2002 Headliner Sagging
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2002 Headliner Sagging
i have a 2002 painted targa top and the entire headliner is sagging. I found a headliner for the clear top that is used to.block the sun but listed as rigid not a screen. Had anyone tried this?
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Most of us either has or had a sagging headliner. Try to cut the sides and the back and re glue the material back on the backing. I used 3M adhesive.
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I ripped the headliner and foam/insulation out on my old coupes painted top. The finish underneath is fine, flat/matte black. Took a little goof off spray and some elbow grease to remove left over adhesive.
I was happy with the look after it was done.
I tried to re-glue, with little success as the foam was completely shot ( crumbling away), I even tried to put new material over the foam, no spray adhesive would work well enough....so off it all came!!!
I was happy with the look after it was done.
I tried to re-glue, with little success as the foam was completely shot ( crumbling away), I even tried to put new material over the foam, no spray adhesive would work well enough....so off it all came!!!
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
I ripped the headliner and foam/insulation out on my old coupes painted top. The finish underneath is fine, flat/matte black. Took a little goof off spray and some elbow grease to remove left over adhesive.
I was happy with the look after it was done.
I tried to re-glue, with little success as the foam was completely shot ( crumbling away), I even tried to put new material over the foam, no spray adhesive would work well enough....so off it all came!!!
I was happy with the look after it was done.
I tried to re-glue, with little success as the foam was completely shot ( crumbling away), I even tried to put new material over the foam, no spray adhesive would work well enough....so off it all came!!!
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Had the same issue with my ‘02. Upholstery shop replaced the foam and headliner for $70, still looks great 6 years later.
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Never have tried using one of those clear top sunblocker panels, but here is a file with some suggestions on how to fix the sagging headliner.
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