The grey fabric on my t-tops has developed some pretty big rips in it, and the yellow "foam" is showing through. Seems like it is just a simple matter of ripping the remains of the fabric off and gluing new stuff on?

Where would I find this fabric, is it something special? Am I on the right track here?

Thanks

 

If its like the fabric covers on my 91 T-tops, it is sewn around the edges using a heavy piece of farbic edging. The best way to replace the fabric and keep it from peeling on the edges is to take the stiches out and remove the piece of edging fabric, glue your new stuff on, then sew the edging fabric back around the outer edges. You will need a pretty heavy sewing machine to do this since it will need to punch through the backing board.

 

I think he's referring to the headliner itself, and not the t-top shades.

If the headliner, you need to remove the A-pillars, B-pillars, and the rear headliner cross piece. Then the headliner can very very carefully be removed. It's made from a really flimsy material, and it'll break with alomost no pressure at all - so be very careful while removing the pillars - I highly recommend an extra set of hands to assist in holding and removing the headliner piece. Might as well plan on ordering a set of the A-pillar clips at the dealer - they are $20, but it's about the only place you can get them - they usually break during removal.

Then scrape as much of the old yellow foam off the board as possible - the more left on there, the less likely the new will stick.

You can get headliner material at almost any auto parts store, or you can use any fabric of your liking with or without foam. I've done 2, and each time I simply used fabric and Super 77 adhesive spray. Just work slowly, one edge to the next, stretching the fabric as it's laid in the glue, so that there are no wrinkles. I also use duct tape on the back to ensure the edges of the fabric don't peel back up. Let dry, and reinstall. I always get enough of the same material to cover the sail panels and the visors as well, so it all matches.

 

Oooh, this sounds like what I need. I think I just broke those clips today trying to reshape them so they would catch...didn't work. This is a great post...will hopefully be very helpful to me as I'd like to follow your instructions. The yellow foam is so old, it seems to turn to toxic dust when touched...YIKES!

 

I just took mine off as well.... i have a 92 camaro rs with ttops and it was so old that when it came off the middle split in half.... i wonder if i should try fixing it or buying a new one

 

i wanna do this but kinda scared lol