Touring headlining sagging

[Rich2388]

The headlining at the back of my touring is sagging totally. Spray glue has been tried on it which worked for about 2 days then dropped again. Spoke to a bloke who does car upholstery and he said it needs a new linning fitted because something about a board behind it that gets ruined over years? He said about £150 for a new headlining to be fitted which i dont really fancy paying that much. Anyone know how to re stick a headlining for good? Or anyone know someone who can work some magic on it round south london?

[Cloggy Saint]

It's a fairly simple diy fix if you have the time and patience, all it will cost you is the fabric of your choice and some glue.

[Rich2388]

Time and patience are two things i dont have? Really looking to get someone to do it and ill pay just didnt really want to pay £150 because thought that was a bit steep. The healinings alright doesnt really need changing just re sticking

[Cloggy Saint]

£150 just to reattach the existing headlining does sound steep. To do it properly you'd need to remove the headlining board, do you have a sunroof?

[daimlerman]

He said about £150 for a new headlining to be fitted which i dont really fancy paying that much.

Does that price include removing the liner and fitting new material?

If so,bite his hand off and leave him with a bloody stump!

[Brianmoooore]

Does that price include removing the liner and fitting new material?

If so,bite his hand off and leave him with a bloody stump!

And then post his details on here, if he wants more business the same. Should be plenty of takers.

The real problem is the thin layer of foam rubber between the liner and the rigid backing is turning to dust. if you just use spray glue, you are just fixing to more deteriorating foam rubber, which soon gives way.
The whole thing has to come out, be scraped clean, then recovered.

[Sanchez]

Ive done one and it took 2 days on my own.

150 isnt that bad a price. If you want ill do it next time im down south(croydon area) for 100.