Is there a solution to the sagging - very dangerous to view - problem with the headliner? Can't afford a new one!!!!

 

I just had this problem in my 2003. I was told it would cost approx. $300 to fix. I am a DIY kinda guy, so I got the material from local Textile Mills which cost around $45. Two cans of Spray Adhesive from local auto parts store (make sure that is designed for headliners) $20. Took a couple of hours to get the headliner out of the car, but all in all saved over $200 this way. The issue with just trying to repair the existing headliner is not that the glue is giving away it is the Foam backing that the headliner material has to it. It is deteriorating and if you put spray glue on it, the foam will still just crumple around it. Replacing it is the way to go, or you can get creative and put some Push Pins in it to hold it until you can get the money saved up to replace.

 

Welcome to the forum Confused,

Good advice from NTense79. It's a regular issue on several Jaguar models in hot climates.

When you get a minute, please follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/new-member-area-intro-must-5/ to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Had the same problem just in one spot above the rear window. Used rubber cement and it's still holding a year later. It was in an inconspicuous place and wasn't perfect, but worked for me at no cost. Just use a little so it doesn't bleed through and tape in place till dry.

 

+1 it does seem to be a problem in the hotter climates and not something we have an issue with here in the UK generally.

You have been given great sound advice if you want a quick & cheap fix....

Best is probably do it yourself for a fraction of the cost.
There are many many sagging headliner threads here on the forum, some with great advice, pics, ideas and costings etc

Try doing a search under "sagging headliner" and you'll get more indepth answers to help you to resolve your problem.

Good luck

 

Hey man. I also had to repair my head liner because of sagging. The best way is to use a steal brush and brush off all the old foam backing. Try to use gloves when doing it because there is splinters that comes of the board. I also tried the spray glue but it doesn't hold the material. I used a kind of a gen chem glue and a small brush to actually paint the glue onto the clean board. The material has to be stretchy to go into all the curves. Simply apply the glue, leave it for 5 min and stick the material. The glue does not come through the material and it works beautifully. Good luck there man....


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