redline8k

Ok for the guys that have done custom headliners where did you get the fabric. Im looking for something wild but not cheesey to go with my ganster theme? I have found a few things I like but everything is 44-45 inches and to cover the entire headliner would take at least 56-60inches.
let me know what you guys have found. If you want to post pics that would be great.
thanks
-nick

drewsxb808

sorry, no advice from me but Im gonna be watching this one, hope to see something that can help me decide.

lvbitwiz

first go around I got it from jo-ann fabrics, they were having a sale so why not. I bought 4 yards (one yard is 3ft x 6 ft), yeah more than I needed, but always nice to have extra (believe me, once the headliner is done, youll want to add to the doors etc...)



you can see that even at 6 feet wide there isn't much overhang on the sides. This is after cutting it to length (with extra for overhang) and before we ironed it out for install


the second headliner fabric was purchased from a casino supply company

rswscion08

wanna go and get crazy wild??????? Have not used these guys but off the hook selection!!

http://ball2ufall.com/

blacktrdtc

iTrader: (1)

i did my friends xb2. it took about 4 yards to do his headliner, 2 front pillers and 2 middle pillers. came out great btw. we did it with black microsuede(runs for about 10-12 bucks a yard at fabric store) and bought the headliner glue at autozone, it was in a orange can. its really good stuff also, cost about 13 bucks a can i believe. we bought 2 cans of it, but to be on the safe side just buy 3 if your doing your side pillers also. and so far with our 100+ degree weather were having in AZ its holding up perfectly find. (note that are cars in az reach up to like 120+ i believe during the summer time inside)

lvbitwiz

while zebra isn't exactly something I'd use, they do have an insane selection.

xseveredveganx

I'll be ordering from http://www.yourautotrim.com/ when I get some $$$ saved up.

But I'll be doing some custom stuff, I'm sure like what you'll be doing. :D

redline8k

Im thinking something alittle more luxury or vip. I was thinking cherry blossoms or a cool print like that...?? any help would be great, Ive been to all the fabric places in my area and havent found anything I really like or that would work well.
thanks
-nick

lvbitwiz

Try this place

http://www.hartsfabric.com/36810.html

drewsxb808

^^dang they got a ton of asian style stuff on there, but its in cotton, is it good to use cotton fabric for headliner or any other interior parts?

redline8k

it true, they have some styles I like but they are all 44-45 inches wide. they are just to short.
this is the one I like the best...
http://www.hartsfabric.com/asflfa1.html
-nick

drewsxb808

too bad, think that would look sic in a VIP style xb!!

lvbitwiz

yeah, the width sucks, you could have someone with mad mad sweing machine skills butt two lengths together, if they are good, you'll hardly notice the seam. As for it being cotton, I don't see a reason why it wouldn't work.

xseveredveganx

Just like what lvbitwiz said, it can be done! And honestly, I'd suggest it! It looks so sick!!! I thought you were going to do a suede or smooth leather like material, but have the diamond stitching done to match your seats. That would be another option.
I want embroidery done, but I'm not sure how much it would cost....

redline8k

I got a sample of a diamond stitch pattern, but its just to much I dont want to overdo it with the pattern, plus I want the headliner to really stand out.

drewsxb808

Do the asian cherry blossom!!!
or this one If you pick the right colors it should look dope!

lvbitwiz

use that fabric and have a thin quilt made and use that for the healiner

mudvayne2k6

is it hard to remove the headliner? what kind of tools did u use?

SuShIxFiSh

iTrader: (1)

if you have airbags all over like the tc's do can you take the liner off since the have the special clips with out messing them up ?

lvbitwiz

it's not hard really. there are 5 press in 'buttons' you need to remove carefully (panel tool) everything else was using a small pick to remove a cover then pliers to squeeze in the retaining clips. search the forum, it's been covered in detail