Welcome to Auto Repair Guide
Car Repair Manual Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Repairing or Replacing Your Automotive Headliner
from: Todd Speary
src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">
As far as automotive interiors, there is nothing more annoying or potentially dangerous than a sagging or separating automotive headliner. If you are not having this problem in your car, you have probably seen a car drive by with the headliner falling down into the back seat. If this problem is not repaired, eventually it could become a safety hazard by falling into the driver's field of vision.
What can be done?
There have been some temporary solutions offered in the past, such as those "twist in pins", but they are at best a temporary solution and will actually damage the headliner board, and cause more problems when it comes time for a more permanent fix.
The best solution is to completely replace the fabric of your headliner. You could have that done professionally, although that would be a rather expensive solution. A much more affordable solution would be a "do-it-yourself kit" that make this project something that anyone can do.
At stockinteriors.com we also offer a complete replacement for the entire board, which comes pre-covered with the fabric color of your choice. This option is only avaialble for a very small selection of vehicles.
What is a "Headliner"?
Most cars after the mid 70's have what is called a fabric covered headliner board. This board is usually made from a pressed material, much like cardboard. That headliner board is then covered with a foam backed headliner fabric, which is glued directly to the board. In most cases, the sagging or separation occurs when the fabric separates from the foam.
What should I buy?
When looking for a do-it-yourself kit, look for several things. First of all, make sure you are buying a quality material. Most fabric comes with either 1/8 inch thick foam, or 1/4 inch thick foam. It is usually best to go with the 1/4 inch thick foam.
Make sure that wherever you buy, you can get the exact color that you want
About The Author
Todd Speary
Stock Interiors sells top quality custom molded automotive carpet to the aftermarket indistry.
View their website at: http://www.stockinteriors.com.
Car Repair Manual News
Manny, Moe & Jack Help Drivers Beat High Summer Gas Prices by Focusing on ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Manny, Moe & Jack Help Drivers Beat High Summer Gas Prices by Focusing on ... MarketWatch (press release) Whether in day-to-day driving or embarking on the family road trip, make sure your car, truck or RV is only carrying what it needs to. Heavy, fully loaded vehicles get worse gas mileage because they have to work harder to accelerate. |
iFixit Introduces Dozuki, Actually Makes Product Manuals Interesting and Exciting - Popular Science
iFixit Introduces Dozuki, Actually Makes Product Manuals Interesting and Exciting Popular Science Companies can use Dozuki for a monthly fee, giving them the ability to create legitimately usable, useful, and (startlingly, for a product manual) very pretty guides. The company gets a specific template for repair guides, making it easy to pop in ... |
Steps to help get 200K miles out of your car - McPherson Sentinel
Steps to help get 200K miles out of your car McPherson Sentinel Keeping your vehicle's fluids new and clean is priority No. 1 when it comes to making sure your car hangs around for a long while. - Follow your vehicle owner's manual for your recommended service intervals. - Check your tires. |
New Kia Cee'd On Sale In The UK - Autochannel (press release)
 Autochannel (press release) | New Kia Cee'd On Sale In The UK Autochannel (press release) LONDON – May 21, 2012: The all-new second generation Kia cee'd goes on sale in the UK on 1 June bringing enhanced quality, refinement and efficiency to the family car market. Designed, engineered and built in Europe Kia's replacement for the car that ... |
DIY: Diagnostics - CBS42
DIY: Diagnostics CBS42 DIY Mechanic Kenny Wong is pretty handy when it comes to his cars. "The occasional problem here and there causes us to find ways to fix it on our own and not take it to the shop because of the cost of car repairs." But when his engine light comes on, ... |
Wheelspin: That little green suitcase - Kansas.com
 Kansas.com | Wheelspin: That little green suitcase Kansas.com We opened it and there, neatly stacked inside, were old car repair manuals, vintage magazine ads and dealership brochures for several makes and models of cars, including a 1941 Buick. He had a '41 Buick convertible he wanted to restore, but never got ... |
Time to sell your old car or truck? Here?s how to tell - Newsday
 Newsday | Time to sell your old car or truck? Here?s how to tell Newsday Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. If you don't have the manual, any reputable shop can check the schedule for your car and tell you exactly what you'll need to do and how much those repairs will cost. |