@@oldschoolautoupholsteryTrue to a point, but I just found out today I can get paid $30 to go to the bathroom every day as a stool donor.... so maybe there is hope!
I should pay you just to watch! You are an awesome craftsman and I thank you for sharing the tricks of the trade. You have many years left to share your skills and make very happy customers along the way. I pray that you know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour so we meet again in Heaven and you can share your stories with us. God bless and Maranatha!!! 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤
Brings back memories of being a kid working in a upholstery shop doing headliners all day. We used a drill with a wire brush to get the foam off the stiff board headliner. Same devillbis spray gun, same snot adhesive, etc.
Not sure about most people but some of us can’t afford a new vehicle very often. These technics will help keep our older cars and trucks looking good. Thanks
Great video. But my Saturn S series 2002 stock had an ultra flimsy headliner base. It was just foam fiberglass glued to flimsy cardboard-like fiberglass which made it terrible to remove and I ended up damaging the base board fiberglass quite a bit. If I would have used a metal wire brush like you were doing, it would have likely caused more damage. So I used a metal scraper tool and a drill with a nylon brush. Two of these side end pieces of the fiberglass backboard also came off. Tried to superglue it back together, but it got really hot and nearly started a fire. You are right about the 3M headliner spray. I tried it and it doesn't work.
Hello Paradox, Well, this is how we learn, is by doing. I promise, knowing what you know now, the next one or something similar, the outcome will be much better. Please keep liking and watching!
Much respect to you for making this video and sharing your experience. That is what is needed. I need to do my own, as there are no one near me to do this. Anyway, it looks sooo good, and mine looks right now like a shower curtain... So I'll be doing this as soon as weather clears up and warms up a bit. Thank you so much for sharing. Kind regards from Denmark.
Hello Monza in Denmark, You are so welcome! I hope my videos can be helpful for you. I think you will do just fine with your headliner. Please keep liking and watching!
If only I would have had your videos available when replacing the headliner in one of my cars. Unfortunately for me, the 3 men stupid 77 adhesive was used. Thank you for all of the helpful videos!
Hello Somethin, This was a general video on how to replace the fabric on a headliner. All cars and trucks are different, which is why I did not show the removal or installation of the headliner in the car. Installing the headliner board back into a car is the reverse of removing it. Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks for the tips on the headliner...your years of experience makes the job look easy but i know it takes lots of practice to get it to look that finished...well done👍
The knowledge you shared on your channels and the time you took to shoot these footages step by step are pure GOLD! I'm curious which resources do you rely on to find color matching materials (foam, fabric etc.) that have quality on par with OEM?
Hello Pony, Thank you so much for saying so. I think that any upholstery supplier would have the popular vinyls and original materials for automotive materials. I order from Keyston Bros. They have several locations in the USA and they ship. Also Google "Upholstery supplier near me" Please keep liking and watching!
I just did 1 following your advice on an 81 eldorado and used a shop vac with a brush attachment and it came out great with no mess maybe this will help you home Depot 7.5 gallon vac
Hello Thunderjet, Yes, I can see that happening if both the foam and glue are very brittle. All cars are different, not the same. Try that on a BMW's soupy sticky, gooey glue mess. It can't be done. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Thunderjet, I see you are in Arizona? I was there for 38 years before coming to Texas. I lived in North Scottsdale. My last place was at the Princess Resort, near Westworld of Scottsdale. Please keep liking and watching!
Hard part is getting it back in the car😳.Old foam is nasty if you have ever cleaned one up.great video .Maybe I should show my furniture tips someday .Us old guys we have some trucks of the trade sir
If you could mount your camera closer to thing you work on it would help a lot because its the hands that does the work and the thins happen@@oldschoolautoupholstery
@@heilmannsvej Hello Heilmann, This is one of my first videos. I didn't have much experience making videos at the time. Since then I have learned to make better videos. You should see my latest! Please keep liking and watching!
Great job !! What size spray gun tip do you use for your glue? Do you thin your glue? Is there a good brand of spray glue for the home Diy'er? Thanks so much for sharing.
Hello Duck, You are so welcome! Thank you! I just use the cheapo Harbor Freight spray gun with the stock tip, (Size unknown) Never thin the contact adhesive as I use it strait from the pail. I use Weldwood brand or any similar contact adhesive from my upholstery supplier, or I have seen contact adhesive at the big box hardware stores. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for all of the kind words! Cost will depend entirely on the upholsterer doing the work. The area you live, The cost of materials and the complexity of the design. Thank you for watching! Please keep liking and watching!
ive heard of people making their own headliner, foam and then fabric because it didnt come as a single roll. In this case would i do this 2 times with a day between for drying time ? Foam glued down, wait a day then fabric over it and wait a day then install? i agree, that roll over the back is why you havent had one come back, factory stamping them out sucks
If using foam headliner material, I usually wait till the next day to assemble the headliner panel back into the vehicle. Because I don't want finger or palm impressions in the headliner from uncured glue.
Hi Mr Rudolphs, Thank you for your great job and shearing all your professionalism with us. you inspire me to do my own headliner replacement job. I got a big problem that ruin my job and my fabric 2 times. As soon as I lie down the fabric on the plastic roof and it touch an incorrect place, it is impossible to lift or take off (detach) to correct it, without damage the fabric. In your video you do it very easily many times. My question is, how I could do this successfully. I do not have an air compressor, so I use Permatex adhesive in a spray can. If you could answer my question, should be very helpful for me. As always thank you very much for your help and time.
Hello Mr, You are so welcome! Sorry to hear about the trouble. This is true, most of the time the material has to be laid down right the first time and you may not have a second chance. However, the chances are better at being able to pick it up one time if contact adhesive is used. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thank you for your quick answer. My last question is, if I'm not able to use an air compressor and spray gun, what spray adhesive could I use in this situation ? As always thank you for your help and time Daniel, Naples Fl.
Hello Krakar, Thank you! A lot of people end up making a mess by trying to glue the headliner back up. Makes more work for us who are working on it. Please keep liking and watching!
Important thing is to let customer know good chance sun roof is leaking or drain tubes may be blocked. Moisture causes headliners to fail. Especially in German cars.
Very nice! The headliner in my Suburban is coming apart at the edges by the windshield. After looking at it, I decided that I would rather redo it with a vinyl perforated headliner instead of the soft material. Have you done those types of headliners?
Very good video. Thanks a lot for your knowledge that you are sharing with us. I Want to ask what kind of glue you are using, the specification that it has. The second thing that i want to ask is are you leaving the glue some time in order to become tacky or after the application of the glue you are starting to apply the textile on? Also there is textiles that have different thickness of the foam material. Do you know how much is the thickness for a Kia ceed 2011 model and the thickness for a VW Golf 5 (1K1)? Thanks for your help.
Hello Christo, Thank you so much! This is another good video that talks about glue and headliner materials. th-cam.com/video/dXpF0Op_xRU/w-d-xo.html I only use contact adhesive for everything. When gluing soft to soft like materials to foam, there is no time before joining the fabric to foam. Only have a dry time if gluing to something hard like fabric to metal or plastics. For standard headliner fabrics, there is no worry about foam thickness. This isn't rocket science, just keep it simple. Please keep liking and watching!
Bro!! Sooooo NICE! If my headliner is only coming off at the rear window ( fiberglass backing, GMC), is there any way to help it out? I live in NM, the sun gets brutal. Also, is there any prevention that can be taken before these start peeling, or is it just manufacturers error? What car brands do YOU think have the best quality Headliner??? Just curious. Thank you for opening up your shop to us, brother👊
Hello Brother JB, The problem is the foam seperating from the fabric. If this is happening, this is a warning to you to get your headliner changed. All car brands are guilty of using this type headliner material. If it is just the edge, you can try using a brush and contact adhesive. Thanks for watching!
Out of curiosity once you have sprayed the contact adhesive on the panel and the material, I see you using you hand to reposition the sprayed side of the material to remove wrinkles. But I don’t see the adhesive sticking to your hand ??…why is that?
Hello Hobson, good question, I have never gave it much thought. I guess that the contact adhesive is not that sticky, buy it sticks to itself really good. Please keep liking and watching!
I wish I found these videos before. Question: when you applied glue and you return headline upside down. how can the finish side of the material remains clean ?
Curious about the gun cleaning. Seems like you keep the same type material in the gun but do you store the glue in the gun and just clean the tip/needle? Or do you dump all to another container and clean the entire gun? Took 2 years of college body and fender when I was stationed in SoCal but that was like 24 years ago. Some things still roll around in my brain, some just escaped. Other questions later my friend. Like a 2005 Silverado interior color change (all gray) but would like to pad the hard plastic and then vinyl or leather over that. Sem paint on some, hydrographic wood trim on others. I bought it new but started working overseas and she only has 40,000 miles on The clock. It’s in my shop all the time so out of the weather. Cheers.
Hello 6806, I never clean the gun and only occasionally clean the tip. I keep glue in the cup. I think you will do just fine with your '05 Silverado project. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello West, I use foam backed headliner material, The only one my supplier has carried for my 43 years. Keyston Bros. Length depend on the job. Every car and truck are different. I just measure the top of the roof from the windshield to the back window. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery foam can be polyurethane (yellow, open bubbles, the original one was like this) or polyethylene foam, white/colorless, shiny, closed bubbles. PE lasts much longer than PU. In the past I used PE-backed from Joann. Now you can only get PU, looks like...
@@west_park7993 Hello West, The automotive headliner I get from my upholstery supplier is definitely an open-cell foam. Can be a light beige or dark grey color. I looked on my sample chart for the specs, but there are no specs listed. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Inner, Of course there is. In my half brain... Really though it is not the number that is important. The lower the number is the more important it is. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I really enjoy your videos - I've had all of the issues with my various older cars (not classics or hot rods) and it's one of those things that helps make a mechanically good car feel great, so I will be following many of your numbered techniques!
@@innercityprepper Hello Inner, Thank you so much for hanging in there with me! If you're a car guy, you may like to see some of my work of 43 years and personal cars on my website. rudolphsupholstery.com Please keep liking and watching!
My headliner fabric was hanging from just the front edge of the headliner. I removed the headliner from the vehicle then the fabric stripped away from the foam backing very easily. The foam is not breaking down. Can I glue the new headliner fabric to the old foam and still get a good result?
Hello Paul, I would say that you need to continue to get rid of the old foam that is the problem to begin with. Use a good wire hand brush to strip it away. Be sure it is all gone before putting your new headliner fabric and do not use a spray glue from a spray can. Only use a contact adhesive even if you have to spread it by brush. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Jim, I am so sorry that I cannot recommend any spray can adhesives for headliners. They are ALL unreliable. You are still better off at least applying contact adhesive with a brush if you are not using a spray gun. Please keep liking and watching!
@@jimrichard7296 Hello Jim, When I was much younger, I made the mistake of doing a carpet job after drinking a beer. Woah! I was spinning! Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Bruce, I leave my contact adhesive in the gun all the time. The only thing is, in the summer if left in and not replenished after a few weeks, it will be very thick because of the heat. Please keep liking and watching!
Oh yea, That is a trick. When gluing foam together with contact adhesive, you do not let the glue dry. See what I mean? Only when gluing something to a hard item do you let the glue dry for 5-10 minutes. Thanks for commenting and please keep watching!
Hello Duck, Thanks for liking the tips anyway,,, Some people comment on the entertainment value of the technique numbers. We can't please all of the people all of the time right? Please keep liking and watching!
Dios te bendiga Rudy. Just subscribed to you. Im restoring an old school car. And the headliner particle board looking stuff is cracked in certain areas. Causing the headliner to look bulgy in certain areas. Can i use fiberglass to go over the cracks to reinforce the headliner. Any input appreciated brother.
Hello Ever, Thank you so much for the sub! I really appreciate it! Fiberglass would definitely work. just make sure you use headliner fabric and contact cement, not any spray can that says 3m on it. Please keep liking and watching!
Another TH-cam video showing how easy it is - until you do it yourself and realize it's not. Great job! Thank you.
Hello John, Nothing worth doing is really that easy right? Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholsteryTrue to a point, but I just found out today I can get paid $30 to go to the bathroom every day as a stool donor.... so maybe there is hope!
@@innercityprepper Hello Inner, I hope they give a $$ allowance for food to turn that into stool. Hehe, Please keep liking and watching!
I should pay you just to watch! You are an awesome craftsman and I thank you for sharing the tricks of the trade. You have many years left to share your skills and make very happy customers along the way. I pray that you know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour so we meet again in Heaven and you can share your stories with us. God bless and Maranatha!!! 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤
Hello Brother Rmb, Thank you so much for all your wonderful kind words. I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!
That tip on not spraying the foam is GOLD!
I'm glad you liked that one!
Brings back memories of being a kid working in a upholstery shop doing headliners all day. We used a drill with a wire brush to get the foam off the stiff board headliner. Same devillbis spray gun, same snot adhesive, etc.
Hello Private, Yep, good 'ol Devillbis and Binks! The good old days. We are old school arn't we? Please keep liking and watching!
Not sure about most people but some of us can’t afford a new vehicle very often. These technics will help keep our older cars and trucks looking good.
Thanks
Hello Todd, Yes, I do hear that a lot from my customers. Please keep liking and watching!
You're a true craftsman. Much respect for sharing your knowledge and skills.
Hello X53, Thank you so much for your kind words! Please keep liking and watching!
Great video Teacher! Don’t worry you won’t find me using 3 men.
Hello Deested, Thank you so much, it means a lot to me. Lesson learned! Please keep liking and watching!
Your videos are greatly helpful and informative thank you Richard!
Hello Frank, You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. Please keep liking and watching!
Great video. But my Saturn S series 2002 stock had an ultra flimsy headliner base. It was just foam fiberglass glued to flimsy cardboard-like fiberglass which made it terrible to remove and I ended up damaging the base board fiberglass quite a bit.
If I would have used a metal wire brush like you were doing, it would have likely caused more damage. So I used a metal scraper tool and a drill with a nylon brush.
Two of these side end pieces of the fiberglass backboard also came off. Tried to superglue it back together, but it got really hot and nearly started a fire.
You are right about the 3M headliner spray. I tried it and it doesn't work.
Hello Paradox, Well, this is how we learn, is by doing. I promise, knowing what you know now, the next one or something similar, the outcome will be much better. Please keep liking and watching!
Technique 1A, leave it the Master.👊
Hello Kydex, I agree with you totally! Please keep watching!
Much respect to you for making this video and sharing your experience. That is what is needed. I need to do my own, as there are no one near me to do this. Anyway, it looks sooo good, and mine looks right now like a shower curtain... So I'll be doing this as soon as weather clears up and warms up a bit.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Kind regards from Denmark.
Hello Monza in Denmark, You are so welcome! I hope my videos can be helpful for you. I think you will do just fine with your headliner. Please keep liking and watching!
If only I would have had your videos available when replacing the headliner in one of my cars. Unfortunately for me, the 3 men stupid 77 adhesive was used. Thank you for all of the helpful videos!
Hello Bill, yep, this is how we all learn. Ask me how I know? Please keep liking and watching!
It's all in the techniques. Thanks for sharing a few of them. Great video!
Hello Gizmo, You are so welcome! Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!
Man you're good! And you make a difficult job look easy!
Hello David, Thank you, I guess that's what 43 years experience look's like. Please keep liking and watching!
God bless you Rudolph. Your a true master with an amazing ability to teach these techniques in a fun and organized manner. I really enjoyed this.
Hello Alex, Thank you so much for all of your kind words! Please keep watching!
A true patriot pass it own and help others
Hello Eric, Thank you so much for saying so, I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!
Great video! The most complete that I have ever seen about fixing headliners 👏👏👏
Hello Delta, Thank you so much! I hope I gave you something that you will always have. Thanks for watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery for sure! 😉
Great video - I just wish we could have saw how you reinstalled it back into the vehicle
Hello Somethin, This was a general video on how to replace the fabric on a headliner. All cars and trucks are different, which is why I did not show the removal or installation of the headliner in the car. Installing the headliner board back into a car is the reverse of removing it. Please keep liking and watching!
glad I found your channel - no frills no bs all knowledge. I actually use a razorblade much more than shears for these types of jobs. great work!
Hello Tech, I also often use razor blades. Buy they need to be changed often as they dull easily. Please keep liking and watching!
thanks brother your insight in the field is defenitley appreciate it dios te bendiga papa
Hello Cars, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!
Pops, you're awesome, much respect. Thank you for thinking about the future generations, you are my hero. ,👍✌️
Hello Sisco, thank you so much for all the wonderful kind words! Please keep liking and watching!
Great lessons, I will share these with my family and friends.
Hello Peter, Thank you! I really appreciate it! Please keep watching!
Thank you you are the best awesome teacher.
Hello Richard, You are so welcome! I hope I can be helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!
Excellent! So satisfying to watch on a slow work [from home] day.
Hello Gabe, I am so glad you liked it, I really appreciate you saying so. Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks for the tips on the headliner...your years of experience makes the job look easy but i know it takes lots of practice to get it to look that finished...well done👍
Hello Deborah, You are so welcome! Experience is the best teacher. Remember, learning is doing! Please keep liking and watching!
The knowledge you shared on your channels and the time you took to shoot these footages step by step are pure GOLD! I'm curious which resources do you rely on to find color matching materials (foam, fabric etc.) that have quality on par with OEM?
Hello Pony, Thank you so much for saying so. I think that any upholstery supplier would have the popular vinyls and original materials for automotive materials. I order from Keyston Bros. They have several locations in the USA and they ship. Also Google "Upholstery supplier near me" Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge again!
Hello J, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!
I just did 1 following your advice on an 81 eldorado and used a shop vac with a brush attachment and it came out great with no mess maybe this will help you home Depot 7.5 gallon vac
Hello Thunderjet, Yes, I can see that happening if both the foam and glue are very brittle. All cars are different, not the same. Try that on a BMW's soupy sticky, gooey glue mess. It can't be done. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery thank you
Hello Thunderjet, I see you are in Arizona? I was there for 38 years before coming to Texas. I lived in North Scottsdale. My last place was at the Princess Resort, near Westworld of Scottsdale. Please keep liking and watching!
Thank you Rudolph. Great video. Very educational
Hello SteveO, Thank you so much for exploring my many videos! Please keep watching!
Once again.......Nice work !!!!!
Hello Mark, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Please keep watching!
You are Master craftsman #1 Thanks for sharing
Hello Massoud, Your so welcome! I am so glad you liked it. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I watch and learn and like :)
@@massoudzadeh3394 Hello Massoud, Right On! Right on.
Looks brand new !
Hello The Perfect, Thank you so much for saying so! Please keep liking and watching!
Great job, great video. Thank you
Hello Rich, You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words! please keep liking and watching!
Hard part is getting it back in the car😳.Old foam is nasty if you have ever cleaned one up.great video .Maybe I should show my furniture tips someday .Us old guys we have some trucks of the trade sir
Hello Jeff, Hello Fellow Craftsman! Old foam is very messy. Never too late to start your TH-cam channel. Thanks for watching!
thank you, great job explaining.
Hello Don, You are so welcome! Thank you so much! Please keep liking and watching!
Thank you.
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Thanks
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Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂
Hello Kub, You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Happy to see video. Thanks you. ❤
Hello Is, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!
Thank you from denmark.
Hello Heilmann in Denmark! Thank you for being there for me. please keep liking and watching!
If you could mount your camera closer to thing you work on it would help a lot because its the hands that does the work and the thins happen@@oldschoolautoupholstery
@@heilmannsvej Hello Heilmann, This is one of my first videos. I didn't have much experience making videos at the time. Since then I have learned to make better videos. You should see my latest! Please keep liking and watching!
Great skills sir!!
Hello Summer, Thank you so very much! Thanks for liking and watching!
Brother I wish you would open a school for this I would gladly pay for your time.
Hello Thunderjet, Well, I'm too busy taking care of business... Thanks for saying so! Please keep liking and watching!
Good job!👍🙏
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!
Yes super Peter Slovakia..
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Hello Peter, Thank you so much! Please keep liking and watching!
Great job !! What size spray gun tip do you use for your glue? Do you thin your glue? Is there a good brand of spray glue for the home Diy'er? Thanks so much for sharing.
Hello Duck, You are so welcome! Thank you! I just use the cheapo Harbor Freight spray gun with the stock tip, (Size unknown) Never thin the contact adhesive as I use it strait from the pail. I use Weldwood brand or any similar contact adhesive from my upholstery supplier, or I have seen contact adhesive at the big box hardware stores. Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks!
Hello Tom, You are so welcome! Please keep watching!
Love everything I learn from your videos. Thank You! Tip #1 LOL
Hello Lori, Thank you so much! Good 'Ol Technique #1, Learning every technique after #1. I really appreciate it! Please keep watching!
Great video! May I humbly ask, what would a job like this cost a professional to do on that exact car?
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for all of the kind words! Cost will depend entirely on the upholsterer doing the work. The area you live, The cost of materials and the complexity of the design. Thank you for watching! Please keep liking and watching!
ive heard of people making their own headliner, foam and then fabric because it didnt come as a single roll. In this case would i do this 2 times with a day between for drying time ? Foam glued down, wait a day then fabric over it and wait a day then install?
i agree, that roll over the back is why you havent had one come back, factory stamping them out sucks
If using foam headliner material, I usually wait till the next day to assemble the headliner panel back into the vehicle. Because I don't want finger or palm impressions in the headliner from uncured glue.
Hi Mr Rudolphs, Thank you for your great job and shearing all your professionalism with us. you inspire me to do my own headliner replacement job.
I got a big problem that ruin my job and my fabric 2 times. As soon as I lie down the fabric on the plastic roof and it touch an incorrect place, it is impossible to lift or take off (detach) to correct it, without damage the fabric. In your video you do it very easily many times. My question is, how I could do this successfully.
I do not have an air compressor, so I use Permatex adhesive in a spray can.
If you could answer my question, should be very helpful for me.
As always thank you very much for your help and time.
Hello Mr, You are so welcome! Sorry to hear about the trouble. This is true, most of the time the material has to be laid down right the first time and you may not have a second chance. However, the chances are better at being able to pick it up one time if contact adhesive is used. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery
Thank you for your quick answer. My last question is, if I'm not able to use an air compressor and spray gun, what spray adhesive could I use in this situation ?
As always thank you for your help and time
Daniel, Naples Fl.
@@MrEmiliano99 Hello Mr in Florida, I have heard of people using a brush, but I think that would not be easy. Please keep liking and watching!
Ohhhhh nooooo! That looks really messy and difficult. I thought that I could just give it a squirt and stick it back up. Nice job tho ❤
Hello Krakar, Thank you! A lot of people end up making a mess by trying to glue the headliner back up. Makes more work for us who are working on it. Please keep liking and watching!
Great job, Rudolph. Wow... By the way, where are you located at? The best for your life!!
Hello Marianoa, Thank you so much for saying so! I am a proud resident of East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!
Important thing is to let customer know good chance sun roof is leaking or drain tubes may be blocked. Moisture causes headliners to fail. Especially in German cars.
Hello Duke, Yep, blocked drains are a nasty situation for sure. Please keep liking and watching!
Very nice!
The headliner in my Suburban is coming apart at the edges by the windshield.
After looking at it, I decided that I would rather redo it with a vinyl perforated headliner instead of the soft material.
Have you done those types of headliners?
Hello Ron, There is not much I haven't done in 43 years. Perforated vinyl does not stretch as well as headliner material. Thanks for watching!
You need to clean it off, and glue 1/4 inch foam first. Then make sure your perf vinyl is good and warm, to give it some stretch.
Great Job, how much glue do i need for a normal European car Lancia Delta 3
Hello Zen, I'd say about less than a liter. Please keep liking and watching!
Very good video. Thanks a lot for your knowledge that you are sharing with us. I Want to ask what kind of glue you are using, the specification that it has. The second thing that i want to ask is are you leaving the glue some time in order to become tacky or after the application of the glue you are starting to apply the textile on? Also there is textiles that have different thickness of the foam material. Do you know how much is the thickness for a Kia ceed 2011 model and the thickness for a VW Golf 5 (1K1)? Thanks for your help.
Hello Christo, Thank you so much! This is another good video that talks about glue and headliner materials. th-cam.com/video/dXpF0Op_xRU/w-d-xo.html I only use contact adhesive for everything. When gluing soft to soft like materials to foam, there is no time before joining the fabric to foam. Only have a dry time if gluing to something hard like fabric to metal or plastics. For standard headliner fabrics, there is no worry about foam thickness. This isn't rocket science, just keep it simple. Please keep liking and watching!
Bro!! Sooooo NICE!
If my headliner is only coming off at the rear window ( fiberglass backing, GMC), is there any way to help it out? I live in NM, the sun gets brutal. Also, is there any prevention that can be taken before these start peeling, or is it just manufacturers error? What car brands do YOU think have the best quality Headliner??? Just curious. Thank you for opening up your shop to us, brother👊
Hello Brother JB, The problem is the foam seperating from the fabric. If this is happening, this is a warning to you to get your headliner changed. All car brands are guilty of using this type headliner material. If it is just the edge, you can try using a brush and contact adhesive. Thanks for watching!
Out of curiosity once you have sprayed the contact adhesive on the panel and the material, I see you using you hand to reposition the sprayed side of the material to remove wrinkles. But I don’t see the adhesive sticking to your hand ??…why is that?
Hello Hobson, good question, I have never gave it much thought. I guess that the contact adhesive is not that sticky, buy it sticks to itself really good. Please keep liking and watching!
Don't breath that glue! Love it I don't have compress air nor a spray gun is brushing the glue OK or there is another technic? Thanks a lot!
Hello Javier, Yes you can use a brush to apply the contact adhesive. Thanks for watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks for answering!
@@javierbiaggi3072 You are so welcome!
Where can I buy the glue ?
Google maps "Upholstery Supplier" In your area.
I wish I found these videos before. Question: when you applied glue and you return headline upside down. how can the finish side of the material remains clean ?
Hello Ian, The way to keep it clean is to never touch it again. Thanks for watching!
Curious about the gun cleaning. Seems like you keep the same type material in the gun but do you store the glue in the gun and just clean the tip/needle? Or do you dump all to another container and clean the entire gun? Took 2 years of college body and fender when I was stationed in SoCal but that was like 24 years ago. Some things still roll around in my brain, some just escaped. Other questions later my friend. Like a 2005 Silverado interior color change (all gray) but would like to pad the hard plastic and then vinyl or leather over that. Sem paint on some, hydrographic wood trim on others. I bought it new but started working overseas and she only has 40,000 miles on
The clock. It’s in my shop all the time so out of the weather. Cheers.
Hello 6806, I never clean the gun and only occasionally clean the tip. I keep glue in the cup. I think you will do just fine with your '05 Silverado project. Please keep liking and watching!
Could you show how youd repair a headliner board with hole or crack?
Hello Blue, If I ever get that customer I will. Usually I glue a patch in the rear and tape the front. Please keep liking and watching!
What material do you use: backed with polyethylene or with polyuretane? Where do you buy material? How much per linear foot (5 ft width)
Hello West, I use foam backed headliner material, The only one my supplier has carried for my 43 years. Keyston Bros. Length depend on the job. Every car and truck are different. I just measure the top of the roof from the windshield to the back window. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery foam can be polyurethane (yellow, open bubbles, the original one was like this) or polyethylene foam, white/colorless, shiny, closed bubbles. PE lasts much longer than PU. In the past I used PE-backed from Joann. Now you can only get PU, looks like...
@@west_park7993 Hello West, The automotive headliner I get from my upholstery supplier is definitely an open-cell foam. Can be a light beige or dark grey color. I looked on my sample chart for the specs, but there are no specs listed. Please keep liking and watching!
Is there a database of all these techniques by number?! 🤣
Hello Inner, Of course there is. In my half brain... Really though it is not the number that is important. The lower the number is the more important it is. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I really enjoy your videos - I've had all of the issues with my various older cars (not classics or hot rods) and it's one of those things that helps make a mechanically good car feel great, so I will be following many of your numbered techniques!
@@innercityprepper Hello Inner, Thank you so much for hanging in there with me! If you're a car guy, you may like to see some of my work of 43 years and personal cars on my website. rudolphsupholstery.com Please keep liking and watching!
Could you brush the adhesive?
Hello Mr, I am so sorry that I forgot to mention that it can be spread with a brush. Thanks for watching!
So what glue is the right spray glue?
Hello Mike, I only use Contact adhesive for everything I do. Please keep liking and watching!
What size spray gun tip should you use to spray glue correctly to get coverage?
Hi, I have never changed from the stock tip that the Harbor Freight Paint gun comes with. It sprays the contact adhesive glue just fine.
@@oldschoolautoupholstery thanks, I have the same one so glad to know.
@@dewholdingsllc1050 Yep, it should work just fine!
Super great advice
My headliner fabric was hanging from just the front edge of the headliner. I removed the headliner from the vehicle then the fabric stripped away from the foam backing very easily. The foam is not breaking down. Can I glue the new headliner fabric to the old foam and still get a good result?
Hello Paul, I would say that you need to continue to get rid of the old foam that is the problem to begin with. Use a good wire hand brush to strip it away. Be sure it is all gone before putting your new headliner fabric and do not use a spray glue from a spray can. Only use a contact adhesive even if you have to spread it by brush. Please keep liking and watching!
Did you use foam and fabric for the replacement headliner? What is the result if you just use fabric and no foam? Thanks for the video.
Hello Roadster, Only use foam backed headliner fabric. Must have foam or it will look bad. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I'll be watching a lot in the next few days. Thanks for the personal reply. Foam back it is!
@@RoadsterLoverMedia Hello Roadster, There is a lot more on my channel to improve your skills. Please keep liking and watching!
Can you recommend a rattle can spray adhesive for us diy types?
Hello Jim, I am so sorry that I cannot recommend any spray can adhesives for headliners. They are ALL unreliable. You are still better off at least applying contact adhesive with a brush if you are not using a spray gun. Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks! It’s been awhile since I’ve had a contact “buzz”. Guess it’s time for another one. Maybe better ventilation this time.
@@jimrichard7296 Hello Jim, When I was much younger, I made the mistake of doing a carpet job after drinking a beer. Woah! I was spinning! Please keep liking and watching!
Que. how long can one leave the adhesive in the gun?
Hello Bruce, I leave my contact adhesive in the gun all the time. The only thing is, in the summer if left in and not replenished after a few weeks, it will be very thick because of the heat. Please keep liking and watching!
thankyou@@oldschoolautoupholstery
What kind of adhesive are you using
Hello Mickey, check out my latest video showing the contact adhesive th-cam.com/video/A18C5bGgZGU/w-d-xo.html Please keep liking and watching!
Can you add foam to the new material?
Hello Kailey, The headliner material is already foam backed as it comes that way. Thanks for watching!
26:50 missed 2 holes to the panic handle
Hello Mike, As you can see further in the video, all of the panic handles were installed. No problems here. Please keep liking and watching!
Not cutting too short; is that technique number 1?
Hello Dan, That would be a low number technique for sure. Actually Technique # 1 is, sewing strait. Please keep liking and watching!
Hi, how long need the glue dry before installation? Thank you
Oh yea, That is a trick. When gluing foam together with contact adhesive, you do not let the glue dry. See what I mean? Only when gluing something to a hard item do you let the glue dry for 5-10 minutes. Thanks for commenting and please keep watching!
What’s your shop address in Houston?
Hello Emad, I used to be in Houston during 2021. Now I'm in a small town in East Texas. Please keep liking and watching!
How did you remove the headliner?
Hello Dionte, I remove a headliner by removing everything that is holding it up. Every car and truck is different. Thanks for watching!
Looks like you were having a bad hair day in the video……lol 😂
Hello Gino, Yep, it can easily happen. Please keep liking and watching!
What is the actual name of the glue?
Hello Jordan, Only use contact adhesive also known as contact cement. Please keep liking and watching!
Comment 247B 💯🆒✔️
Hello Donald, I am so glad you liked it! Please keep liking and watching!
The Tips are great. The Tip numbers are irritating as hell.
Hello Duck, Thanks for liking the tips anyway,,, Some people comment on the entertainment value of the technique numbers. We can't please all of the people all of the time right? Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery Still love ya.
@@duckhunter8387 Hello Duck, Thanks for hanging in there with me pal! Please keep liking and watching!
Why on Earth car manufacturers make this cheap fuckedup headliners?
Why don't they use something like felt instead like Lexus.....
Hello Hunati, Yep, one of the great mysteries. Please keep liking and watching!
Dios te bendiga Rudy. Just subscribed to you. Im restoring an old school car. And the headliner particle board looking stuff is cracked in certain areas. Causing the headliner to look bulgy in certain areas. Can i use fiberglass to go over the cracks to reinforce the headliner. Any input appreciated brother.
Hello Ever, Thank you so much for the sub! I really appreciate it! Fiberglass would definitely work. just make sure you use headliner fabric and contact cement, not any spray can that says 3m on it. Please keep liking and watching!