I have some rust above the windshield next to the trim. I want to remove the headliner to see if it goes through. I was also thinking of modifying the headliner similar to the door panels of that modified camaro with the flames. I think some design in the roof would be neat.

 

I'm going to be doing the same thing to my headliner. I just finished my first door pannel and it looks killer and is fairly easy to do.

 

How did you do your door panel? Can you give some how to?

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86 T/A 305 4BBL NO AC,'83 center console (because I like the look), '83 L69 being rebuilt now, and new beige interior going in soon

 

I also need to do some research on this. I just wanted it out first. If you have any tips or just plain instructions, it would be great.

 

Well, there was a post in here with a tech article on how to redo a headliner, check it out. They reinforced the bottom of the headliner with a thin layer of fiberglass, I'm deffinately doing that.

For the fabric/3D design, if you want to use headliner material, just use contact cement to secure the foam cut-out design on the headliner, then talk to an upholstery shop and get some spray adhesive for healiners from them. Most of the stuff in parts stores are too weak. Spray the adhesive on the fabric and headliner, making sure to heavily spray the outline of the 3D design, then lay out the fabric pressing down and smoothing as you go. You'll need an extra set of hands for this.

If you plan on using the same/similar cloth as say your doorpannels (some without a foam backing like headliner fabric), you'll want to lay down a layer of 1/8" or 1/4" closed cell foam, then apply the design, then the fabric using the above procedure.

Closed cell foam is the key because it doesn't hold moisture. Either way you do it, you should use this for the 3D design, it cuts easy and holds it shape well.

Another good idea is to check with a local auto upholstery shop and see what products/precedures they'd recommend you use.
Good Luck.