Pro Level Headliner Repair 06 Chrysler

How to fix your headliner like a pro - the RIGHT WAY. Step by step instructions to take a sagging headliner and make it look brand new.
Repairing/restoring a headliner is not difficult - the key is to take your time and do it right. John Disque shows you how to go the extra mile to get the best result and your headliner should last a lifetime.
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[@official_cflame]

People can’t believe we did it ourselves & new people that ride with us have no clue.. And that’s because of your teaching💯 Saved us so much money! Thank u very much!! 🙏🏽😎❤️‍🔥

[@raymondboyle6833]

Hi John, I watched your video about 20 times, ordered the new liner and headliner web type adhesive, and then waited about 4 months until I finally was irked enough by the headliner sitting on top of my head while I was driving to commit to the job. My job was a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with the added complication of the rear A/C and overhead entertainment system. So, another wiring harness on the driver's side, same deal, connected down at the bottom of the drivers side seat belt column. One tweeter speaker in the left rear plastic panel. All seat belt bolts had to be removed along with the related plastic trim. Installation of the fabric went perfectly following your middle first approach. Folded over the edges as you did also. On the rear A/C model, the headliner is also attached to the roof by two screws under the pull handle of each A/C vent light coat-hook module and there is a wiring connector there that must be unplugged to remove the module from the roof. There is one bolt in the center of the headliner under a plastic cover where in your video there was a single Christmas tree fastener. There are two bolts under the rear cover of the entertainment system at the end if the rails. After the headliner is removed, there are screws under the plastic track decorative covers for the rails of the entertainment system. The drivers overhead console can stay attached to the headliner along with the entertainment system and rails until after the headliner is removed. The visor connectors were glued to the headliner on both sides as in your video. The A/C duct-work stays attached to the headliner throughout the procedure. The A/C duct is removed by sliding it part way up into the headliner receiving duct then extracting it. A foam strip provides for an interference fit. For my adhesive, the instructions indicated a 2 minute flash time where the product was not sticky, and a maximum working time of 8 minutes, but in reality at 70F it was more like 4 minutes, so working 14" wide sections was key to success. Important to let the product flash, and not press into a clump of wet adhesive so hard that it comes through the foam into the fabric. Point to keep in mind...you can always stop, there is no need to work through to completion if you are working in 14" increments. No need to rush. On re-installation, for models with the overhead entertainment and rear A/C, you need a helper and the side pillar seat belt cover plastic removed so that you can lift in about the center and install the center retaining bolt to hold the headliner basically from the console. With the entertainment consoles, rails, and additional supports, this completed unit is heavy. The headliner is about 4'4" wide and it does have to go up at an angle from the back toward the sun-visors. The helper can watch the wiring harnesses, and make sure that the headliner is clearing the obstacles. No need to trash a good job with the excitement of getting it back in the van. With the headrests up, you can rest it on the headrests while you reposition yourself to lift it to install the center bolt that is part of the entertainment console rail setup. Plug in the harnesses early in the process and confirm the A/C and overhead drivers console is functioning. Appreciate the time that you took to make the video. For me it was 4 days spread over a week and a half. Put the van partially together to drive it in the interim. Six hours to get it out, 6 hours to get the old glue off and prep for adhesive. The old headliner (in my case two pieces of fiberglass with foam in the center) shell also had some weak areas around the edges and the front that needed epoxy work. Two hours to install the new fabric, and 2 hours to trim it and turn over and glue the edges. Six hours to reinstall it, most of the time was taking the time to warm the car with the space heater in the garage it in the garage so as not to break the plastic and to carefully locate the various mounting clips in the plastic panels for installation. Of course, I had to take one more day to completely clean the entire interior to match the new headliner....that would be another 6 hours. Thanks again, from the inside you would think you are driving a new car, and it does have that new car smell. Sort of a stealth new car.

[@JohnDisque]

Lots of great, valuable information in this comment and I hope people take the time to read it. You're not the only person who procrastinated on getting this done. For many people the job seems overwhelming and while it's not a simple 1/2-hour fix like they want it to be... most people can do it and it's well worth it if you ask me. I actually considered starting a business doing only this because so many people have this issue and so many of them don't want to do it themselves and.... once the headliner is out... they can still use their cars. I'm about to do another one on a 97 Silverado truck and I'm going to key-in on some of the things you mention here.... particularly about the flash-time and avoiding the issue of getting wet glue seeping through the foam. I'm glad I was able to help you. It looks like you learned a lot on your own.... but that's usually how things like this go. People come up with better ways, new ideas, more information and everyone progresses and wins. Peace

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

I am very impressed. I did not think it was replaceable. After watching your video I am confident I can finally replace it on our 2006 Caravan. This is by far one of the best videos I have ever seen. Well done. Many thanks! Dan

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Bytor N Snowdog, I'm glad I could help. I think the key is: just taking your time and insist on getting it right. You got this!

[@joshuawinne]

As someone who has never bought a new car from a car lot and replaced a good number of headliners, I stopped using the fabric a decade ago. I use roll on bed liner in grey color. 1000x easier and you have a surface that can be wiped clean if need be.

[@JohnDisque]

Well - whatever works for you. Peace

[@vjones9469]

You done it right! I like that you covered the edges (the right way). Excellent video! Thanks👍👍👍

[@WORLDWIDE1131]

Yes sir, this gives you all the information to either do it yourself or make sure your installer is doing it right..... Thank you for a thorough illustration....

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Worldwide, Yeah... I agree. The issue with paying someone else is: these guys aren't cheap and the better they are the less cheap it gets. LOL Some headliners are multiple pieces and some have sun roofs and other stuff that can make things complicated and time consuming but if your headliner is one piece, such as this video, there's no real reason anyone couldn't do this themselves. I think people assume their car is going to be out of commission while they're doing it and it's just not true. They can drive their car while they're doing it... Things will be a bit noisier but no one needs a headliner for their car to function. Peace

[@cwhite8888]

Thanks so much for the great video. My Son and I just finished our 2005 Grand Caravan and it came out great. Worked as you said, starting from the middle and working it 14-16 inches at a time and that advice really made the difference (and being patient). Thank you!

[@JohnDisque]

Hi Collin. I'm glad I could help and I'm sure your headliner came out great. Thanks for coming by and I wish you and your son the best.

[@stanfordturner]

I watch your pool videos every chance I get and was doing a separate search to fix the headliner in our wheelchair van an 06 Caravan and guess who came up first lol. Thanks for the video. It looks involved and a little awkward for one person but after watching you I'm pretty sure I can do it too.

[@JohnDisque]

Ha! Hi Stan, I knew this would happen one day. You can't get away from me. Yeah - You got the headliner. The whole key... if this is your first one, is to take your time. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to address them. Peace

[@schnellerfuchs13]

You are the ONLY one that explained, that there are only 2clips on either side of the middle thing, that is between the driver and passenger, so I finally got it off without breaking anything. Thank you so much!!!! Awesome!

[@JohnDisque]

Hi. I'm glad I could help. At 22:15 viewers can get a very good look at exactly how this panel is connected, so they don't force anything and wind up breaking something, which is always a drag. Good luck with your headliner. It's not a job everyone is willing to tackle, but that's kind of why I like it. A man could probably make a good living specializing in nothing but this.

[@schnellerfuchs13]

@@JohnDisque true

[@MarkaHuber]

Your video has really encouraged me to get my own minivan done. I will be checking in about it 😊

[@JohnDisque]

Yeah - You got this. Just take your time and think before you cut. Peace

[@roseannarabia6461]

Thank you so much! I was about a week away for making every single mistake that you mentioned in this video. It is really straightforward, easy to follow, and I'm looking forward to doing mine.

[@JohnDisque]

You're welcome. You'll enjoy it and be great at it if you don't rush it. Let me know how it goes.

[@roseannarabia6461]

@@JohnDisque I'll make sure to take my time with it. I definitely don't want to have to do it again anytime soon. 😅

[@roseannarabia6461]

Chrysler really needs to back off on the little gray and red security tabs. Those things have got to be the most irritating part of fixing wiring in this car.

[@JohnDisque]

@@roseannarabia6461 I don't like them either. They break - especially when they're cold.... On those you have to slide the red piece to the right. You don't have to pull the red piece all the way out.... just slide it to the right until it clicks into the unlocked position.

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

Thank you for posting. Money is tigh,t and this helped me a lot! Your work is better than from the factory... Excellent job.

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Snowdog. The key to jobs like this is to take your time. For some reason people try to rush it, especially when they're nervous. You can drive the car without a headliner so there's no good reason to rush through it. Peace

[@AbdulAskewSR]

Great detail. This was the most thorough video I've sen on this subject. Definitely will be following this video meticulously when I get around to do my headliner

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes. Peace!

[@LongBeachHuntington]

I just started researching this project! I think I found the video I will follow. Thanks!!

[@JohnDisque]

Great. My best advice is to take your time. You can drive your car without a headliner. It's a little weird but it'll be fine. Good luck with it. Peace

[@LongBeachHuntington]

It's my work vehicle so I'm not too concerned. @@JohnDisque

[@giniaweaver7377]

Thank you for showing all the details! It was going to cost me over $500 to have mine done but now I feel confident in doing it myself. 😊

[@davidkyle5017]

Excellent job John, I'm gearing up to do this on my wife's van so it's good to have a solid reference.

[@JohnDisque]

Thank you. I think the key is to take your time and set your mind to doing it right, or the best you can. Good-luck with your headliner. Keep me posted on how it comes out. Peace!

[@brnelsonjw]

Mr Disque provides some great advice here. Working on the headliner of my 07 TnC. My thoughts are I am going to be doing this job again in a few years. Not everything worked out. But don't be afraid to try! I would NOT use Permatex Heavy Duty Automotive Headliner Adhesive Item #27828. It set up too quickly and I could not correct various issues.

[@awrosenoff]

Hi John. I just finished replacing the headliner on my 06 Town and Country. Your tutorial gave me everything I needed for a professional installation. I had more things to remove with rear air and power lift gate. I removed all the seatbelts which really helped out. The small paint roller was the way to go. I only rolled the fabric over at the windshield. After seeing that the headliner fell due to the foam deteriorating, I decided not to fold over the rest. Cleaning the fiber board of all glue and residue definitely took the longest, but was worth it. Cost $110 for the foam and 3 cans of 3M. I only used 2 cans, but was glad to have another if needed. Upholstery shop wanted $400 if I brought him in the cleaned board and just installed the fabric. I feel like I am in anew van now!

[@JohnDisque]

I love doing headliners because I get to take my time. Usually I'm fixing things that are emergencies and have to be done ASAP, but you can drive a car without a headliner so.... it gives me that luxury and freedom of doing it right and just enjoying the creative process. Since I made this video I've done 3 other headliners and have also decided to stick with the 3M glue. They're both (Permatex and 3M) about the same... they spray a little different but the 3M gives you that new car smell that people love. I'm glad it went well for you and I'm betting that it looks great. Glad I was able to help. Peace

[@peterlasala4572]

Thanks John great video. Just watched again to refresh before attempting my 2005 Caravan. Also saw a motorcycle in your photo. Maybe an evo? I have a 94 FLHTCU. Do my own work which takes longer but I enjoy and learn from it.

[@cactusbaboon321]

Love the detail in your video. Professional job well documented.

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks. I think it shows in KZbin videos when the creator actually likes what he/she is doing. I could do nothing but headliners for a living. Peace

[@damarpo5467]

Well done! professional job!

[@JohnDisque]

Thank you. I love doing this kind of work because it makes a huge difference and customers can see it everyday. Peace

[@jaylennicoleac]

Amazing Job Mr.Thank u now am doing my van my self

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Antonio. I'm glad I could help. You got this! Peace

[@raylramey]

I wish you had done one with rear air... Those upper vents are what has me concerned as I've heard that they are susceptible to breaking when you try to remove them... Great job though! 👍😁

[@MrSamyfriend]

Muy buen video. Sobre todo porque muestra como quito y como puso el cielo, él sólo. A diferencia de otros videos, me aclaró varias dudas. Gracias!

[@JohnDisque]

Gracias. Me gusta hacer este trabajo. Cualquiera puede hacerlo si se toma su tiempo. Paz

[@dipakmodi8043]

I liked your video, it is thorough and clear and methodical process. i will sure use it during replacing headliner on my Chrysler Town and Country 2002.

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Dipak. I know you got this. My best advice is to take your time. Keep me posted on how it goes for you. Peace!

[@miguelramos2213]

Great video, thank you 😎

[@JohnDisque]

I'm glad you got something out of it. It's why I do this. Peace

[@lukasethan6429]

Excellent instruction. Thank you very much

[@JohnDisque]

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Most automotive work I am committed and forced to do so I can eat. This job I actually like to do and I think that fact somehow conveys to people in this video. Peace.

[@patriciosilva1969]

My 2003 Caravan, which I purchased new (wow, never before kept a car for more than 6 years and this one is already 20 years in my hands!) has the same problem in the headliner. Soon will follow your directions. Is it a one weekend task?

[@JohnDisque]

Sure.... It's as long as you want it to be. And you can drive the car just fine without a headliner. Just reconnect the sun-visors and the computer display at the top-middle if you need it. Peace

[@patriciosilva1969]

@@JohnDisque Many thanks, John.

[@giorgiocisilino4874]

thanks for the video and tips .

[@JohnDisque]

You're welcome. Thanks for your time.

[@view385]

John by the look of the can it looks like Permatex Body Shop Heavy Duty Headliner & Carpet Automotive Adhesive. In your video it appears that you pressed down the foam back fabric immediately after applying it. Is That how you did it or did you wait the 5 minutes as the can says to do or until it got tacky and just did not show that. If you applied fabric right away how did you prevent Adhesive bleed through? Thanks for your response in advance.

[@JohnDisque]

If I remember right - it was a super hot day when I made this video and the glue was curing fast. I've done many many headliners since this and never had any problem with bleed-through. The headliner fabric is breathable and will let air in. Now if you're doing a custom leather or vinyl headliner you're going to want to give it more time. There's ways to test the cure time and a lot of it depends on the weather and humility so there's no absolute time limit. Have a great weekend.

[@billbucktube]

Excellent presentation. I feel better about tackling this. We put a radiant barrier just below out metal roof on our house and it stopped a lot of heat from getting in. Have you ever put any in a van, below the roof and above the headliner pan? I think it would reduce the AC load in full sun.

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks! Yeah - you got this. I recommend taking your time. There's no rush and you can use your car without a headliner. It's just a little noisier. I know some people who put those barriers in for noise reduction. Actually they put them under the carpet and door panels too. Peace

[@billbucktube]

@@JohnDisque When we were replacing our roof I went to a manufacturer and asked, "Which color transmits the least heat through the panel?" They said tests showed the cream colored panels. In addition I asked what else they did when they did their roof? They said the best thing any of them did was to put the "aluminum bubble wrap looking stuff" right under the panels. I said that doesn't look like it would be much insulation. They said it is a radiant barrier more than an insulation. They didn't sell it so I gave the idea more credence, had it installed and it was remarkable! Prior to the install touching the top and bottom of a counter, the top was always warmer than the bottom. Now they are both the same. Apparently long wave infrared passes through regular insulation to some extent but a radiant barrier blocks it. Who knew! The manufacturer knew... I'm going to put some above the headliner pan but leave it out in a test strip to see if my thermal camera will see it.

[@thechef683]

Thank you for the video. 3/16" vs 1/8'' foam backing, which one is better? the thicker the better also applies here?

[@JohnDisque]

It just depends on the car and the look you're after. 1/8" is easier to work with and lays flatter. If you want a more pillowed look use the 3/16." The actual fabric that's glued to the foam is the same so the strength is the same. Some of the old volkswagons had thicker foam if you ant to see the cosmetic difference. Peace

[@collegekrane6141]

Where do you find the glue? I’m sure you can Google head liner glue but I wanna know what you recommend?

[@JohnDisque]

For this job I used both Permatex and 3M. They're both the same high quality but I like the way Permatex sprays a little better than 3M. I got mine on Amazon but I'm sure you can get it lots of places.

[@thomasedwards3372]

Not bad. i like your idea do it right the first time. thanks

[@JohnDisque]

If you try to enjoy yourself you'll be more willing to do it right, but most people see it as a dreaded job they have to do so they just want to get it done. Also - I think some people don't realize you can drive the car without a headliner, so they rush through it. /It's just one of those things where you have the luxury of time to do it right... so why not take it instead of doing it over every 10 years? Peace!

[@markhillyer721]

Nice video, I have never attempted that one before.

[@JohnDisque]

Hi Mark. So far we're just getting a lot of clouds from the storm...I don't think it's an issue this far inland, but thanks for your concern. BTW - I'm in FB jail again. As for the headliner.... it's a lot of work if you do it right but the difference is shocking, the interior is ultra quiet now and you get that new-car smell from all that glue. I could start a business doing only this because everyone with a 10 year old car is dealing with it. Anyhow - I hope all is great on the west side of America.

[@markz.5891]

Thank you. That is a great video sir. A job very well done👍 👍

[@JohnDisque]

Hi Mark, Thanks for your time. I think the key to making how-to videos like this is to actually love what you're doing and for some reason I really love this process so I'm as into it as everyone else. Have a great weekend.

[@robertmcconnell4492]

Hello thank you so much for this video you did a great job and I really appreciate you responding to all the comments. I am redoing my headliner in my 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Limited. I was wondering where you got your headliner material as yours doesn’t look like it has a foam back. Every headliner I’ve looked at on Amazon has a foam back. I still have the process of removing the old glue with the hard brush as you instructed but after that it looks like it’s foam that I’ll be working on and not fiberglass like your headliner. I will attach some photos if possible to give you an idea of what I’m working with. I’m just concerned with not being able take it all the way down and then installing this new headliner with the foam back if it’ll be too thick and my vents and other attachments that go on the headliner no work or attach correctly.? Thank you so much in advance for your time and assistance.

[@JohnDisque]

I'm not sure why you think the headliner I put on this van is not foam.... It is. The mold that you glue the foam onto is fiberglass... not the actual headliner. I got it from eBay from a company named Direct Threads. If you follow the instructions on this video you'll be fine... Just take your time and don't rush it. Peace

[@prolevelrestoration]

Outstanding!

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks. I'm honored and proud to be a part of your team. I'm having a friend who does airbrushing to paint your logo on my workshop wall. Peace

[@jimnovak4004]

Great video John. Very meticulous and great attention to detail. This is the type of video I wish would be more prevalent here on KZbin. Great job! What is the brand of the headliner glue? I have bought some but I would prefer to use the same materials you did for a beautiful long lasting finish. Also, where do you buy your headliner material. TIA!

[@JohnDisque]

Hi Jim. Thanks for the positive feedback. I use both Permatex and 3M (both are linked in the description). They're basically the same but they spray a little different. I purchased the headliner from a company named Thread Direct. They're on eBay and have a great reputation. Peace!

[@cattmann1405]

Hmmm....when I removed the headliner from my 06 Grand Caravan, instead of being tucked back under the fiberglass form, the liner extended outward about an inch and was tucked into the plastic trim pieces around the roof line. Tucking it back under the form will leave a gap.

[@JohnDisque]

Hmmmm.... That's odd. There's a gap between the fiberglass and the trim? If that's what you're saying then your fiberglass mold shrunk or broke and someone half-assed it. Take it all down and see what's going on. Peace

[@cattmann1405]

@@JohnDisque Still have it out of the van..was waiting for the headliner to show up. Watched your video again as a refresher. As I'm doing this on the driveway, gottta wait for the weather to cooperate. The "gap" is just the line where the fiberglass form would butt up against the roof line. Appears they chose to finish the installation originally by tucking the overhang under the trim pieces rather than having the headliner material fold back under the fiberglass form. The fitment of the of the form isn't at issue. Looks like it'll take a thin plastic putty knife to get the edges under some of the trim pieces to recreate the look though...we'll see.

[@roycrooks8464]

Excellent Video..

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks Roy. I really love to do this, so it makes it easy to tackle the video when it's something you're really into. /// If you ever decide to make videos - make sure it's something you really like to do and everything else will be natural. Peace brother.

[@prettyblack1248]

Great video. About how long did the project take to finish?

[@JohnDisque]

If I can remember correctly it was 4 or 5 days total but I wasn't working on it 8 hours a day.... I guess I averaged about 4 hours a day so (16-20 hours total - to do it right). Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad I could help.

[@alixandria7346]

Amazing... 😊

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks for you time. I hope I answered all the questions you had or may've had when you tackled this project. I really believe the key is to take your time. The car is perfectly drivable without a headliner so there's no excuse for not taking your time. Peace

[@shaunesanders2419]

Wow, you are an awesome craftsman! You took care & was patient to the end. Would you do mine, whats your charge? That headliner is in for the ride of it's life never to drag again :)

[@JohnDisque]

Thanks. Anyone can do this and I believe the key is in attention to detail and taking their time. You don't need a headliner to drive a car.... so you may-as well take your time and do it right. It might be a little awkward and noisy for a few days but.... it's a small price to pay and you'll see this when it's done. You can do this.... Just take your time and have a cocktail or 20 while and enjoy it. It's an art. Peace

[@roseannarabia6461]

John, help please, I can't figure out how to disconnect the wire plugs on the visor.

[@JohnDisque]

They're tucked up on top between the headliner and the roof of the car. Carefull pull the wires down from the hole and you'll see the connection. If the wires don't come down the connection is probably accidently glued up there. In that case you'll have to pull the headline down (the whole fiber-glass piece) and free up the connection.

[@JohnDisque]

If you're referring to actually disconnecting the connection.... it's hard to explain. Just take a fingernail and slide up underneath the end-slot while carefully pulling it apart.

[@roseannarabia6461]

@@JohnDisque so there are the orange wires coming up to the smaller connector from the visor and a rectangular slot with a little tab, is that the area you're talking about?

[@JohnDisque]

@@roseannarabia6461 Yeah... pry up a little on that tab while pulling the connection apart.

[@roseannarabia6461]

@@JohnDisque FINALLY! Thank you so much! I was fighting with that thing for about an hour.

[@caddydaddyz3052]

Hello my friend. Where did you buy the headliner material? And do you remember the length Thanks

[@JohnDisque]

On eBay there's several interior companies (this particular one is from Direct Threads) that all sell headliners and they're basically all the same. It's sold in rolls 60" wide and the length you need varies depending on the car or truck you're working on. You'll have extra if you get 120 inches long. I mention somewhere in the video the exact length I ordered. Peace

[@caddydaddyz3052]

@@JohnDisque thank you for replying! I forgot to give you all the information. My dad has the same year van and headliner without the sunroof and ac vents. So it would be the same length as well as yours. Thanks again for your time to reply! I will be replacing his headliner when I go back to visit him in January!

[@eagle3351]

I also have a question about the seat belts. While those column covers are off is there any way to tighten up the seat belts?

[@JohnDisque]

The seat belts are set to factory specs. If you could tighten and untighten them it would cause a major safety hazard and defeat its own purpose.

[@eagle3351]

@@JohnDisque if they are preset to tightened specs then why do they hang out my driver door and not roll up

[@JohnDisque]

@@eagle3351 Your seat belt has a recoil mechanism and they get dirty and rusty and don't work properly. Extract it all the way and blow it out with pressured air. You can put deruster in it, grease it, straighten out the belt of replace the whole unit with a new one or a junk yard find.

[@frankewarouw]

how much if i would i ask you to replace mine?...your location?

[@JohnDisque]

I'm in the East TN region and I'm pretty much booked until mid summer. You can tackle this yourself. It's not hard... just take your time. You can drive the car without a headliner so there's no rush. Peace

[@raquelramos3668]

On what website do I find the fabric with the foam?

[@JohnDisque]

I use both Permatex and 3M (both are linked in the description). They're basically the same but they spray a little different. I purchased the headliner from a company named Thread Direct. They're on eBay and have a great reputation.

[@billbucktube]

Put a radiant barrier in? @John Disque When we were replacing our roof I went to a manufacturer and asked, "Which color transmits the least heat through the panel?" They said tests showed the cream colored panels. In addition I asked what else they did when they did their roof? They said the best thing any of them did was to put the "aluminum bubble wrap looking stuff" right under the panels. I said that doesn't look like it would be much insulation. They said it is a radiant barrier more than an insulation. They didn't sell it so I gave the idea more credence, had it installed and it was remarkable! Prior to the install touching the top and bottom of a counter, the top was always warmer than the bottom. Now they are both the same. Apparently long wave infrared passes through regular insulation to some extent but a radiant barrier blocks it. Who knew! The manufacturer knew... I'm going to put some above the headliner pan but leave it out in a test strip to see if my thermal camera will see it.

[@JohnDisque]

Very cool stuff. Let me know how your experiment goes, because the more I know about things like this the better off I'm going to be. As the video gains traction... more and more people are coming to me to do theirs and I could easily start a business doing nothing but this. I can tell you that people's first reaction would be "the fear of trapping heat in the car" but I would react by saying; "If the heat never gets in the car it can't be trapped." Keep me posted with a new thread so I am notified! If you continue with this thread I will never be notified. Peace

[@chuckkern8663]

Use clothes pins for clamps around the edge. Good Luck!!

[@JohnDisque]

Good tip. I will give this a try. Peace

[@LustfulLavish215]

How much would this cost if I let someone else do it

[@JohnDisque]

That's a good question but I can't give you a solid answer because these guys vary greatly. A guy working in his garage is probably going to charge you around $300-$400. A pro that's working out of a good shop you're look at $500-$600. If you never did this and you take your time (you can drive the car without a headliner) you can tackle it just like a pro - all by yourself. It'll take you a lot longer but you'll save a good deal of money. Peace

[@bryanb7706]

How many cans did it take for you to do this?

[@JohnDisque]

Now THAT is a great question. I took my time and I believe it took four days so.... we're looking at around 24 or a case. I really enjoy do this and every job is different while the basics are the same. It makes a ton of difference in the interior of any car and as an added bonus.... the glue gives the car that new-car smell. People are really happy when they get in and that makes it all worth it. Peace

[@JohnDisque]

Oh - you meant cans of glue? I thought you meant cans of beer. 3-4 cans of glue.

[@bryanb7706]

Is there a link you can send of the fabric and length you got I would love to do this on my 2005 Chrysler town and country?

[@JohnDisque]

@@bryanb7706 Go to eBay or Amazon and do a search for headliner. You'll find more suppliers than you'll ever need to see. Most are sold in 60 inches wide and then they charge by length. You're gonna need a long one because you're dealing with a lot of headliner. I believe this particular one in the video is from Thread-Direct but I could be wrong. They're all the same.

[@loriwalters1437]

I also have a sun roof

[@JohnDisque]

Yeah - they tend to complicate this job. I'm about to do a Lincoln with a moon-roof and this time I'll be making a video out of it. My biggest tip is: take your time. There's no giant rush and you can drive a car or truck without a dang headliner. Peace

[@anthonyramsey3207]

Ugh, mine has dvd and sunroof… not looking forward to this.

[@JohnDisque]

LOL - You'll be fine. The key is to take your time. Just see the sunroof as a separate headliner and two jobs in one. Put your favorite music on, get yourself some beer and you'll have a masterpiece when you're done. Peace

[@eagle3351]

I went and picked up my headliner fabric today and when I did the man at that company told me to let the glue dry for 24 hours and if I did it wouldn't leave the fingerprints in it. Is glue was still wet and the foam compressed into the glue and now it will have permanent fingerprints in it. But it was a very helpful video.

[@JohnDisque]

Let the glue dry for 24 hours before pressing it? What a crock of shit. The glue takes a minute or two to set. If you do that it will set before it's glued and your job and your time will be wasted.

[@eagle3351]

@@JohnDisque I watched the installation video and both sides have fingerprints in it that did not come especially on the left there's at least a dozen of them

[@eagle3351]

They look like shit

[@eagle3351]

It is contact cement. It bonds on contact. It does not dry instantly

[@JohnDisque]

@@eagle3351 They are not permanent. The headline is made of foam. Every time you touch it today it's going to indent until it settles back out like a pillow or a seat. I've done about 100 of these.

[@theclearsounds3911]

If your Caravan/Town&Country has a sunroof, do NOT try this!!! That fiberglass piece is in many pieces held together by the roof itself, and it will never hold itself together like what is shown in this video. I'm resorting to gluing the headliner in the car, which will probably not work out very well, but it's the only choice I have, other than paying about $1,000 to get some professional to do it.

[@JohnDisque]

Hmmmm.... I didn't know this car had a sunroof option and don't believe I ever saw one. Thanks for the heads up

[@theclearsounds3911]

@@JohnDisque The previous owner told me it was "dealer installed." I hope you're right and it is a unique situation, as it's quite a hack job. I'm still struggling with my headliner job.