Landy'd Gentry Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Hello, I would be most grateful for any tips on repairing my 110 county's ooflining as it is sagging, and is filthy! any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 remove it from the vehicle, get some hot soapy water or car interior cleaner & give it a good scrub, rinse & wipe off excess water, let it dry in the sunshine, spray on glue is probab;y the quickest way to secure any sagging areas, spray on, smooth the material down & let it dry, then refit to vehicle, use new 'fir tree' fasteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I found Autoglym foam shampoo to be very effective at cleaning my headlining. Sagging is a different matter - I peeled my old headlining back and tried to glue it with spray contact adhesive, but it didn't last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Do you have a part number fro the fasteners Ralph? This is on my list to do. Are the fasteners easy to remove without damaging the headlining as i worry about mashing up the lining when i remove them? Also, take a peek here: http://www.lro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54749 Jphods pics are of the headlining after it has been removed, cleaned and then re-stuck on a reinforced backing - looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I bought a nos lining from billing the other year , it was dusty, i washed it with soapy water and the fabric detached fron the moulded lid , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Do you have a part number fro the fasteners Ralph? This is on my list to do. Are the fasteners easy to remove without damaging the headlining as i worry about mashing up the lining when i remove them? Also, take a peek here: http://www.lro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54749 Jphods pics are of the headlining after it has been removed, cleaned and then re-stuck on a reinforced backing - looks good. MWC9832LUH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks guys, I have already tried the spay adhesive (which was bought from an upholstery firm) but alas,it sagged again. Thinking of maybe making my own headlining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 You and me both. I think the options for making a nice lining are plenty. Its weight and looks that the issue for me. I might end up with carpet on there. Something foam backed and with carpet tile length pile but not carpet tiles as they are just too stiff. A new liner is £250 unless you can find a take off but they are few and far between and usually in Euroland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 MWC9832LUH Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I use an old fork (the eating type) with a prong or two removed for taking those fir-tree fasteners off. With care they can be removed without damaging the headlining that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 You can buy a forked tool from most motor factors for removing trim studs. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everlands Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I found that in order to get the sagging lining to stick to the backing board, I first had to remove as much of the old crumbly foam as I could from both surfaces (using a stiff brush). I then painted the board with PVA glue to stabilise any remaining foam and dust, left that to harden off a bit, and then stuck the fabric back on the board using upholstery adhesive (Evo Stick, I think) It has stayed up for a year now without sagging again. Oh - and warm water with a small amount of soapy detergent seems a good bet for cleaning. Andy (Still waiting for his Landy to come back from the garage after some muppet drove into the back of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you're going to consider spending £250 on a headlining you may as well get a lasalle one with the extra bits moulded into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you're going to consider spending £250 on a headlining you may as well get a lasalle one with the extra bits moulded into it hi iv just finished mine last week and if i may say it looks new. i removed the head lining, striped it, removed the foam backing with a plastic scrubbing brush, proped it up on a garden table so there was no sag then fiberglassed the top, sides ,and all the edges . then i ordered some hi heat resistant glue and some brushed nylon headlinind material from www.woolies-trim.co.uk and some defender plastic rivits from ebay and it was easy to do if you take your time puting the material on . i layed it out folded back the material to half way and did one half first then the other. its quite stretchy so theres no probs on the corners . i would send some pics but i dont have a clue how to but i will email some if you want to see what it lookes like finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 Trickydicky, You have a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 Tricky, very impressed! Which fabric did you order from Woolies, and which glue? I'm sure Western or somewhere on the forum says how to post pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Tricky, very impressed! Which fabric did you order from Woolies, and which glue? I'm sure Western or somewhere on the forum says how to post pictures! hi i ordered the Empire Grey. As used on Jaguar, Saab, Rover etc from the 1950's onwards. Foam backed. 137cm (54") wide. its £7.65 per running meter and you will need 2 meters they also do a paint on glue .Alphabond AF178 High heat resistant, rated up to 120 degrees centigrade. Ideal for vinyl roofs, headlinings and lining carpets. The strongest of our adhesives. Apply to both surfaces, wait 10-15mins until almost touch dry then bring surfaces together. i also used acoustic sound dedening carpet for the lining in the back . put a serch in on youtube for head lining theres some helpfull videos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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