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kwin · 09-09-2012, 11:50 PM

I am in the process of re-doing the interior on my 1991 suburban, new seats , leather covers, new carpet , painted all the trim. I am about to bring my headliner to my upholsterer to be recovered.
He asked me to strip off the fabric and foam, it wouwld be easy because the glue dries out and they practically fall off.
Not likely it's not wanting to come off , the fabric came off and left a surface too rough to attach the new fabric to.
How do I remove the foam with out destroying the headliner board?

Thanks

Keith
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Mr. 250r · 09-10-2012, 02:47 AM

When i had my sagging vinyl headliner i ripped it all out and it left the glue behind which looks darkish so i then just took a broom to it and it basically fell off and i have not seen another truck where the old glue did not just come right off unless maybe someone has done something recently to yours

But here is my finished product for 40$

kwin · 09-10-2012, 09:56 AM

that looks nice, for some reason mine is stuck on like it was installed yesterday!

Keith

Jonboy · 09-10-2012, 11:12 AM

It's been quite a while since I have done one, but I think I used a wire brush to do it.

kwin · 09-10-2012, 11:50 AM

Thanks I'll give it a try.
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09-09-2012, 11:50 PM	#1
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Headliner question I am in the process of re-doing the interior on my 1991 suburban, new seats , leather covers, new carpet , painted all the trim. I am about to bring my headliner to my upholsterer to be recovered. He asked me to strip off the fabric and foam, it wouwld be easy because the glue dries out and they practically fall off. Not likely it's not wanting to come off , the fabric came off and left a surface too rough to attach the new fabric to. How do I remove the foam with out destroying the headliner board? Thanks Keith Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2012, 02:47 AM	#2
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Headliner question When i had my sagging vinyl headliner i ripped it all out and it left the glue behind which looks darkish so i then just took a broom to it and it basically fell off and i have not seen another truck where the old glue did not just come right off unless maybe someone has done something recently to yours But here is my finished product for 40$ Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB Last edited by Mr. 250r; 09-10-2012 at 02:53 AM.

09-10-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Headliner question that looks nice, for some reason mine is stuck on like it was installed yesterday! Keith

09-10-2012, 11:12 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Headliner question It's been quite a while since I have done one, but I think I used a wire brush to do it. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-10-2012, 11:50 AM	#5
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Headliner question Thanks I'll give it a try. Posted via Mobile Device



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