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[MikeRotherham]

What do you experts recommend for sealing the headlining to the body?

 

Specifically, when wrapping the headlining and sealing it along the top of the front windscreen aperture prior to fitting the windscreen rubber seal.

 

The stuff that was used originally allows the vinyl to be peeled back without damaging it and the adhesive is fairly easy to remove by rubbing it

i.e not permanent.

 

Evo stick spray adhesive?

 

Mike.

[NZMini1275]

I have just done mine.
After searching the forum I decided to go with the double sided tape.
Used a 3m product nice and thin and sticks well. Also can be repositioned
Best thing is no mess and cant stain through

[Ocado Man]

Hi, I used this adhesive. It was very forgiving if you misplaced the headliner in that it would peel off the next day but still had great adhesive strength. You could certainly get a 'bit high' if done in a confined space!!!

Best used in conjunction with the rubber seal from front / rear windscreens that you are about to replace. Cut them into small lengths & they will hold the headliner in place.

 

http://www.woolies-t...t-adhesive.aspx

[DomCr250]

Used this from Screwfix ...

 

http://www.screwfix....eige-1ltr/34758

[Stu.]

Contact adhesive in small tubes with small nozzles were best for me. Neede about 3 tubes. Not messy, grabs like it should and you can easilly re-do it without issue if you need to re-stretch it / adjust.

[Alice Dooper]

I have just done mine.After searching the forum I decided to go with the double sided tape.Used a 3m product nice and thin and sticks well. Also can be repositionedBest thing is no mess and cant stain through

Second that.

I did a first time tackle of fitting a headliner. The tape is clean and easy to use. It doesn't half stick. I've had the windscreen out and in since and it still stayed in place!!

I didn't peel all the backing tape off until I had the liner just right. I was working at in a professional Bodyshop, they had been very resistant to try to fit the headliner and thought the double sided tape was excellent.

[MikeRotherham]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Looks like it will be the double sided tape.

[16vmini]

 

I have just done mine.After searching the forum I decided to go with the double sided tape.Used a 3m product nice and thin and sticks well. Also can be repositionedBest thing is no mess and cant stain through

Second that.

I did a first time tackle of fitting a headliner. The tape is clean and easy to use. It doesn't half stick. I've had the windscreen out and in since and it still stayed in place!!

I didn't peel all the backing tape off until I had the liner just right. I was working at in a professional Bodyshop, they had been very resistant to try to fit the headliner and thought the double sided tape was excellent.

 

 

you guys got a link to the tape ? just in case there are different types

got a headliner to do soon ...

 

assume you guys got the window rubber/windows in pretty soon after

[Alice Dooper]

I have just done mine.After searching the forum I decided to go with the double sided tape.Used a 3m product nice and thin and sticks well. Also can be repositionedBest thing is no mess and cant stain through

Second that.
I did a first time tackle of fitting a headliner. The tape is clean and easy to use. It doesn't half stick. I've had the windscreen out and in since and it still stayed in place!!
I didn't peel all the backing tape off until I had the liner just right. I was working at in a professional Bodyshop, they had been very resistant to try to fit the headliner and thought the double sided tape was excellent.

 
you guys got a link to the tape ? just in case there are different types
got a headliner to do soon ...
 
assume you guys got the window rubber/windows in pretty soon after

I used -

https://www.amazon.c...uble sided tape

There's a few similar products out there. The one I bought was around 5mm wide. We were able to put the windows in straight away.

[16vmini]

cheers will consider trying this ...

[orac69]

Double sided carpet grip tape everytime.  No mess, can work in sections, easy to reposition, easy to remove, just remove the backing from a small section at a time, pull tight, repeat.  Easy to get nice and tight.  I use "DIY Doctor Double Sided Premium Grip Tape".   1 roll of I think 25M is plenty.

 

Another recommendation I would make, and have never seen, is to get yourself a brand new, ultra sharp set of really pointy scissors AND I would also recommend a set of small scissors with the curved blades so you can get round the corners easily.

 

Cutting this tape can be a bit of a chore - the trick is to snip it with the scissors really fast in 1 quick movement.   Also if tape residue does get stuck to the blades, use some panel wipe, thinners, or nail varnish remover to clean the scissor blades. 

[miniGTS]

Using the double sided tape, did you do it with or without foldback/binder clips?

I'm not getting an answer from my upholsterer about his availability so I'm thinking to attempt it myself.

It seems easy enough to do, just needs a bit of patience to get it neat.

[miniGTS]

Double sided carpet grip tape everytime. No mess, can work in sections, easy to reposition, easy to remove, just remove the backing from a small section at a time, pull tight, repeat. Easy to get nice and tight. I use "DIY Doctor Double Sided Premium Grip Tape". 1 roll of I think 25M is plenty.

Another recommendation I would make, and have never seen, is to get yourself a brand new, ultra sharp set of really pointy scissors AND I would also recommend a set of small scissors with the curved blades so you can get round the corners easily.

Cutting this tape can be a bit of a chore - the trick is to snip it with the scissors really fast in 1 quick movement. Also if tape residue does get stuck to the blades, use some panel wipe, thinners, or nail varnish remover to clean the scissor blades.

What width tape do you use? The ones locally available range from 12mm, 18mm 25mm wide. Do you stick in inside and outside or only on the outside?

[coopertaz]

done couple of headliners now used evostick impact adhesive both times, hold onto window lips front and rear with spring clips from screwfix, leave for an hour then do sides. not a horror job like some will say if you take your time.

[Shooter63]

If you want an original authentic look you might want to use a bit too much glue so it shows and add the odd wrinkle or two.

 

Shooter