Well, I took the plunge, and put in the headliner myself. I "clipped" it on one day, and did the install the next (yesterday and today). I did read every thread I found on TC about the subject (very helpful) and have a few things to add that I don't recall seeing.

Make sure you inspect your headliner prior to installation. I found two "x" marks on mine, which were obviously there to mark the "blems" that I found "after" I'd already glued part of the liner. Secondly, I found two areas where the threads were "loose," and you guessed it, after I had it glued. I simply dabbed some cement between the seams and it looks fine. I did end up with a few wrinkles (very few), but it is very hot here, and I think as it cools down, the wrinkles may stretch out a little. I installed the windlace, the dome light, the visors, the clothes hooks and the rearview mirror as well. It looks so good (relatively speaking) that I am very glad I saved the 200.00 having it installed by someone else. It is a tedious job, and it was 95 degrees today, which did not help. I also used cement, and velcro to apply the sail panels (got that tip here on TC). It worked out great.

Guys, if I can do this, most anyone can. I am glad I read enough threads here saying to do it yourself. This is one of the best small projects on this car I have done so far. Don't fear the headliner...but do inspect it prior to installation. :)

I know what your talking about, after i installed my 1st one i noticed mildew stains and a small tear in the liner, this just ruined my day so i ordered a new one, installed it and it turned out great! UIm definantly glad i learned how to do it my self....

IN what order did you install yours? front/back then sides or sides front back? I did mine several months ago and it looks like crap. I have minor wrinkles, but the biggest gripe is how far back you're supposed to cut the material where the rods go in from the edge of the headliner. I did the clip in thing and contact cemented in mine in, but still can't get rid of those wrinkles. Let me know any tips you can give.

Tom

IN what order did you install yours? front/back then sides or sides front back? I did mine several months ago and it looks like crap. I have minor wrinkles, but the biggest gripe is how far back you're supposed to cut the material where the rods go in from the edge of the headliner. I did the clip in thing and contact cemented in mine in, but still can't get rid of those wrinkles. Let me know any tips you can give.

Tom


Mine does have a few wrinkles, and based on your experience, maybe mine won't come out either. Anyway, I did mine starting in the middle (on the sides) and worked towards the back, then the front. I then did the rear, then the front.

I am my own worst critic, and the few people that have seen it so far (just tonight) said it looked great. Could be they thought it looked good, considering I did it. :) Anyway, I am leaving it in, and since it is a driver, I am not going to be too hard on myself. I'll just tint the windows and keep the doors locked. No one will ever know. :)

Well, I took the plunge, and put in the headliner myself. I Don't fear the headliner...but do inspect it prior to installation. :)
Did you use any special tools?

I used my thumbs to roll the liner over the edge onto the "cleats." Sore thumbs for two days.

Tedious job, yes. I started from the dome light and did the corners tight, then worked from the middle out, rearview mirror to the sides. Pulled the sides out all the way back to the qtr window, then started the rear window in the middle and moved to the sides of the rear window.

One doesn't need to pull hard, but have the material tight enough just to remove the wrinkles, maybe a little more to "bounce a quarter," but, not trampoline tight.

Heck, I don't need to learn how to install my headliner. I'll just bring my car to you guys along with some steaks and beer.

Heck, I don't need to learn how to install my headliner. I'll just bring my car to you guys along with some steaks and beer.


I looked at mine today, and it doesn't look as good as it did to me yesterday. I am going to leave it in (still looks pretty good), and maybe change it in a few years. It is sort of like looking at a paper you wrote the day before. You thoguth it was good, until you saw it with a fresh set of eyes. I would still install it the same way, but would have done more to get rid of the few wrinkles I see. All in all, a good experience, and headliners are pretty inexpensive. :)

Heck, I don't need to learn how to install my headliner. I'll just bring my car to you guys along with some steaks and beer.
Thanks, for the offer, but, I don't think you have enough steaks, er, beer?...............LOL