View Full Version : Where to source new roof lining?!
CPU Mitch
04-01-2012, 08:37 PM
Yep as title says, got a sagging roof/ceiling lining.
Looking for black one to go with the current interior upgrades im doing, preferably new and possibly one with a similar texture/feel/quality to that found in a 380. But unsure of where to source one.
Ive used the search bar here and never found any previous suggestions, and Ebay has jack "pre made" examples.
However there are some DIY Velour examples getting around Ebay, where it is supplied/purchased as a 2.6 lineal metre item. Anyone familiar with the DIY items themselves and/or the fitting process?
Mitch
spotlight and a can of sray glue is your friend. if you dont have a spotlight near you, any sewing/material shop will do
I followed the instructions in the following link - apologies to all who dislike Commodores but it is very informative.
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/47983-how-replace-headlining-very-detailed.html?daysprune=30
MadMax
05-01-2012, 09:23 AM
Lots of threads on this forum on how to DIY new head liner material in a Magna. Done a few myself on various cars, it's no big job. Pre-made ones in your favourite material don't exist for that reason.
You could always visit a car upholster type of shop and get a quote?
EDIT: Just looked at the Commo link above, the Magna procedure is exactly the same, EXCEPT I cleaned off all the old foam, and skipped replacing it. I used a thick material from Spotlight used as pinup board material. If you use liquid adhesive, apply the material while it is still wet, but don't use so much that it seeps through the material in spots. Clean up with turps if it does. Let dry, fold over the edges, trim, glue them down and hold on with pegs while it dries. Cut the holes last of all, once the liner is back in place in the car.
CPU Mitch
05-01-2012, 02:17 PM
Bingo!! Didnt think of Spotlight at all....There are a few stores in Newcastle so will go for a gander there after work sometime.
@ MadMax - you dont find that there is any extra noise intrusion without the foam?! From observing how thin the foam is I wouldnt believe that this would be the case.
Thanks for the replies, +1 to all
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