, making sure to keep wrinkles out. I gave my car 24hours for the glue to dry. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh you have a 2dr... I have no idea about those windows. Never really looked into that... They also sell new kits on ebay. Super nice quality. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh you have a 2dr... I have no idea about those windows. Never really looked into that... They also sell new kits on ebay. Super nice quality. Are you the one that had the headliner thread? I remember like 300 binder clips being used. Quote Link to comment
braveops Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Remove front and rear windshield. I have done my windshield twice, it only gets easier. Pull off welting around the door openings. Take off any interior trim pieces that are attached through the headliner. Gently pull the headliner down on the edges where it is glued. Pillars should all be different pieces. You have headliner bows, dont willy nilly take them out. As you take them out, number them, and note which of the 3 holes was used. Finally reverse the procedure. Rubber cement is a good choice. And binder clips to hold it to the edges... I have more binderclips then you will ever need for this. When you put it in. Start going around and clipping it in. After you are happy with the fit. as in no wrinkles, glue one section in again, making sure to keep wrinkles out. I gave my car 24hours for the glue to dry. cool thanks now i have to figure how to get my windows out that chrome trim looks tricky Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just Laecoan said! The NEW (on eBay) 2dr vs 4dr headliner is the same, it's just "tucked" differently around the B-pillars & side windows. If you have a 2dr car, and a 4dr parts car, you will have trouble at the B-pillar, cuz the pillars are located differently, and they will be trimmed & cut-to-fit differently between the two. If you are gonna go thru all the trouble (removing the front & rear glass & all the side trim), just buy the NEW headliner on eBay ($125??), and save yourself the hassle of trying to make a USED one work for you. Just my 2cents! 1 Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Just Laecoan said! The NEW (on eBay) 2dr vs 4dr headliner is the same, it's just "tucked" differently around the B-pillars & side windows. If you have a 2dr car, and a 4dr parts car, you will have trouble at the B-pillar, cuz the pillars are located differently, and they will be trimmed & cut-to-fit differently between the two. If you are gonna go thru all the trouble (removing the front & rear glass & all the side trim), just buy the NEW headliner on eBay ($125??), and save yourself the hassle of trying to make a USED one work for you. Just my 2cents! Buying a new one will greatly reduce the risk of destroying the original one trying to remove it from the other car. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yup, the original material gets "brittle" around the edges from age, and likely from the old glue too. When you try to peel it away from the edge of the metal lip, it will often tear & crack. Quote Link to comment
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