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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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I have a 1994 cherokee sport. The headliner was falling down like most of them do. I tore the headliner out, and now there is a foam layer showing. Instead of replacing the headliner, I was wondering if anyone has spray painted over the foam. I don't know what kind of paint would be needed to stick to the foam.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by infamilyjeep
I have a 1994 cherokee sport. The headliner was falling down like most of them do. I tore the headliner out, and now there is a foam layer showing. Instead of replacing the headliner, I was wondering if anyone has spray painted over the foam. I don't know what kind of paint would be needed to stick to the foam.
It might just be a better idea to remove the foam and prep the metal itself, then paint it. I wouldn't paint the foam personally.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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look in my build thread (link is in the signature) for what I did.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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get some spray glue and the fabric of your choice. paint would look.. bad.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2doors
get some spray glue and the fabric of your choice. paint would look.. bad.
X2, might look tacky. But it is up to you.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 04:03 AM
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The glue needs to be for (HEADLINERS) , can be found at napa for about $12.00 or so, dont cheap out on spray glue or you will end up redoing it on the first hot day! , or just go without a headliner.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...erior_trim/Per
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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A total of $50 for me to replace mine with matching original looking fabric and glue. (Did headliner and overhead console.) Purchased off the Internet. Very happy with it.
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