Just Got an '86 XJ 6: Interior ?s
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Just Got an '86 XJ 6: Interior ?s
Hi, on the car I just got, the wood is spotless, but it appears to have no finish on it; it looks and feels like unfinished wood. perfect, but not shiny like I expected from my Rolls-Royce experience. is this right/normal?
Also, the headliner appears to be sagging over the back seat, behind the sunroof. Is this a difficult fix?
Thanks
Wascator
Also, the headliner appears to be sagging over the back seat, behind the sunroof. Is this a difficult fix?
Thanks
Wascator
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Wood should be very high gloss.
Many DIYers replace their headliners. Tricky ...and a bit scary... folding the backing board for removal :-). The sunroof panel is tricky as well but it's been so long I can't remember the details. Still, though, many DIYers are successful at this.
Material readily available on-line or from your local auto trim shop.
After the board is out of the car it's a material of peeling off the old material, brushing the board clean, and very carefully applying new material with spray adhesive.
Cheers
DD
Many DIYers replace their headliners. Tricky ...and a bit scary... folding the backing board for removal :-). The sunroof panel is tricky as well but it's been so long I can't remember the details. Still, though, many DIYers are successful at this.
Material readily available on-line or from your local auto trim shop.
After the board is out of the car it's a material of peeling off the old material, brushing the board clean, and very carefully applying new material with spray adhesive.
Cheers
DD
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You've got one of the [what I call] straight-grain dashboards seen mostly on 1985 cars. Typially the Ser IIIs have wood with more of a "burl" appearance.
It almost looks as though the dash has been refinished to "matte" versus gloss. The center a/c vent looks like it's had a bit of custom woodwork as well.
Anyhow, removing the dash is perfectly DIYable. Plan on about 8 hours for removal and reinstallation.
When you're ready give a shout and give you a step-by-step. Or at least touch the key points. It's been a few years since I've done one
Cheers
DD
It almost looks as though the dash has been refinished to "matte" versus gloss. The center a/c vent looks like it's had a bit of custom woodwork as well.
Anyhow, removing the dash is perfectly DIYable. Plan on about 8 hours for removal and reinstallation.
When you're ready give a shout and give you a step-by-step. Or at least touch the key points. It's been a few years since I've done one
Cheers
DD
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