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Headliner work

Old Oct 30, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Headliner work

Picked up a headliner board while on lunch today from a wrecker. Cost me 10 bucks and was in one piece with all of the factory backing if you want to call it that. Was a little rough so I did some resin work on a few spots tonight. Still have some additional spots to work on but figured I would throw up what I've done so far. Will be covering in beechwood as that was the factory headliner color.


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Let me know if anybody has any suggestions other than what I'm doing.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Headliner work

Some have resined the entire piece. Some just the top, some just the liner side.
3 things to keep in mind --

1) Resin // fiberglass makes sharp @$$ edges use care so you dont cut yourself.
2) Use care if you resin // 'glass the liner side -- you will need to sand some, & add bondo
to make an even surface to put the liner onto.
Dips & bumps may show if deep enough.
3) If its going to be a few days before install, put it in a safe place!!
I had 2 t-top boards get broke because someone tossed them from a table to the ground.

There are a few threads of resin & 'glass. IDK how to link from my phone, sorry.
Maybe someone will give you more detail & tips.

Wish I could find a savable t-top board for $10!! Lol!!
Good luck...
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Headliner work

Thanks t top. In regards the headliner boards t tops are a dime a dozen here at wreckers. It's very hard to find a hardtop one that doesn't have the back seat belt areas completely broken.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Headliner work

Just a thought --
Maybe put resin on both sides of any repair work? Weak areas?
Thats about my limit -- my 2 got broke beyond repair so take it with a grain of salt. ;-)
Dont let my experience scare you. There are plenty of great outcomes!!

Maybe search --

resin
Or
headliner repair

to find the threads with the completed install. They look great & will last many years to come
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