scottie

I've been at this for two days now. I've put my headliner on three times with two different types of adhesive. Second time I got the 3m super trim adhesive, sprayed the headliner and fabric let them dry for a few minutes and its sagging this morning.

Whos actually had theirs stay and what did you do to get it that way? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Boosted_Cobalt09

3m makes some stuff i hear is ok. i would call up an upholestry shop and ask.

asherby85

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They actually have 3M headliner spray adhesive. Used it on mine.

You shouldn't let it dry for a couple minutes. When I did mine I sprayed both sides, let it try for less than a minute and then laid the headliner material down. Just long enough for it to get a little tacky.

scottie

asherby- where'd you get a hold of that?
I really don't want to tear everything apart but I might end up trying it again. The 3m stuff I have now seems to work well, I guess I let it try too long. I was afraid it would seep through the fabric.

Boosted_Cobalt09

usually autobody supply stores will carry it.

TommyP

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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=3m+headliner+adhesive

EcoTecDriver

3m Super trim 44,buy that one only, its at auto stores. Its nice and think and bonds well.Just remember to let it have its tack up time(read the can).Its what I used for my pillars



http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._T|GRP2034____

scottie

I used supertrim the third time around. It was a lot better than the first kind I used (also 3m) but it is still sagging. I read the instructions, let it sit for a few minutes (I guess too long) and its just not holding in some places.

EcoTecDriver

did you spray the headliner AND the fabric?

scottie

The third time yes. I sprayed the headliner and the fabric. I used almost the whole can on the headliner, so I don't know how much more I can use. The only thing I can think of is that I let it dry too long. OR that when I am trying to get wrinkles out its making it less sticky. I find it hard to do without letting it touch and having to pull it back up off the headliner. Maybe I'll spray it in rows or something? Do a little at a time.

scottie

Anyone fill in the voids for sunvisors and what not before installing headliner? I was thinking about filling those in, and possibly some in the rear of the headliner. I'm just not sure what I could use for that.

asherby85

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Sorry scottie, I kept getting database errors when trying to see if you there were any replies to threads I'd posted in yesterday so I just gave up. I actually bought it at The Home Depot. I'm sure Lowes has the same sort of selection.

scottie

thanks, I might stick with the super adhesive. It seems pretty strong, I'll just let it not dry so much next time around.

Cefaln452

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use the **** they use... i cant remember what the name is, but it comes in a baby blue 5 gallon bucket.... i have it at my shop

scottie

5 gallon bucket? For some reason I just see most of that going to waste.

Cefaln452

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im not saying go out and buy a 5 gallon bucket... buy what you need.

scottie

Yeah, I might check an autoshop out, see what the say. Or if they have something I can buy for it.