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Old 11-11-2007, 02:54 AM
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before took a few hours, but it's worth it.




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Old 11-11-2007, 04:51 AM
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look sweeet, lvbitwiz.........nice color!!! hey i want to see a picture of your new custom gauge face all lit up!!! I read about it on the other site, but you never showed it.... How about it, dudeeeeee?? let's see....
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Old 11-11-2007, 05:04 AM
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Congrats, it looks great! What type of material did you use? I've been toying around with the idea of going with a black suede headliner. I'd love to go with a color but I've got red leather, might be too much.
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Old 11-11-2007, 05:07 AM
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I used microsuede (synthetic) it's alot more forgiving in the curves than real suede. It's glued with 3M #90 adhesive (which I might add is NOT forgiving) while I had it out I also went nuts on the roof with e-dead. It's damn quiet now. Course the real test will be in the rain (or a carwash)
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Old 11-11-2007, 12:39 PM
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looks good.
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Old 11-11-2007, 11:30 PM
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That's sweet. It contrasts well with the gray Oh-Sh*t handles. I think dying the overhead console was a great idea as well.

Also, thanks for the before pic. It confirms that a sub enclosure in the roof has something to attach to.
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Old 11-12-2007, 09:47 PM
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vaaarrryyyy nyyyccceee
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Old 11-13-2007, 12:51 AM
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how did you get the headliner out? any things to be cautious of???
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Old 11-15-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by whitebreadbox
how did you get the headliner out? any things to be cautious of???
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Old 11-16-2007, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lvbitwiz
I used microsuede (synthetic) it's alot more forgiving in the curves than real suede. It's glued with 3M #90 adhesive (which I might add is NOT forgiving) while I had it out I also went nuts on the roof with e-dead. It's damn quiet now. Course the real test will be in the rain (or a carwash)

Looks Great

The factory headliner seems to be some cloth like texture. Did you have to remove this or did you glue right onto the existing factory material?
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Old 11-16-2007, 03:19 PM
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lvbitwiz,

I too would like to know how the removal of the headliner went. If you could share any thoughts on it that would be awesome. Also, where did you get the fabric for your project? If online, can you share the site name?

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Old 11-19-2007, 01:06 AM
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It's glued directly to the headliner with 3M#90 (not forgiving stuff so make damn sure of your placement) as for removal, pull all the door gaskets, the a,b and c pillars, the OS handles, visors etc.... Mind the wires that are taped to the headliner on each side and it'll slide right out the back. and since your playing near the airbags, disconnect the neg battery cable before you do anything.

Oh yeah, all the fabric was bought at JoAnn Fabrics, I grabbed 4 yards of microsuede.
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Old 11-26-2007, 04:26 PM
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if i understand correctly, you removed the head liner and then used 3m to adhere the fabric directly to the factory headliner? how much time was involved in this and coast?
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Old 11-26-2007, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaggyXB
if i understand correctly, you removed the head liner and then used 3m to adhere the fabric directly to the factory headliner? how much time was involved in this and coast?
thanks shaggy
4 hours of my time - free
3 cans of 3M#90 - 35 dollars
4 yards of suede - 25 dollars (love those coupons!)
Getting baked on glue fumes - priceless

Yes, it's glued directly to the headliner.
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Old 11-27-2007, 02:29 AM
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Looks good man!!

My little bits of advice from when I did mine.
Having a second set of hands is almost a must with pulling it out and definitely a must on that way back in to avoid scratching the suede. It is a pretty tight fit in a couple of spots.

I just recommend a helper and take your time coning out that back hatch. Also watch out for the grease that is under the rear hatch rubber seal. There is not a lot, but it is there and it would be a drag to get that on your new fabric!

If you are considering this mod I say go for it, It is a fairly inexpensive mode that makes a huge difference!

Hope that Helps, Good Luck!
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Old 11-27-2007, 04:40 AM
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thats sweet as hell dude im doing mine next summer to cold now
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