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[Maxmini]

I have just done my headlining and to say it is easy would be a lie. The best advice I can give is to take your time and try not to rush. I had a custom headlining made that covered the A, B and C pillars so it was more involved but worth it. The glue I used was Bodyline High Temp Trim Tack which is what you need as the roof gets hot in the summer and the glue stays supple. The best tool to hold the headlining to the window apertures is some old window seal cut into 6" lengths which bend to the shape of the window. Start with fitting the rods which are colour coded and copy the old headlining as you need to cut the loops to length to suit the rods. Fit into roof then straighten seams, then fix the front then pull tight the rear and hold in place with the old seal pieces, then pull each side and work your way around the car. When you are happy with the fit put a small brushfull of glue on the headlining and window aperture. Wait until the glue is dry and pull and hold with the 6"old seals. Trim with a sharp blade when it has had time to dry. Believe it or not this is a cut down version, I had to leave a few details out. This is a picture of when I first installed it, I will try and find a picture of the finished article.

I will get a finished photo up on sunday as I only had this one on the camera.


Here we go job done.

Edited by Maxmini, 03 December 2006 - 09:38 PM.

[Guess-Works.com]

Notice the other obvious thing in the picture above.... There;s nothing in the car... strongly advise moving everything, especiall gerstick and steering column... one wrong move and you're singing seprano..

[minimad998]

Notice the other obvious thing in the picture above.... There;s nothing in the car... strongly advise moving everything, especiall gerstick and steering column... one wrong move and you're singing seprano..

lol

[Senile Old Git]

THANKS for all your comments and assistance on this one, (especially Maxmini) but the double sided tape idea worked a real treat for me. A little spray glue here and there and double sided tape placed on the outer window lips allowed me to tension up the new headlining without ripples

I personally would leave the Evo Stick out of it, I must concour