How To Install Headliner with Kevin Tetz & Eastwood

[@jcuvier135]

Couple of things. . . You probably won't get little spots of adhesive on the face side of the fabric if you don't check for tackiness and then use the same gloves to smooth the fabric onto the headliner. Also, I think I'd have gone ahead and folded over the entire 2" or so of extra fabric and trimmed the excess edge after gluing it to the back of the headliner plastic. Probably doesn't matter, but I'd personally feel more confident doing it that way. The way you did it, I foresee a risk of cutting closer to the headliner than I'd want to and ending up with an uneven back edge. I'm impressed with the quality ethic, though! I always pay as much attention to the details that nobody else will see as the ones everybody will see and I appreciate it when other people demonstrate that attention to detail. Nicely done.

[@trvman1]

I just ripped off the old headliner fabric. Left the old backing up. Took the new piece that has foam backing and just used a staple gun to put it up :) I sprayed the staples first with a color close to the fabric color and NO ONE has ever noticed the staples and it looks clean and nice. It''s an older caravan and not my main car, so who really cares.

[@k.t.valkyrie-celebratingyo2468]

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[@juliosantos9289]

I've watched a couple of videos about this and I like your method the best. I'm going to redo my headliner. Thanks for the info. Good video.

[@centralbears3010]

Great job. I hope you do another video on the old style head liner. You are a great teacher.

[@57WillysCJ]

The flat headliners are fairly easy. The curved ones are a bit more difficult. Especially if they have that crappy foam glued to them. I remember the first time I went into a fabric store to buy material, the old ladies gave me the stink eye until I fully explained what I was going to do. Guys didn't go to fabric stores back then. I took my wife with me every time after that. Not a problem these days.

[@jcuvier135]

Agreed. A curved headliner requires a pretty stout adhesive. Otherwise, you end up with something more like a drum head stretched across the ceiling.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice job Kevin. i have replaced a few headliners and the results are worth the effort

[@johnjude2685]

Seems like the best option for me to listen to your video, Thanks

[@tommynix6957]

Thank you for this video, I was able to do my on headliner and it looks Great . Please keep making videos

[@TheSuccessfulLeader]

Simply EXCELLENT DISPLAY!

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

I'm getting ready to do this to my 78 Camaro, and my question is the ABS head liner board is flat, how does it mold its self in the car? Also what year and model did that light come out of??? Thanks

[@Cheeky_Goose]

I wish you did it on a headliner board that wasn't perfectly flat but I still really like your strategy of going super slow unlike everyone else on KZbin because I really don't want to ruin my fabric.

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Just sand it smooth 😂

[@planopadams1]

Great video. Just wanted to see how they do it cause I'm getting someone to redo my head liner in my 96 Honda Civic EX.

[@emeraldaisle2927]

Very informative and professional. Thanks.

[@eastwoodco]

Thanks for watching!

[@samg5543]

The best way I have found to do these is to fold the fabric over to completely cover the other half, then spray glue over the both exposed surfaces completely, and you will not run out of glue and have to reapply. Eliminates any need for paper to cover the "face" side.

[@milandestep5976]

I like when this guy explains the DIYs

[@benbassett2503]

Hey when your starting to apply the head liner fabric on to the base you can also use a small paint roller that is like 5 inches wide and you can reach under the fabric and push it like that instead of using your hand that could put a wrinkle in the head liner fabric.

[@chrisj2004]

He could have also used the empty cardboard roll the headliner came on under the folded section after he sprayed the adhesive. Then just rolled the roll forward. It would have made it easier than running from side to side of the table.

[@1998gst4611]

In his case he could use some type of roller to push the material out on the glue but not all cars have flat headliners like he's doing which is easy to work on. Most modern cars these days have headliners that have valleys with high and low spots especially where it meets up to the dome light openings and coat hanger openings and also around the sides of the headliner where they come up to an angle not flat. Also most newer cars use foam back material with the fabric bonded to it, what kevin tetz is using for material is a flat piece of fabric with no foam on it.

[@Stormtours]

I'm not sure what is in the Eastwood Pre-paint and Prep, but be very careful when putting acetone on ABS because acetone will dissolve ABS. If you have a textured dashboard that is ABS and clean it with acetone, you will no longer have a textured dashboard, but just a dashboard.

[@rickblackhawk7264]

In the past I would trim the extra after rolling it over so I would have enough to grip

[@MrMcbuck48]

Would have bin nice to have seen it installed.

[@stevegunderson2392]

I was hoping you would put it in the car. Where do you get a ABS plastic headliner for an older camaro?

[@TheMarcusGomez]

did this with sub box fabric on a custom cover for my 67 mustang rear speaker mount area that covers the trunk between the seats and the rear window.

[@salamalycoom]

On a sunny day, cars can reach over 100' fh. Are you confident that carpet adhesive can withstand those conditions?

[@joshuacarlin1427]

high heat adhesive is the way to go

[@guypehaim1080]

In addition to hand smoothing the fabric onto the substrate, I would use a short napped paint roller on the fabric to insure a complete bond.

[@1017cutlass]

Where do you get the abs sheets? I’d like to get some for door panel backing boards

[@rovercoupe7104]

This was a pleasure to watch. Thank you. M.

[@arcadiagreen150]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to tackle this type of thing very soon

[@InternetDude]

Kevin is awesome!

[@kelinjohnson7421]

definitly going to change my head line fabric on my 2008 dodge charger rt. the kids kinda messed it up with finger prints plus i been wanting to change it out for years

[@jaedendeboer765]

Does this work for foam

[@moisesduarte6072]

“Take advantage of your buddy” hahahaha

[@jimpatch5970]

Do you use the same gloves all the way from Pre-paint Prep to the Adhesive spray / touch for tacky and pressing the fabric down?

[@johng2268]

You use fabric with foam or without foam?

[@tjshine8022]

Well done, but how do I get the old headliner (solid one piece) out of a 4 door Silverado???

[@tomtruesdale6901]

TJ, found this video where the gentleman removes and installs a head liner from a 4 door Silverado: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqW2YoqjrLqYnLM

[@josephdeffendoll3056]

Like your show. Thanks for the knowledge, and doing it right.

[@LasseHuhtala]

With some speaker box wrapping techniques one might even be able to wrap those sun visors properly without visible seams.

[@charlottehonse7420]

I have not done this before but am considering it because I'm a DIYer. Is there a paper template for the shape of the headliner or did you just use a tape measure? The car has no headliner to use as a template. Thanks!

[@bentonmi24]

Hi Kevin! Thanks for this video. I have a question for you. I have an airstream camper that has a carpet like substance on the walls and would like to cover with upholstery fabric. Do you think this adhesive you used would work for me?

[@DJfresh102]

I have seen some other videos on headliners and all of them add a foam in between the fabric anc the headliner. is this needed?

[@austinfouts9139]

No

[@carsonlomax7053]

great job Kevin but was I the only one wanting to see how you made those interior trim panels? Were any Snuggies sacrificed for the Sled?

[@seymourcake752]

What's the thickness of the abs plastic?

[@mapede1]

i was waiting for the installation

[@robertjuker6910]

I'm watching Eastwood so I can get the job done right ✔

[@howardrice9527]

how many cans did you use on the headlindiner?

[@willtopower2158]

Recently replaced a vinyl ,bow type, headliner, I used 3M spray adhesive which is already starting to bleed through. Any recommendation for an adhesive that will not bleed through vinyl?

[@dee1380]

my headliner board got soaked so bad, that it's no good.. or it seems to be incredibly thin.. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance..

[@JasonLitman]

Doesn't using the same pair of gloves touching the face side after testing for "tackiness" transfer some adhesive to the side you don't want to? EDIT: Commented before hearing your surface prep method of removing that occasional adhesive

[@itolond]

no foam backing?

[@Napalmnate]

Is one can of spray adhesive enough to complete a headliner install?

[@barrykelly2722]

Okay so I have installed about 6 headliners successfully. However I recently botched a job due to the deep recesses in the fiberboard frame. So I have a new headliner that needs to be removed so I can attempt a second install. Any hints on the process?

[@martyloveless1969]

Did you ever get that new headliner removed? I have the same issue, the spray adhesive did not adhere well to the recessed areas. I used " 3M 77". Need something stronger. Thanks

[@barrykelly2722]

@martyloveless1969 Marty, I did complete the headliner but it has yet to be installed. The rear portion of the headliner was the issue. It has some steep cavities and that is where I started on round 2. The normal process is the smooth portion first followed by the more challenging areas but that failed. I had to grab another can of that 3M headliner spray and more fabric but it's good now.

[@Mac13587]

And he got it right after seven times! Great!! Use a 2"x2' tube to roll and make sure the surfaces are compressed to stick.. or it is going to drop down soon and do it all again!

[@03Misael21]

Is that resurfacer good to use on a factory sun visor for say a 2010 Chevy impala?

[@xenios1820]

Where can I get that same ABS sheet of plastic? Any input from anybody would be appreciated!

[@kevinlaroche6589]

I found mine on EBay....

[@elijahwilliams118]

Where can I get a headline board for a 1989 Buick Lesabre

[@markbrown4080]

Nice video

[@sonparabailar]

7:15 "Shake it til your balls rattle" PHRASING!

[@selenelopez4466]

What if my car doesn’t have the headliner backing? It seems like my car just has foam and cloth.

[@stormchasecom]

Kevin, prep that ABS with Acetone, tell me what happens... (caution: don't do this, acetone dissolves ABS. Even for a quick wipe down, it can deform the surface and that plastic sheet looks pretty thin!)

[@DJInclined]

How many people do you usually have for filming? This one seems to be just KT? I'm working on a video build log for my vehicle and its all self filmed with a tripod. Seems to make everything take twice as long but its coming out good. Anyhow, thanks for being an inspiration Eastwood, loving your products each time I try them. Your right about the interior, I've had to most fun with the interior on my previous car than another part. and oh yeah i shake till my balls rattle too.

[@eastwoodco]

+DJ Inclined Some videos are shot by the person on-camera (on a tri-pod), and yes, that does take a lot longer to do the work on the car. Usually there is a camera operator. Sometimes two camera operators, depending on the action.

[@Squat_House]

Sick wall in your avatar

[@firpofutbol]

I want to purchase plastic resurfacer but it is not available in tan, only black

[@eastwoodco]

Yes, it's only available in black (at least at this time).

[@charlespartak2435]

shouldnt you maybe spray the backside edges before you trim the excess so your work surface doesnt get sprayed with glue?

[@pd1jdw630]

bristels for brushing horses are much softer. you might want one ore two of those. ore maybe eastwood can sell them.

[@TheTsunamijuan]

A J roller, or even a broom handle can make working with contact adhesives and fabrics much easier. Even using some sort of caul and a deadblow hammer and a caul/sacrifical surface, to compress surfaces together helps a ton. Cause most contact adhesives work by bonding to themselves. Not so much the specific materials your using.

[@shuvang]

Just did my first attempt and it is way harder than it looks. Go extremely slow and find some good adhesive and watch the video a couple of times. Just used autozone headliner adhesive and it did a poor job. I let it sit for like a few minutes and it didn’t even stick most of the new headliner.

[@nelanvimatech8326]

well explained

[@rtodaro01]

Kevin RoCKS!!!!

[@Luketochkin]

One BIG thing that really bothers me about this whole video (and this is only one of them) is that he keeps pressing, rolling or spraying glue out of the can with his hands and not cleaning them off or getting new gloves before touching the shown surface. Right after applying the glue he goes and touches a shown faux SUEDE material. I don't know if you guys have ever worked with that stuff but glue sticks to it like shit on velcro and will not, WILL NOT come off. Even if he's not using that material, you shouldn't spray glue out of a can and then go and touch the shown side. That's just a recipe for restart. I've seen Kevin do some nice work, but this has to be one of the worst explanations on how to do it

[@1998gst4611]

let me mind you Kevin is a professional paint and body guy not an upholsterer

[@davidlis6709]

Nice job of going slow and showing all the small steps. Suggestion: next time use blue gloves so we can see your fingers working.

[@landmanhall]

When rolling the fabric from the middle, its too bad you didnt have a long cardboard tube the exact size of the fabric to help roll it evenly. ; )

[@davewhite2240]

Appears that having three people would be optimal ....

[@zero260designlab3]

Thank you :)

[@garciabe83]

Is this guy related to Jack Black?

[@mollywapyo]

yes he's the evil twin .

[@mecaupholsterytips]

that is not the right glue.. nice video so

[@1998gst4611]

why isn't the eastwood aerosol spray glue the right glue to use what glue is the right one?

[@spacetraveler3286]

Shake till your balls rattle 👍don't forget to shake the can aswell 😎

[@davidsumpter4933]

I really liked the video however it seems like the experts always include processes that are not available to everyone. Not everyone has a sand blaster for plastic laying around the house.

[@hoffmanshaven]

If you are covering the plastic then just sand the crap out of it with 180 then clean with mineral spirits or paint thinner. I don't like using acetone on plastic but you can if you don't get aggressive. Once the plastic is clean just apply adhesive and cover. The only other thing you can do is refinish the plastic but I've never done that before. I have always just cleaned it and covered it or painted it. I would like to try this refinish product he has to see how good it works.

[@jonell1425]

If you're not overly obsessive about the texture, and are okay with the contrast...assuming an exact match is extremely unlikely...couldn't you just prep the surface (remove the old foam crud and smooth) and just spray it with bed liner?

[@stupidstoned2404]

6:55 - making your bed 101

[@yoblob34]

Ouch ! Sounds painful.

[@jefflindsey9589]

It says how to install headliner WTF?

[@illmaticstyles]

restore

[@raminnajibi8343]

👍 🏎

[@thcbanda9677]

I can pay for u to make me one

[@erikdoering2920]

after you have made sure you have enough material, use clothes pins to hold it in place.

[@koitorob]

You're using carpet adhesive? Sounds like a BIG mistake to me! You need to use a high temperature paint otherwise when the sun heats up the roof and then the headlining, the glue gives up...

[@billy99100]

Hes movement gives my anxiety.. smh

[@scotthester2189]

your technique created wrinkles for my headliner. good video minus application of headliner. regret watching.. there are other videos that show the right way to do it.

[@donaldstott1171]

my 1957 is started hanging down at the seems it not crusty it petty thick should I just glue it back up. ?the Chevy was my dad's first car and it been stored .

[@eastwoodco]

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[@ExtremeRecluse]

Why replace the fabric? Strip it down. Remove the old crust foam and just paint it

[@sunnygabriel7147]

Spray, spray, fabric, no install. Wasted time, I can't get back. Dang!

[@kidmetal1369]

TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK...PLZ

[@dagoodbrotherslandscaping8098]

Bull ship..I need to demonstrate on a headliner not a flat plastic board

[@timothyday3654]

Truck is unwatchable since losing you.

[@Zeus-vo2nq]

"Shake it till your balls rattle." LOL!