Fixing the Headliner on an AU Falcon! Roof Lining DIY Repair Guide for Beginners

Today we're fixing the one thing about my AU Falcon that annoyed me the most - the saggy headliner! The plan - remove my existing saggy headlining, strip off all the old material and foam, and then replace it with some new headliner fabric from eBay.
As it turns out, the choice of glue is extremely important here - and whilst I tried my best to select the best product for the job, I didn't quite hit the mark. Luckily, with a bit of time and patience, things turned out pretty good!
🧰 Parts Used
Headliner Fabric: ebay.us/yUpnbt
As ordered: 151cm x 200cm ⋅ Light Gray
As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Overview
00:45 - How to remove headliner
01:22 - Removing fixtures
02:22 - Removing fabric & foam
04:03 - What you'll need
06:32 - Gluing the material
08:09 - Aftermath
09:11 - Refitting fixtures
09:47 - Reinstalling headliner
12:01 - Conclusion
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Please note: I enjoy working on cars but I can't promise that what I do will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car, or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and if you're not sure what you're doing, get a qualified mechanic to help you out.

[@ianludwig6382]

I love the fact that every single headlining replacement video I've searched is from Australia

[@mcada99]

My local motor trimmer tells me that one way to make your new headlining last is to make sure the ends are rolled over the lip of the board, front and back. Both Ford and Holden do theirs cheaply by just cutting it off at both ends. The heat and sun from your windscreen then make the foam deteriorate early. That's why, when the sag begins, it's often from near the windscreen. Manufacturers who are more mindful of this will both roll the lining over the front and back lips, as well as install a trim piece to lock it in place and protect the foam. Commodores had it done on the back, but not the front.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup it's a good idea. Mine were rolled over slightly at the ends, and I also put staples around the perimeter just in case.

[@FiftySixishTV]

Here's a shortcut upholsters look at me funny for doing all the time; those falcon and commodore hoodlining boards are made of fibreglass and they can get wet, so I just hose the old foam off them and wait for them to dry haha so much easier. I'd done so many for a VT/VX/VYI that I got a spare hoodlining board from the wreckers as an exchange board so I always had a hosed and dry one ready to go if I'm in a hurry that day. Otherwise, if the board is cardboard and can't be wet, or I don't have time to let it dry and I have to go old school, the sweeping it through the interior light hole into the wheelie bin trick is exactly what I do haha, although you should use a stiff plastic bristled brush, so much easier. Good job for a first time though, falcon ones are much harder to stick down because they're so dishy compared to a commodore, but you got very few crinkles in the fabric by the look of it. Also the front and back against the windscreens, you should roll the fabric around and double glue it so it doesnt start lifting because there's nothing there to hold the fabric down once it's all back together

[@DiscoFang]

My very first thought as he started the video was "Water-blaster". Then looked closely to confirm it was either fiberglass or plastic.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Great tip. I planned to apply the glue almost immediately, so I definitely didn't want to introduce water into the equation. The brush is a good idea though!

[@steved3702]

Folding over is obvious, but Ford did not think to do that for my Territory. The interim solution was using a staple gun around the perimeter; the only place it has come apart so far. My TH Magna ended with grey-painted drawing pins in a pleasing diamond arrangement.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@steved3702 I ended up stapling mine around the perimeter before I installed it. If you put them right on the edge you'll never see them once installed. Good safety net to have in my opinion.

[@steved3702]

@@MotoringBoxTV Not perfect though. It was my Territory featured on Hubnut's channel. From his in-car camera angle, you can make out the staples along the windscreen! 😂

[@bernard8961]

You deserve more subs this is quality content

[@SpaceManShortz]

I ended up calling a professional to get my AU headliner replaced, couldn't be more happy and it's lasted for well over 6 years

[@beyondbackwater4933]

I did the same for my el xr8. I removed it myself and had an upholsterer match the factory headliner. Only cost $120

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@beyondbackwater4933 great way to save a bit of cash.

[@Dino_Dad.]

Thorough job well done. I did my vienta wagon a few years back. The best glue is the upholsteres stringy spray glue in the maroon can, spray both surfaces and wait 10 mins then it's good to go. It lasted ages and never sagged again.

[@steved3702]

@@Dino_Dad. Did the upholsterer put in foam? It seems the be the foam disintegrating rather than the glue giving way, so I am wondering if it is better to leave out the foam. Finish may be less satisfactory, though.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think you need the foam otherwise the material will get wrinkles when you try to mould it around corners and the like.

[@TripleJ85]

What a mission man. When my BA sagged, I took it to a guy in Moorooka. It only took him a couple of hours and I don't remember it costing a lot (maybe $200-300?). The liner lasted fine for the next 5 years that I had the car. So I think the top tip is to let somebody else do it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good tip haha

[@zach1181]

this is the video I was looking for my 1999 au falcon. Never thought a video as good and specific for my model of car would exist

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad the video was useful mate.

[@zach1181]

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah I was lucky and got a steal off gumtree for my first car for $1500. Ive been saving for a car at 17 and finally found the car of my dreams. Being a mechanic with tools i thought fixing my crappy headliner would be a fresh start and it only has 165,800kms on the odometer. seller also had old service records all the way back in 2003. great vids love the content

[@smact1]

A falcon headliner is like a VT’s the fuel cap door.

[@steved3702]

They all seem the same. I would not be surprised if there was only one supplier serving all Australian manufacturers back in the day.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They probably were haha

[@jamesfrench7299]

Late 80s though 1990s seem the worst. Many American cars of the period had the same problem.

[@jonobrtn]

i just bought a BA and found this out too late

[@jamesvozar1]

true hey.

[@robertwshephard4454]

This guy is so honest and helpful. Good heads up on the glue. That stuff is critical. You did a great job and covered all of the pitfalls.

[@tmmtmm]

Pro tip: if the glue doesn't get you high from the fumes, it won't last.

[@thelizardus]

Electric space wizard!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I recall it being pretty strong, didn't get high though unfortunately.

[@BTW...]

@@MotoringBoxTV Fortunately that is. I was working at a Co. who used large amounts of contact adhesive, with the Toluene 'high', that had me felling very 'off'. Turns out that was a series of small heart attacks. I left and my Dr ordered blood tests, next day in cardiac ward having stents installed... a year later major bypass surgery. Better ways to get a high with less risk.

[@histriamagna1014]

Hello from Slovenia. Nice job mate. Your voice gives the whole process a really calming vibe. Finally somebody who is not hectically tryng to look impressive.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for stopping by again. If I was more hysterical I'm sure I'd get more views!!?

[@histriamagna1014]

@@MotoringBoxTV Well, not from people like me. In today's crazy fast world we need more easy going stuff.

[@HuqBhai2246]

1:19, love the retro VCR sound effects!!! Keep it up mate!

[@idiotsontheroadtruckersmp9914]

before i started watching your channel and seeing your Au falcon, i did not like them but now i love them because of your channel

[@DeckoTD]

God, your production quality is unreal. Keep it up

[@lappin6482]

great work...I wouldn't have the patience for it, so hats off for pushing through 👏👏👏

[@whyzed250]

Looks fantastic. Well done mate.

[@recollectionsnzdigitalcontent]

Really appreciate your videos mate, I have a Commodore with a saggy headliner so I'm gonna have a crack at mending it sometime too, cheers for the tips here. As many have said before, your content is quality - keep it up!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Worth a try if you have the patience and time. Good luck!

[@mikfalk8019]

I remember watching this video a couple of years ago because I watch the channel, now the lining on my 2000 AU Fairmont is starting to go. I reckon I'll do it myself for the experience. Waiting a week for glue to dry is ok. I'm more interested in being able to make sure the new fabric is in perfectly and then I'll peg and weigh down. Also. both sun visors have been coming apart since I bought the car a year ago so I guess I'll do it all. Great video. Great channel. Good to see the Mitsubishi done.

[@mikfalk8019]

F.Y.I. I tried the link for the fabric and eBay can't find page. Probably removed I guess.

[@efremgebrehiwot8695]

love your work

[@Noelly1980]

Looks good mate. Great video. 👌

[@chrisnewton2325]

Interesting video mate can't help but to click and watch everyone you put up ✌️

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for your support!

[@tooeasy5394]

Good job mate, I appreciate your honesty, thanks

[@rodneymcgiveron]

Top notch ....my AU has the same issue but hasn't properly sagged yet ..will have to do it one day and this helps a lot...Your videos are awesome....Thanks....My AU is a Series 2 Futura..I love the old bird ...

[@ryanpalmer2442]

Well done another top job 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers mate.

[@351nang]

Nice work, thank you.

[@denc6505]

Another quality vid. I should be working but i had to watcu this first. Loved the recap of removing the headlining. The old eject sound of the VHS... just gold. Looks good. My EB Falcon needs ti be done. See how i go for time. Keep up the grouse content👌👍

[@andrewhartrick9337]

Den C ; I was so sure that sound was a slide projector , I don’t have either now 😆

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@andrewhartrick9337 can confirm VHS eject!

[@denc6505]

Hey Andrew do you still have the slides and tapes though? I have a vhs and tapes still but dont think anything plugs into it 😂

[@markbehr88]

Great video.

[@StopDropandLOL]

Dude, it’s night and day compared to before. I know you aren’t a huge fan of a result but I think it looks awesome.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Oh yeah, much much better than before. But not as good as what a professional could do. Still, it was fun to try and I learnt a lot from it.

[@don19655]

EXCELLENT Job, Especially for your First time. It look's like a Professanal dod it, and you saved a TON of money. Keep up the Great Work, Don. California, U. S. A..

[@TheLuke2reeve]

Love the video mate! I attempted to do my territory turbos head lining and gave up. My mate runs a interior trimming buisness and loaded his ute up and came and fixed it right away. He used a spray adhesive with a pressure gun. He had the hoodlining in the car and looking perfect within 2 hours. Just had to leave the windows down in the garage every night for a few days as the glue he used was quite strong. But looks brand new now!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Sounds like he has the right glue for the job!

[@DirtyBlueshirtAU]

Awesome DIY job!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate!

[@gregmyatt9932]

Brings back some memories, and nightmares. Had to replace 100’s of these when they were new cars still under warranty. Just recently did my parents AU using your method. I found a wurths product spray on glue which worked out beautifully.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Really, that early in their lives huh?

[@gregmyatt9932]

MotoringBox Not as bad as a 20 year old one, but yeah, the odd bubble here and there. It was common, and technicians would usually pick up on it, not the customer and replace it under warranty.

[@edgeGabe]

I bought some REPCO contact adhesive spray to do a temporary fix on the back which started to go first. didn't work at the time as I was getting foam from the damaged liner dropping down all over the back seat and gave up. But the glue has been lasting for years and very strong. Always considered the job to be impossible for a novice but thinking of another try on the whole liner. The glue idea came from a YT vid but they didn't show removing the dried out foam.

[@reeffeeder]

What a bobby dazzler! Nice work.

[@TheAussiePVP]

Extremely well explained good work! Thanks

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AussieBill128]

You did a great job from what I saw. My au needs this done badly. I got a quote from a motor trimmer a few years ago and he wanted $300. I'm glad you put the comment at the end about it essentially being a tedious job and not particularly enjoyable. As with anything to do with DIY to cars, if it's your only car, you're under the pump to get it finished and that takes away a lot of the enjoyment, especially if you've never done it before. Like everything, you can't beat the bloke that does it for a living, you can only give it your best shot. Good stuff.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, I'm lucky in that I have other cars to drive and could take my time. Doing stuff like this against the clock would be quite stressful.

[@edgeGabe]

$300 a few years ago + 2 years. I hope it hasn't doubled. But I'll pay that.

[@mikejung3908]

Good job👍

[@samkaur4098]

I watched this video several times as the hood lining has come down in my VE Commodore.I was contemplating to do this myself but i do not feel comfortable with this job.Must say you did a great job on yours.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good choice... It's a tough one.

[@obs4281]

Looks awesome! Well done :)

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers mate.

[@theorameka2468]

Just watched this au head linning replacement you done Shaun, WELL DONE BRO👍🏾just like a professional would do it👏🏾👏🏾

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks 👍 Still looks perfect in 2021

[@moifaamoimoi5927]

Solid job Well done

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers.

[@donmunro2054]

As always your presentation is crisp and on point, well done again. Back in the 70's we used to replace a perfectly good headliner covering for fun after a custom paint job, and usually with a color that would now make one gag, usually some wannabe 60's theme......i am astonished at your first attempt and success. i would add...use a spray (Alcolin) or other acid free adhesive, definitely use a paint roller to apply the new material and rather remove and replace via the tailgate if you can (drop the rear seating) By the way i am the proud owner of a '99 Fairmont, you might want to do a presentation on replacing the rear door locking servo's, mine packed up and i believe it is a fairly common issue.

[@ricknel76nelson54]

Looks great! I really need to do mine.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Worth doing, even if you just pay someone else!

[@jamesdixon4124]

My family had a Magna with a bad headliner. We fixed it by using drawing pins to hold it up in a cool pattern in the roof. Good video👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Classy!

[@rickman2267]

Good work mate! I wouldn't have the patience!

[@durdre]

Great video 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate!

[@philfordxr6t]

Good job 👍

[@javtech3983]

Great video...Did it during lockdown on my BA wagon...used silicone and a little roller and rolled the edges over...tedious...but was quoted $400 for it.. ended up getting the fabric for my wagon and 2 utes for $120 off ebay...and 3 tubes of silicone and done...might try the next one with a notched spreader next time...

[@jackenglefield7836]

the single most useful video on youtube

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad it was useful!

[@seahippies]

Gernied the foam on mine - worked very well.

[@steveh6054]

Enjoying your video's. Exactly! not a fun job and being in Brisbane with heat and humidity a lot of headliners need repair. I compend you for doing your own but when I lived in Brisbane I got my BF repaired for $250.

[@martyburgess341]

A job well done! As long as it looks the part it will do for a daily ;)

[@28daysz]

I used kitchen laminate benchtop adhesive. Works like a charm and unparalled adhesion.

[@LukeLappage95]

More keen to try doing this in my au fairlane now, got super lucky with my falcon au wagon as found a mint redone one at the wreckers and scored it for $30.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Lucky, that's cheap!

[@redepsilon5]

Good vid, thanks.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

No problem 👍

[@farnthboy]

My AU Xr8 is starting to sag was well, although not as bad as yours. I've used grey drawing pins in a couple of key spots to keep it out of the way. Am planning to respray the car as the roof clear coat is just starting to go & was going to redo the headliner at that point in time. To do it myself looks a bit challenging. Great video by the way.

[@stephenwood4053]

Like this vid. I just bought a Ghia with liner held up with pins grrr. Your info is fine.

[@cameronholmes7483]

That was a great job - very professional. My roof lining started to drop in my BA Fairlane - I paid a guy to do it as he had more knowledge than I - I see you went over the front and rear edges (Ford and Holden did not do this when making their cars). My shade of roof fabric was slightly a darker grey, but still happy nonetheless.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The colour of mine is slightly lighter than the plastics, but I think it's close enough.

[@scou738]

earned a sub for your hard work m8

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, it was bloody hard.

[@robertharrison8014]

hello sean great work on the hood line looks as good as a new old stock from ford keep the great work up from phill with the xf falcon

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers mate, good to see you.

[@williamdawson2746]

Good informative vid. Might be brave and try this on a VT CALAIS. CHEERS.

[@dev10199]

Tons of good info here thanks. Did mine with permatex spray adhesive, but it came a bit loose in one spot because I pulled the fabric too taut in one area.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It sounds like a great option. If I'm ever silly enough to try it again in the future I'll definitely use that.

[@appletechlikes7075]

I’ve done it once, never again. Btw unused a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the old back foaming. Makes it easier to clean it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good idea!

[@1969Risky]

I did the same thing using the crevice tool on my vacuum cleaner to do mine. no mess!

[@maorifury1999]

this video is on, saved me 500 buks you legend!

[@josemanuel5749]

Thankfully my Chevy Sonic has fabric headliner, it doesn't suffer from this problem but it as pain to clean and not damage it.

[@cthawes]

Great job. They are quite easy to do. To get the foam off just use a hand wire brush for the glue you need contact adhesive it’s yellow in colour and needs to be sprayed on both sides leave till they both go tacky then put together :). And only do one half at a time

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Great tip!

[@gtafanaticdude]

Really interesting hearing your comments at the end, I'd already made my mind up of "ohhhh that looks great, but oh my it looks like a painful job"

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Worth a shot if you have the time and don't mind putting in the effort. I guess I just didn't find it very fulfilling overall!

[@gtafanaticdude]

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah that's a good point, most of us say we love working on our vehicles, but whinge and bitch while we're mid project, it's all about finishing it and being able to see what you've done

[@gazzabro55]

Good as gold mate

[@andrewrose9707]

Nice work and it looks great. Don't know if I am just lucky but my 1998 AU XR8 headliner shows no signs of sagging. It does however, have a sunroof, which may be a factor? Love the videos

[@mrjingles77]

Haha. I liked the Majora's mask reference there.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Congrats, I knew someone would recognise it!

[@jamesfrench7299]

You at least tackled this unpleasant job head on and got a perfectly good result for that car. I was fortunate enough to find a good one at a self serve wrecker for my NC and managed to wrestle it through the front doors of the two cars. I used my little Laser to bring it home as the LPG tank in the Fairlane precluded use of the 60/40 split fold rear seat. The edges were abit frayed by the time I had forced it in three cars but the trim hides all that and it looks beautiful 3 years later.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

How'd you fit it in a Laser? Haha

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@MotoringBoxTV Laser has some tricks such as 60/40 split fold seat and the hood lining itself curls willingly in the sides. It fitted front to rear no problem in the sedan -which is slightly longer than the hatch.

[@puddinwk]

Recommend septone spray contact adhesive worked well on mine.

[@munnsie100]

Love this video! My EB Wagon’s front section of the cardboard backing itself has fallen down, not fun! At least the cargo area section (separate board) is still okay...

[@MotoringBoxTV]

So long as it doesn't touch your head or impede vision, you can definitely live with it.

[@munnsie100]

MotoringBox, it pisses me off, I’ll be getting it fixed soon. Spoils the rest of the otherwise undamaged interior.

[@bluroket]

+1 for VCR effects :)

[@micko1404]

yeah, I had the harem tent set up for a while, and clogged up a vacuum cleaner sucking up all the broken down foam.

[@geoff1971]

I worked at Johnson control in thomastown making headlines for the vt-vz commodore range, the Mitsubishi 380 and the Toyota camry and Avalon, shame the factory closed in 07.the foam was always the weakest part of the liner.

[@TheGoonBong]

Enjoy your content mate. Hope you see a return on your efforts.

[@TaragoPreviaEstima]

As soon as you said you're going to use Quick Grip I said NOO the glue is crap, don't use 3M either. I never let it dry for a week tho, a few days maybe. At first, it sticks but after about 2 or 3 months it fails. I hope you were more successful than me. I have not done the headliner yet only door trims and I now use High-Temperature Contact Adhesive HTA1000 but it needs to be used outside or in a well-ventalated area. From my failed attempts with door trims even with HTA1000 I have not attempted to do a headliner yet but I am going to try one soon on a wagon and I needed to see this so thanks heaps for making this clip.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

So far so good, going on 6 - 7 months now and it hasn't changed. It would have been 100% humidity on the day (raining heavily, and had been for the few days prior) plus it was pretty cold and I was filming in an open garage, so I can't blame the glue entirely. It stuck very well in the end and has tolerated some very extreme temperatures so far.

[@TaragoPreviaEstima]

@@MotoringBoxTV Good to know. I paid $180 for a pro to do the headliner in my AU 3 years ago but my wagon I want to give it a go my self :)

[@Mouseofdoom]

When removing the roof lining from my BA I just used a Karcher to remove the foam. Was a lot simpler than using a scraper. It didn't take very long and was very thorough. Then I just sprayed the lining using a couple of cans of light grey spray paint from Mitre 10 .... Thanks for the video ~(,, ,,">

[@LukeWham]

Beaut vid and a great job. Looks professional to me. Wondering what camera you use to make your vids?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate. Nothing special - just a Canon G7x II.

[@justgjt]

100% agree with your colour match thoughts. Do you have to reapply a foam to the fibreglass headboard before applying the new liner ?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The liner already had a foam on it, it was great.

[@bafg182]

I had a BA Fairmont Ghia with a saggy headlining, I took it to a place at Rocklea (near Bunnings) and they put in an exchange reconditioned headlining for well under $200 and it was done in under an hour. Money well spent

[@lukenuske4394]

I have an FG sedan who's headlining is starting to sag. Could you share the company's name who you used for your BA?

[@Joepoppy22]

Awesome video mate and a job well done....I wonder if there's another brand of glue out there better than the one you used?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Maybe. I do think the one I used would have worked a lot better on a dry, sunny day. It was pretty cold and raining heavily the day I applied it.

[@7306mark]

You are more patient than me. Just recently i ended up paying a local guy that does headliners for my nc fairlane. It was $220 well spent. He did a great job and saved me the stress of stuffing it up and paying him to fix it anyway 🤣. Well done though

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Definitely not a bad price to pay to avoid the job. If I was doing it I'd want more than $220!!

[@7306mark]

Yeah i was more than happy to pay him $220 to do it

[@Beer_Dad1975]

One thing I'd point out is you can be pretty brutal with the headliner itself, it's a fibre composite and it's incredibly flexible - keeping that in mind will make removal and installation a bit easier. If you do spit it, it'll be near the edges and probably only tiny - just use a bit of fabric tape to repair and it'll be sweet.

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

Hey will u get a 1993 4x4 hilux but I might be getting one for my first car and wanna know what I’m doing if I get it ( if I don’t get my dad driving lights) but keep up with the good work and yeah stay safe and all that crap

[@bossdog1480]

I remember when car headliners were built to stay in place. You did a great job on this one I have to say. Just thinking though, did you stir the glue before using it? Sometimes they can separate if they've been sitting for a while. I'm glad my BA wagon hasn't decided to drop yet.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup I did, sorry I didn't show that. It did a great job in the end, just took loads of time. I think the cold weather and the moisture in the air from all the rain really worked against me.

[@ceffydriver]

Easiest way to fix a Australian car sagging head lining is to get the offending 19 to 21 year old car, sell it on market place or gumtree and then buy yourself a 33 year old Japanese import that will have immaculate interior. ;) FYI, I bought a cheap highly defectable AU as a daily while I try to get my dead stock perfectly fine defected import off of defect.

[@jamesvozar1]

I wonder what the best glue would be? cheers for another top vid, took 2 years for mine too sag again after a 'pro' did it. haha

[@Cyclingchoice]

Great job!. I am doing my headliner soon. Will be using Permatex (Body Shop Heavy Duty Headliner & Carpet Adhesive form Autobarn) for the glue. Its a spray can and super sticky from what I have seen in Headliners restoration videos on youtube.

[@Cyclingchoice]

@The Prospectors welcome, they are on sale too this week :)

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Sounds like a good product.

[@Cyclingchoice]

Did my headliner during the weekend. The glue is super sticky, its so sticky the only challenge is that if you make a mistake its going to be hard to fix! I did make a few mistakes. But overall the roof looks million times better than what it was before.

[@phrayzar]

I have done this with 2 x AU wagons, which is a lot of real estate to deal with. I tried to get replacements from wreckers, but all the head liners have the same issue, due to the foam backing crystallising (maybe time to stop using foam backed headliner car manufacturers). The main issue is that although you may be able to get most of the old foam off the shell, the old contact adhesive remains, and contact adhesive hates sticking to old contact adhesive. 3M 74 is a foam adhesive spray that is pretty good, but whatever you use, unless you get a solvent and remove the old glue, the bond won't be great. Gap in the market for non foam backed headliner !!!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Interesting about the glue. Mine adhered very well in end, but it'll be interesting to see how it holds up over time.

[@arokh72]

Aaaah the goold olde saggy headliner. A classic 'feature' of many older Falcons and Commodores. The headliner in my BF Fairmont is on it's way out. It's only at the edges, so not serious enough for replacement yet.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I can confirm I have seen a TR/TS Verada (1991 -96) with the same problem.

[@Browns-z6m]

Awesome and honest video! Love the content mate and going through your videos one by one!

[@Chriswales]

1:19 That sound is a blast from past!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Takes you right back huh!

[@Chriswales]

@@MotoringBoxTV Particularly when you were trying to get certain tapes out before your parents opened the front door!

[@mircanika7770]

To remove old foam use a soft brush first and than a little more aggressive one for those tricky bits.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good tip.

[@peterriggall8409]

Top job. Maybe the non water based Quick Grip would have been better. Never done a headliner but have done several underbonnet insulation’s. It was suggested to me that even though the replacement bonnet liners are self adhesive, don’t trust them. Put Quick Grip Gel on the bonnet and the liner. Always used the normal one, quite smelly, but it sticks. You were lucky to get it out the door, with some the only way is removing front or rear window. Loved Griegs Peer Gynt suite (my spelling).

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I actually found a recommendation from Selleys directly that this product was ideal for vehicle headliners, so I decided to go with it. I was worried some of the non water-based glues might dissolve the foam.

[@southerndiy1]

Excellent tutorial 👍 and what a pain in the arse job to do

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup... doubt I'll ever do it again, but every time I look at the new headliner I feel really good about it.

[@djredhareaus38]

I have used that spray adhesive on a speaker bow and yep didn't last very long

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, the temp limit is definitely a worry.

[@merledoughty5787]

I have a 98 Au S/W and the head lining has sagged I will attempt redoing the head liner at least you can get the headliner in through the back hatch

[@troycreely9344]

Recently replaced my fg rooflining, $110 at the wreckage out of a fix g6e same colour.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Pretty good deal if it's clean and in good condition.

[@brentjones9961]

Hey you got there! Be proud most of us wouldnt attempt it👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, it was good enough for me.