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mikec123
03-01-10, 03:45 PM
Hi i know this is suppose to be a tricky job but has anyone attempted this and got a good result? I only ask as my my headlining has fire damage and i would like to replace it rather than have no headlining. :d
Nova_Tek
03-01-10, 05:15 PM
It's not hard as such more of a very slow task. You need to take it off very slowly and carefully as it can very easily tear. Refitting is much easier imo.

I took mine off, tore it in a couple places tbh, but I re-finished it in suede so it didn't really matter that much.
AlexW
03-01-10, 06:05 PM
I understand mk2 head lining is much easier than mk1?
mayhem
03-01-10, 06:25 PM
why is t easy? i hated it.. and decided to rip it out and run without one lol
xe_nova9
03-01-10, 06:25 PM
I done mine on my mk2, wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, as said do it slowly and carefully and you'll get a good result :thumb:
AlexW
03-01-10, 06:32 PM
why is t easy? i hated it.. and decided to rip it out and run without one lol

Mk2 dont have the bits coming down the pillars etc.
mikec123
03-01-10, 06:46 PM
Cool has anyone took their old headlining out and remade a new one using the original as a pattern? I would be using some proper headlining material:d
Nova_Tek
03-01-10, 08:26 PM
I did, but I stitched over the original headlining.
mikec123
03-01-10, 09:20 PM
I did, but I stitched over the original headlining.

Not a bad idea have you got any pics?:d
Novasport
03-01-10, 09:26 PM
Quite easy, just need time, patience & the right tools.
I have done three so far and have another to do. First was the wrong lining which I had to modify to fit with a sunroof & the 3rd was a brand new uncut lining which was fun.
Tube of impact adhesive & plenty of plastic sprung clamps.
Benn
03-01-10, 09:33 PM
Its an utter c**t.
Novasport
03-01-10, 10:43 PM
http://www-1.toolbox.co.uk/draper-capacity-spring-clamp--67769l.jpg
http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/homebase/images/235171HBO111111M.jpg
Nova_Tek
03-01-10, 10:47 PM
Not a bad idea have you got any pics?:d

Yes I do:

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/6074/100105918va.jpg
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3711/100106019hw.jpg
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8844/100105717wc.jpg
Benn
03-01-10, 11:11 PM
http://www-1.toolbox.co.uk/draper-capacity-spring-clamp--67769l.jpg


Haha that's just what i used too, had about 20 on the go..
mikec123
04-01-10, 07:59 PM
That looks good Nova_Tek if i can get mine anything like that i will be chuffed, it seems to be a tricky job but not impossible as long as you have the right tools and the patience:thumb:
Balley
04-01-10, 08:02 PM
I have bought the material to do mine, do I need the windows out ?
Novasport
04-01-10, 08:04 PM
Yep
Balley
04-01-10, 08:11 PM
So its a Right [unt then, I will glue the new one on top and tuck it under the rubbers Fu[k it .........
mikec123
04-01-10, 08:13 PM
So its a Right [unt then, I will glue the new one on top and tuck it under the rubbers Fu[k it .........

I might go that way aswelllol
bai1ey
08-01-10, 11:39 PM
i did my first mk2 and aslong as you have the windows out it is really easy well i thought so but i did reaplace with plue fabric
Benn
08-01-10, 11:48 PM
Christ your all better than me, i almost had a full mental break down doing mine.
mikec123
10-01-10, 01:31 PM
Christ your all better than me, i almost had a full mental break down doing mine.


lol lol lol
nova-taken
15-01-10, 07:21 AM
Benn its ok mate, i feel your pain, my headliner is never coming out again!

tried to remove it properly, but it went s***ty, decided to just put it back and it wouldnt go!!

T'is now tigersealed to my roof! lol