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Ceiling cloth falling off 700

posted by  Jorgan on  Sat Oct 23 22:47 CST 2004
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The interior roof cloth trim of my '91 740 is coming off and sagging onto my wifes head. Anyone know of an easy and effective fix?
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Jorgan - Aussie - '90 740 wagon - B230FB / '85 360GLT-B200E








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    Ceiling cloth falling off 700

    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank L. on  Wed Oct 27 13:52 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Mine is falling off too on the rear. I was hoping to get some fabric glue or something for cheap fix. It's funny I was at the arts and craft store looking at different spray glues available, and a lot of them specifically say : "not for automotive headliners"








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    posted by  überbox on  Sun Oct 24 18:11 CST 2004
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    Jorgan,

    Two key words in your post spur this reply. Cheap and easy. My headliner was falling down and I was broke in college. So I pulled it out, pulled the cloth off the pressed board and the took and wire brush and scraped off the foam backing that the cloth left behind. Then I sanded the pressed board (cardboard?) until it was respectfully smooth and then I shot it with black rubberized under coating. One 18oz can will cover the entire headliner. Then I put it back in the car and I spent about 2.5 hours and 2.5 bucks. Sunroof is a different story but I did that as well. Just depends what you want and how much you want to spend. For my car that is in great shape, but closing in on 20 years old, I'm pleased with the results.

    Jes


    88 744t
    250k








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    Ceiling cloth falling off 700

    posted by  dobiesan on  Sun Oct 24 09:55 CST 2004
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    If its anything like mine it will only get worse, so you may as well bite the bullet.
    There is some good reading available here so check out sililar posts.
    If you don't buy the kit, I believe that 1/8th lining is a must and I'm sure an upholsterer or some kind soul here would put you on to the right adhesive.

    http://www.ipdusa.com/pdf/PI-240headliner700.pdf

    Cheers
    Ian
    91 740T 183000K's







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    posted by  someone claiming to be brickface on  Sat Oct 23 23:40 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Try thumb tacks from office max. They work for me! Less than a $1.00, even better.








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      posted by  Ratcliff on  Sun Oct 24 15:58 CST 2004
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      When this happened to mine I used straight pins for several years, until my wife complained and I hired someone to replace the headliner (it only gets worse). They did it in the garage at work which was nice.It cost several hundred dollars, but it sure was nice one it was done.








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        posted by  pinetar on  Mon Oct 25 03:58 CST 2004
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        Should i assume that my 88 760 wagon also has the f'glass panels. I do have a propane type tank glue/spraygun system for the glueing aspect but I see where it is a big job.








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          Ceiling cloth falling off 700

          posted by  mcrc on  Mon Oct 25 07:37 CST 2004
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          When I bought my '90 740 the cloth was also coming off the headlineer. The cheap and easy fix is to go to your local auto body supplier and buy the box of cute little plastic screws made just for this problem. They work quite well. You have black or white 1 1/2" diameter discs on your headliner, but what the hey. No more sagging material. Mine have been in for 1 1/2 years and 15,000 miles with no problem coming back down.
          Kerry for Pres!!!








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            Ceiling cloth falling off 700

            posted by  Jorgan on  Fri Oct 29 19:54 CST 2004
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            Thanks all, I will try the twist pin idea.
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            Jorgan - Aussie -








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              Ceiling cloth falling off 700

              posted by  invar on  Fri Oct 29 21:16 CST 2004
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              replacing the headliner by yourself really isn't THAT horrible of a job, assuming you have a good assistant. the hardest part of the job is getting the headliner in and out of the front passenger side without breaking it.

              after that, it's easy work to clean the backboard and put new material down.

              i ended up spending a good 4 hours or so doing the job, and it looks pretty good. in materials, i spent about a total of maybe $80, and i still have enough fabric to do another run through.

              if you do decide to redo the headliner (which i honestly hope you do!) make sure you get 1/8" material. DO NOT GET 1/4" material. the whole procedure for redoing the headliner is in the FAQ. also, make sure you get the right kind of adhesive. i ended up getting 3M Super Trim Adhesive (can 08090). each can runs about $13. you need about 2 cans, or 3 if you want to be safe. you'll need about $35 worth of fabric to be safe.

              anyway, good luck if you decide to go this route. be careful to not break the board.

              p.s. i held up the material with pushpins for a few months before i got around to doing the job too.
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              Kenric Tam
              1990 Volvo 740 base sedan (B230F)
              My Volvo 'Project'







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