View Full Version : saggy roof lining
DeanoTS
12-06-2011, 05:37 PM
Just wondering is there an easy way to fix a saggy roof lining without removing it? and I don't mean using thumb tacks, LOL. Mitsubishi was slack by not fixing this problem.
Magna Sports 1999
12-06-2011, 05:49 PM
uh doubt it mate, piece of cake to remove, take it to an upolhster (cant spell) and get them to redo it, i paid 250 for it to be redone in black. looks tops! or you could do it yourself...
DeanoTS
12-06-2011, 06:13 PM
uh doubt it mate, piece of cake to remove, take it to an upolhster (cant spell) and get them to redo it, i paid 250 for it to be redone in black. looks tops! or you could do it yourself... ok cool, thanks for your reply, my car has a factory sunroof, does that cause problems when removing the roof lining? cheers
Magna Sports 1999
12-06-2011, 10:11 PM
erm, i cant see it being to much more drama, better off to ask someone who has a sunroof but cant see it being to hard.
RoGuE_StreaK
14-06-2011, 08:00 AM
I believe the saggy roof is caused by the underlay foam disintegrating, turning crumbly either purely through age or with the assistance of heat. By no means a Magna-specific issue. Once this foam turns crumbly, you've got two hopes of fixing it; Buckleys and none. If you tried injecting some glue for instance it would just be sticking to loose crumbly foam. Only way to fix is to completely strip it, strip off all of the crumbly shit (which can be nigh-on impossible), and glue it back. Either grab one from a wreckers that's in better condition and hope that it doesn't meet the same fate in a month's time, do it yourself, or get someone else to do it.
Or go the thumb-tack route.
Zahrim
14-06-2011, 08:04 AM
Mate, dont ever EVER let anyone near your roof liner if you're using thumb tacks to hold it up or it may come back like this:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251062_10150626782135646_779505645_18923540_510205 6_n.jpg
and to my understanding the hardest part is getting it out (you need to fold it in half to the point it looks like it should break) then take it through one of the doors. and for the love of god do your prepwork or it'll come out creasy and start to sag again.
If you do it yourself, you do net need to replace it with the foam backed fabric (expensive) - you can use very thin felt which looks just like the original...from Spotlight.
vvrr44
14-06-2011, 01:03 PM
i just did mine. i removed the hood lining and removed the material. i water blasted the old glue off the hood skin. and then water blasted the hood lining material separately. after it dried i used spray glue (glue that comes in an spray can from repco/supercheap) on the skin and stuck the hood lining material back on. looks pretty good but not as good as new material. usually aftermarket trimmers use a thicker material. cheapest guy i could find in brisbane was $125 and most trimmers charge $150-$180 drive in - drive out. takes about 20 minutes to get the hood lining out and its there are 3 clips at the back that might break when you pull it out so you sometimes have to install new clips.
if you cant be bothered then use a stapler to hold a sagging hood lining up it looks much better then thumb tacks as you cant see the staples
DeanoTS
14-06-2011, 07:55 PM
Thanks everyone for your advise on this matter, my roof lining is starting to come away, might last a few more months before it gets too bad, then I might remove it myself and take it to a auto trimmer to get it done right. cheers
Here is a link that will make it a lot easier for you:http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86499
DeanoTS
15-06-2011, 02:35 PM
Here is a link that will make it a lot easier for you:http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86499 cool thanks
UN1STRUT aka Thomas
21-06-2011, 06:41 PM
You can buy whats calles headliner glue from most auto stores. around $20 a can. Is an aerosol so its easy to apply.
I did mine and it worked quite well i just didnt use enough.
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