1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
#1
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1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
What's the easiest way to remove the headliner and replace it without damaging the retainer clips on the molding strips???
#2
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
I wouldn't worry about the easy to find clips. I would worry about the headliner crumbling/cracking/breaking into bits.
They are quite fragile! Unless your talkin' about a newer plastic mousefur covered replacements?
They are quite fragile! Unless your talkin' about a newer plastic mousefur covered replacements?
#3
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
I was thinking about removing the cloth and just painting the board black. You said the board is fragile so I will probably have to replace it.
#4
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
But what would u replace it with?
NOS replacement boards or good used are scarce not to mention shipping charges.
Lots of homemade repair posts here so a search is in order so u know what your in for!
NOS replacement boards or good used are scarce not to mention shipping charges.
Lots of homemade repair posts here so a search is in order so u know what your in for!
#5
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
I've seen a few replacement headliners on ebay and at rock auto. if I can salvage the board I'll just paint it. I parked the car in the sun at a car show and the damn 33 year old glue let go, so now I have a large subwoofer magnet holding up the cloth. LOL Classic Industries.com has uncovered headliners 1982-92 for $150.00 P/N AFH19 I could also use plexy glass or lexan which would be much less $$$.
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#6
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
Yea you can get a repop bare headliner "board" of for a few bucks more a plastic mousefur covered one.
You prob. could sell it and make back a few bucks. Shipping will be a issue tho.
I'm suprised the "purists" ain't commented yet and rag about the replacement units!
Can't you just get under the sagging fabric and use adhesive and reglue it ?
I just had to do that to a Cadillac I bought in Fla. and brought it back to NY.
(My new winter rat while the Z sleeps)
Started at the center and worked my way out each side.
You prob. could sell it and make back a few bucks. Shipping will be a issue tho.
I'm suprised the "purists" ain't commented yet and rag about the replacement units!
Can't you just get under the sagging fabric and use adhesive and reglue it ?
I just had to do that to a Cadillac I bought in Fla. and brought it back to NY.
(My new winter rat while the Z sleeps)
Started at the center and worked my way out each side.
#7
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
I sprayed it with headliner glue and rolled it with a small paint roller, but it didn't hold. The prices they are charging for a replacement are astronomical!!! $190 The FED say's there's no inflation???? Obviously they never had to purchase auto parts...
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
WTF is Kydex???? I could also use plexy glass or lexan which would be much less $$$.
#11
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Your right the old headliner just disintegrates when you touch it. Anyone planning on removing one should put on a dust mask and eye protection first. You will end up with pieces and dust all inside the vehicle from the removal process. Old Headliners SUCK!!!!
#12
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Re: 1985 Camaro Headliner Removal/Installation
Cries of "BAN HIM" from the OE purists for posting something negative about OE headliner repairs!
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