how does one fix a head liner?
seems like the fabric is seperating from the backer?

 

Headliner is foam backed - the foam deteriorates over time - no way to 'fix' it.

You have to remove the headliner piece (very carefully cause it's easily broken), strip all the material off the headliner backing, remove all the dead foam (just rub it with hands and vacuum), then glue new fabric of your choice to the headliner - use headliner spray glue available most any parts store.

 

I rebuilt my own headliner for about $30. Not as good as a professional shop, but definitely an upgrade, I used o have fiber glass falling in to my eyes when I went over speed bumps lol

I went to home depot and bought some foam backing board($7)
and cut it to match the headliner.
I then wrapped it in fabric from Joanna's (3 yards $15, had enough left over to wrap the sail panels too) make sure to use 3M Super 77 glue ($6)

Installed it, the foam board compresses very easily and is stiff so it looks pretty good.

 

Stapler it if you are looking for a bandaid fit. Otherwise do a seach ... I lost count of all the replies I posted on this subject. Once a Headliner starts to fall it like rain in Georgia, it keeps falling.

 

this is how I fixed mine
http://www.stockinteriors.com/Headli...d=5&ModelId=71

 

Exactly...theres no fixing the foam seperating from the fabric. As long as the cardboard (yes its just stiff cardboard) underneath the fabric is intact, its an easy job. Just remove all the foam left over bits, and glue new headliner material on. You can get the foam backed material from most auto parts stores. Just cut a small patch off the headliner and take with you to match the color.

Lay the fabric over the cardboard and cut it leaving about an inch of overhang all around. Fold half the fabric back and spray the glue on the fabric and cardboard. Let the glue tack for about 10-15 minutes before folding the fabric back over the cardboard. Work from the center our and smooth the fabric into all the curves and fold the excess over the back side. Repeat for other half.

 

I'm gonna fix mine with an overhead console

Mine's only sagging in the center, and being a t-top car there's not much else to see if an overhead console is installed.

 

how did the backing board handle to shaping it? my headliner is covered in duct tape haha, because it came out in like, 10 pieces. not really much i could do past that point. is your headliner for a hardtop car?

 

@scootermunch It took to shaping surprisingly well, not as flexible as the original backing but its very easy to work with. I used the headliner for my T-top car, it had C&C tops so buying one of those ABS ones wasn't really an option (didnt want to have to cut a $200 headliner and risk screwing it up). I've had the headliner in my car for about a year now without any trouble at all

 

I wish you guys that did your head liners yourselves, would post pics.
I did mine but didn't turn out that great. I watched about 10 youtube video's first.
Went and got the stuff and did exactly what i watched. Not as easy as they make it look. Luckily I have another head liner to try again. I just don't like the idea of taking all the plastic pieces out, don't want to brake the door trim clips when I take the liner off. And mine are in mint condition. But I will have to do it soon.