Re: [DML] re:headlinings

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

You stated:
"I was told by the people who supplied the material that spray glue isn't
usually strong enough for headliners."

You were given inaccurate information. Spray adhesive's such as 3M General
Trim Adhesive are specifically formulated for attaching foam backed
materials to headliner backing cores. Foam backed materials are very
susceptible to glue "soak through". Properly applied spray allows
professional results with no soak through problems. This is the process that
was used by the factory.

DMC Joe
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel C Beatson" <nbeatson1@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 12:10 PM
Subject: [DML] re:headlinings


> When I got my D the headlinings were in a pretty bad state, torn and
> discoloured, so I decided to completely recover them myself.
>
> I found a classic car material supplier in the UK and they supplied me
> with material with a foam backing that is almost an exact match for the
> original material.
>
> I then removed the original material and used these as templates for
> cutting new pieces. Removing the original foam was a bit of a job as
> its difficult not to damage the 'card' backing. But with a lot of time
> and the use of a little white spirit and an old toothbrush I managed to
> remove it all.
>
> It was then simply a case of glueing the new material in place. I was
> told by the people who supplied the material that spray glue isn't
> usually strong enough for headliners but they supplied me with a tin of
> liquid glue that was suitable.
>
> The most difficult panels to cover, without wrinkling the material, are
> the two that go in the doors but with a bit of patience this isn't a
> problem.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Nigel
> vin 02677