Posted By: 340727dart
Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/13/08 05:13 PM
I'm getting ready to put a new headliner in my '71 Dart. The Legendary web site says it is best to leave the job to trained professionals.
Is it really that tough?
Has anybody done their own? Do you have any tips for doing the job correctly?
Posted By: Paul_B
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/13/08 07:16 PM
Do it yourself! For the prices I was quoted, I caould screw up a couple of new headliners for the install price. My 1st attempt came out great.
Couple of tips:
Let the headliner sit out unfolded for a couple of days to allow the wrinkles to subside.
A hairdrier will help with wrinkles as you install
take your time and use lots of sping clips to help hold it in place.
Posted By: cudarex
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/13/08 08:43 PM
Goggle "How to install a headliner" and you'll get lots of good info. Here is one:
http://www.upholster.com/auto/headliners-installation.html
Posted By: 340727dart
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/13/08 10:06 PM
Thanks guys.
I appreciate all the tips.
I'll be ordering the headliner tomorrow.
Posted By: old340dog
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/14/08 09:19 AM
I bought one of Dante's ABS headliners. It was a breeze to put in. Got one with the color to match my interior. His are for regular A bodies and sunroof cars. either way they were a easy install.
Very nice instructions. I did mine after reading Restorick's instructions. He's on the board, but you can also google restorick. Very satisfied with how it turned out. Wear a respirator when taking out the old one, it can be very dusty.
Posted By: 71rm23
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/14/08 02:37 PM
Check out Resto Rick's home page. He has his tips to install a headliner as well. Giving it a try. Then if you give up, seek help.
Posted By: RestoRick
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/14/08 08:09 PM
The instructions cnxt posted are mine...
Rick
Posted By: GOLDMYN
Re: Any tips for headliner installation? - 07/14/08 10:15 PM
put some white medical tape on your fingers when you get ready to stretch it