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What Glue Should Be Used For Installing A Headliner?

Started by paul hurst , Aug 16 2008 11:55 AM

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#1 paul hurst

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 11:55 AM

Hello,i have just pulled out my old dirty headliner and purchased a new one.

What glue is recomended to mount the new headliner?

Thanks,

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#2 Ethel

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 11:58 AM

Evostik 'n the world's supply of clothes pegs.

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#3 Bungle

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 11:58 AM

double sided tape

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#4 1984mini25

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 03:32 PM

I 2nd double sided tape, much les messier.

One tip I’ve got is to fit the headlining and peg it round the edge’s and leave over night and then the next day/s stretch it a bit more, you’ll be surprised at how much more you can stretch it to get it nice and tight.

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#5 Piddling Kid

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 03:38 PM

im not very impressed with evo stick to be honest id look into another type of glue.

Edited by Piddling Kid, 16 August 2008 - 03:38 PM.

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#6 panelbeaterpeter

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Posted 17 August 2008 - 01:08 AM

I think I used evostick time bond. Got it from halfords, but it was actually very good.

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#7 woody78

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Posted 17 August 2008 - 04:21 PM

Glad someone bought this up because ive pulled my old headlining out and will be fitting a new one soon so any and all methods would eb great to hear about.