ABS Headliner recover?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 88 GTA Notch/01'WS-6 VERT
Engine: 5.0 LB-9/5.7 LS-1
Transmission: 700R-4/4L60
Axle/Gears: borg warner 3.27's
ABS Headliner recover?
Hi, just wondering if anyone has ever recovered an ABS style headliner and did u need any special glue other then basic headliner glue?
#2
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
7 Posts
Car: 1986 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI L98 350
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: 10-Bolt Posi Disc 3.73s
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
Mine came pre covered in the stock material from Hawks. I'd assume a can of spray adhesive (headliner glue) would work with the material.
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Gonzales La.
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 89iroc/03dakota
Engine: 350&4.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 2:77 & 3:55
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
Had mine covered in tweed 3 years ago at a interior shop. Also had speaker covers done. No problems as of now.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: France
Posts: 588
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 5.0L HO (L69)
Transmission: B&W T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
You don't need "basic glue", you need high temperature contact cement. It's not very expensive and can be applied with a brush. It is very strong once dry.
#5
Senior Member
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
The foam backed headliner material sticks great to the abs plastic headliner with 3M super spray adhesive. I have some around here somewhere and might be able to post a pic, but it is available at local parts houses and hardware stores. Works good under cut-pile carpet too ;-)
#6
Senior Member
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
I must say though, the key to a long lasting installation is in the prep work. Make sure you scuff the plastic with some sand paper and then clean with rubbing alcohol thoroughly. Then the glue will stick and hold really well.
#7
Senior Member
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
Oh, and the trick of the trade is to have lacquer thinner on hand. Available everywhere. It cleans up any glue that goes where its not supposed to, including your tools, hands, etc. Our detail shop used it to clean gum, grease, etc out of seats and carpets. Works wonders on stains etc, and wont fade the material despite popular belief.
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: France
Posts: 588
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 5.0L HO (L69)
Transmission: B&W T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
The foam backed headliner material sticks great to the abs plastic headliner with 3M super spray adhesive. I have some around here somewhere and might be able to post a pic, but it is available at local parts houses and hardware stores. Works good under cut-pile carpet too ;-)
#9
Senior Member
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
Its been looking great in my Blazer for the last two years. I might be a little concerned about a t-top car though where it will get pelted by the wind though....hmmm Contact cement may be the way to go on a t-top...
#10
Senior Member
Re: ABS Headliner recover?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
formula00ra
Interior Parts Wanted
1
09-28-2015 11:50 AM