Headliner question
09-07-2016, 01:30 AM
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Year: 1993
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FWIW, here are some gratuitous headliner pics from my beloved 1995 BMW 540i 6 Speed Touring:
I did the headliner in tan microsuede. Note the yummy dual sunroof panels:
With all it's contours, this piece was difficult and didn't come out perfectly, however the imperfections are under the visors and not noticeable:
For the Cherokee I chose to go with some basic "standard issue" style headliner material. It was inexpensive and available locally. Also, regular headliner material is designed to conform more easily to the curves and contours of the headliner board; the microsuede headliner material is a little less forgiving and some other fabrics may be even more challenging to install "wrinkle-free".
Finally, IMO as important (or maybe even more important?) than fabric choice is the the actual recovering process. Really nice or factory looking material installed badly is no good, but on the other hand, crazy wild looking fabric installed really well can look super custom...
Recovering a headliner is not rocket science, just be patient, use a good process, keep your hands clean, and you will be amazed at how easy it is.
09-09-2016, 05:42 PM
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I personally think that this looks awesome (but would look even better if it was a tan interior, or if he went with a grey digi marpat)
There are tons of custom headliner fabrics for whatever style you want, even marpat;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/108-DESERT-M...NXYccb&vxp=mtr
There are tons of custom headliner fabrics for whatever style you want, even marpat;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/108-DESERT-M...NXYccb&vxp=mtr
09-09-2016, 05:45 PM
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Based on the photo you posted, you do have a headliner but the fabric has come off of it...
As for suggestions, this thread contains several options including recovering the headliner yourself, taking it somewhere, or even painting it like this guy did.
Also, there are many videos on youtube that can show you how the job is done. You may consider watching one (or more). This could help you decide which option is best for you.
As for suggestions, this thread contains several options including recovering the headliner yourself, taking it somewhere, or even painting it like this guy did.
Also, there are many videos on youtube that can show you how the job is done. You may consider watching one (or more). This could help you decide which option is best for you.
09-09-2016, 05:50 PM
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Alright Supershawn the solution is simple.
Go to a junkyard and remove a nasty old headliner from some beater Jeep. Go to the hardware store and get a can of Super 77. Go to any store that sells fabric and get enough heavy felt type fabric in any color you like.
Scrape the nasty bits off the old headliner, adhere new fabric, install in your machine.
Done and done.
Go to a junkyard and remove a nasty old headliner from some beater Jeep. Go to the hardware store and get a can of Super 77. Go to any store that sells fabric and get enough heavy felt type fabric in any color you like.
Scrape the nasty bits off the old headliner, adhere new fabric, install in your machine.
Done and done.
09-12-2016, 04:20 PM
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If you don't have any headliner currently - you will need to source a stock headliner so you can re-use the backboard.
And if you don't have any headliner, I would suggest putting some insulation (either go cheap and use fiberglass, or use something like Frost King duct wrap insulation from home depot, or Fat Mat Rattle Trap if you have money to burn) and use it as an insulating layer between the roof and the headliner material.
Should make a significant difference in heat rejection in the cabin.
And if you don't have any headliner, I would suggest putting some insulation (either go cheap and use fiberglass, or use something like Frost King duct wrap insulation from home depot, or Fat Mat Rattle Trap if you have money to burn) and use it as an insulating layer between the roof and the headliner material.
Should make a significant difference in heat rejection in the cabin.
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