Headliner woes
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Headliner woes
My headliner finally gave out. It was hanging down and looked like crap. $180-$250 was the estimate I rec'd from an upholstery shop for new headliner install.
I figured I couldn't mess up too bad if I did it myself. So I removed the foam insert from the targa top. Removed old dried out fabric from insert and cleaned it up. Removed old glue from targa top.
Purchased 3M 90 spray adhesive for 12 bucks from Lowes. Six bucks worth of headliner material from Michael's. I followed instructions on the can on how to apply adhesive.
$18 and a couple of hours of my time and I have a great looking new headliner. Not bad.
I figured I couldn't mess up too bad if I did it myself. So I removed the foam insert from the targa top. Removed old dried out fabric from insert and cleaned it up. Removed old glue from targa top.
Purchased 3M 90 spray adhesive for 12 bucks from Lowes. Six bucks worth of headliner material from Michael's. I followed instructions on the can on how to apply adhesive.
$18 and a couple of hours of my time and I have a great looking new headliner. Not bad.
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Feels good to do a DIY project and at such a low cost.
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Did you pull the foam off the targa? I'm going to do mine but have been putting it off because I'm afraid I will screw up the foam when removing the old headliner. I was going to use black faux leather vinyl that matches the upholstery. Any suggestions or pointers? P.S. The model 23 is what I carry, an excellent pistol. Rod
Last edited by rodsvet; Dec 28, 2015 at 12:30 AM.
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Did you pull the foam off the targa? I'm going to do mine but have been putting it off because I'm afraid I will screw up the foam when removing the old headliner. I was going to use black faux leather vinyl that matches the upholstery. Any suggestions or pointers? P.S. The model 23 is what I carry, an excellent pistol. Rod
You may have an issue with the black vinyl due to its thickness. Check it out first before you glue anything down. You might have to trim down some of the outer edge of the foam to gain clearance for the vinyl. Let me know how it goes. Love the 23.
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Good job! I had tried several times to re-glue but it could be the Florida summer heat just would not allow it to stay. Finally had it done at a shop but it was only $75 if I recall including all new material and foam. That was 4 years ago or so and it still is doing fine. However, if you can successfully do it your self that is the way to go.