C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

Headliner Problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:54 PM
  #1  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default Headliner Problem

My NEW headliner is developing some bubbles in a few locations.
Is it possible to inject with a syringe some sort of Glue and use a small roller to keep it from completely falling apart.


jack
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:10 PM
  #2  
LB66383's Avatar
LB66383
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,946
Likes: 28
From: Long Beach CA
Default

Why not complain to the supplier?
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:12 PM
  #3  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by LB66383
Why not complain to the supplier?
I should have said, It's installed already and its been in for almost 3 years...It's new to me
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:35 PM
  #4  
LB66383's Avatar
LB66383
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,946
Likes: 28
From: Long Beach CA
Default

Oh. You might be able to inject some glue with a small needle and have it work. If it's a black headliner, the holes probably won't show. Any other color will probably not look so good. I'd be tempted to take the headliner out of the car, remove the vinyl, and reglue it completely.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:54 PM
  #5  
Pilot Dan's Avatar
Pilot Dan
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,215
Likes: 447
From: NJ Hockey beer league
Default

That should not be happening after only 3 years. My 64 still has it's original 47 year old headliner and it still looks perfect after 1 repaint. I would talk to the supplier about that. Maybe some production issues with the glue they used. Pilot Dan
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:00 PM
  #6  
1snake's Avatar
1snake
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,000
Likes: 659
From: Puget Sound
Default

Are 66's different than 65's? My original has no vinyl on it anywhere. Here's a recent thread about them - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...questions.html

Jim

Last edited by 1snake; Feb 10, 2011 at 08:03 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:13 PM
  #7  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by 1snake
Are 66's different than 65's? My original has no vinyl on it anywhere. Here's a recent thread about them - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...questions.html

Jim
My Original liner was Vinyl so i put it back in Vinyl.
I've owned the car since '74
Re-read the link...The backing is the same as my Dec built car.
jack

Last edited by 66jack; Feb 10, 2011 at 08:27 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:16 PM
  #8  
1snake's Avatar
1snake
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,000
Likes: 659
From: Puget Sound
Default

Verts. must be different than coupes.

Jim
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:33 PM
  #9  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by 1snake
Verts. must be different than coupes.

Jim
You probably know this but they changed the style of headliner at sometime during production to a Painted Hardboard type.
I think for Coupe's and Convertibles.


jack
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:02 PM
  #10  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by 66jack
My NEW headliner is developing some bubbles in a few locations.
Is it possible to inject with a syringe some sort of Glue and use a small roller to keep it from completely falling apart.


jack
Can anyone Help with some ideas that might work?
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:43 PM
  #11  
Kensmith's Avatar
Kensmith
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,631
Likes: 11
From: Rocklin California
Default

Take it to an upholstery shop and see what they say. The advice and inspection are free!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:51 PM
  #12  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by Kensmith
Take it to an upholstery shop and see what they say. The advice and inspection are free!
I could do that, but i'm just being lazy and don't want to put it on and drive there.

But i guess i'll bite the bullet and do that.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:47 PM
  #13  
JohnZ's Avatar
JohnZ
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 38,897
Likes: 1,926
From: Washington Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by 66jack
I could do that, but i'm just being lazy and don't want to put it on and drive there.

But i guess i'll bite the bullet and do that.
Did you use an adhesive when you installed it? If so, it might have reacted with the backing and caused the bubbles; the original headliner didn't use any adhesive at all - only the front, side, and halo moldings held it up in place.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:14 PM
  #14  
66jack's Avatar
66jack
Thread Starter
Team Owner
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 37,671
Likes: 1,116
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by JohnZ
Did you use an adhesive when you installed it? If so, it might have reacted with the backing and caused the bubbles; the original headliner didn't use any adhesive at all - only the front, side, and halo moldings held it up in place.
No, I did not glue it to the roof.

The bubbles developed on the front side.

jack
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Headliner Problem





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:58 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE