hawk232

what kind of glue should be used to install a new headliner in the cabin area? i have used contact cement for carpet in other areas with great success, but that would be a PITA for a headliner!!

JLAY

3M makes a good spray glue for headliners. Just follow the directions (have to let it set for a few min.) Should be able to get it at any napa

Knot 4 Me

Yup, 3M.

FIXX

iTrader: (2)

the 3m stuff works for a little while but will come down in the heat of the summer..i always had problems with the rattle can 3m makes..

the best i have found is dap weldwood landau top adhesive,,its heat resistant and lasts forever..

http://www.duboisfabrics.com/product_p/glue%20dap.htm

hawk232

i have used the 3m in my automotive endeavors and it always fell after a month or so, i was hoping that it was not going to be the top suggestion

outlaw 32

I need to replace my headliner because the foam backing is bad. Tried to reglue by was a waste of time. Where is the best place to find the material that is wide enough. I do not want to have a seam down the middle.

FIXX

iTrader: (2)

same place i posted,their is 6 pages of the material and i think its 96'' wide but you may want to contact them in the am to find out..

John MacLean

We did some extensive work on our boat last winter (replaced a full canvas enclosure and reupholstered the cabin seating. Used this website a lot. They have a couple of free videos re: installing headliners. I plan on doing some headliner work this coming winter and will be referencing this site again.

I just typed "headliner" in the search window and found the vieos. Very helpful.

http://bing.search.sympatico.ca/?q=s...&setLang=en-CA

John MacLean

Checked the website and realized it only took me to the sypmatico web page. The website I was referring to is the Sailrite one. They have a folder called "resources" and I found the info in there.

ezstriper

3M makes more than one of the spray glues, get the H/D for headliners, it it will stay if done right..sometimes auto parts stores only have the std one