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Would like to known best way to remove and redye original headliner from Blue to White
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Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
Since nobody has replied, I'll give you my two cents worth, Robert...
The headliner used '63-65 was a fiberboard material and it changed to a foam backed vinyl material for '66-67. The problem with trying to REMOVE the original headliner and re-dye it of '66-67 cars is the padded foam backing.
With age, the foam backing tends to harden and deteriorate. It's gently glued to the bottom of the roof with the top to bottom component stack up being: raw fiberglass roof, glue, foam, then vinyl.
When you attempt to remove the headliner, the foam backing typically turns to 'dust' and the original material is destroyed in the process. That leaves you with two basic alternatives:
(1) Re-dye your existing headliner IN PLACE by simply removing the garnish moldings, laying down covers to thwart overspray, and getting the best job you can from spraying dye over the existing color. The probability that you'll get an 'undetectable' job done is reasonably low...
(2) Remove the factory original headliner and sand/scrape the underside of the roof to eliminate the factory original glue + headliner foam. Purchase a fresh, reproduction, headliner in the color of your choice and install it with fresh glue. This is your best alternative for a quality job. -
Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
Since nobody has replied, I'll give you my two cents worth, Robert...
The headliner used '63-65 was a fiberboard material and it changed to a foam backed vinyl material for '66-67. The problem with trying to REMOVE the original headliner and re-dye it of '66-67 cars is the padded foam backing.
With age, the foam backing tends to harden and deteriorate. It's gently glued to the bottom of the roof with the top to bottom component stack up being: raw fiberglass roof, glue, foam, then vinyl.
When you attempt to remove the headliner, the foam backing typically turns to 'dust' and the original material is destroyed in the process. That leaves you with two basic alternatives:
(1) Re-dye your existing headliner IN PLACE by simply removing the garnish moldings, laying down covers to thwart overspray, and getting the best job you can from spraying dye over the existing color. The probability that you'll get an 'undetectable' job done is reasonably low...
(2) Remove the factory original headliner and sand/scrape the underside of the roof to eliminate the factory original glue + headliner foam. Purchase a fresh, reproduction, headliner in the color of your choice and install it with fresh glue. This is your best alternative for a quality job.Comment
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Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
Jack thank for the info, new at posting questionsComment
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Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
Jack thank for the info, new at posting questionsComment
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Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
I have an original white headliner, and would like to have a bright blue. if you live on the east cost and could figure out a way to not have to ship it we might be able to work something out. I live about 50 miles north of BaltimoreComment
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Re: 1967 Vinyl Hard Top
I have an original white headliner, and would like to have a bright blue. if you live on the east cost and could figure out a way to not have to ship it we might be able to work something out. I live about 50 miles north of BaltimoreComment
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