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Old 19-05-2012, 07:59 PM   #1
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Default AU series 2 drooping headlining

Sorry if this has been covered before, I did a search but couldn't find it mentioned.
My 2001 AU Forte sedan suffers from the headlining drooping where it meets the front and back windscreens, literally 4 inches is hanging down.
Has anyone had this problem and fixed it or had it fixed?
It looks like glueing it up might help but the material is very thin so I'm wondering what type of glue to use?

Thanks for any advice
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Old 19-05-2012, 08:26 PM   #2
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Yes it has been done but not easy to redo the whole lining. Have another look.
I just used some drawing pins as mine had not gone to far. So far so good.
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Old 19-05-2012, 09:08 PM   #3
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Default Re: AU series 2 drooping headlining

I used spray on contact cement. worked a treat. just spray on the sagged bit and the lining, wait a bit. press it on and your set
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Old 19-05-2012, 10:38 PM   #4
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Thanks redxm, I'll give that a try.

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Old 19-05-2012, 11:50 PM   #5
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about $150-$170 you can have it professionally replaced and done in a couple of hours whilst one sits back sipping on a cool millers and lime!
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Old 24-05-2012, 04:17 PM   #6
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Hmm, the 2 upholsterers I've contacted in Canberra so far are quoting $340, think I'll be relaxing with a glass of water....
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Old 24-05-2012, 05:00 PM   #7
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Default Re: AU series 2 drooping headlining

stewburt, keep on looking. try mobile guys too. if you're paying more than $190 for new rooflining in a sedan, you're getting had.
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Old 24-05-2012, 09:29 PM   #8
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Default Re: AU series 2 drooping headlining

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stewburt, keep on looking. try mobile guys too. if you're paying more than $190 for new rooflining in a sedan, you're getting had.
Agree wholeheartedly with the above comment.

Darwin is a costly place for repairs but had mine replaced for $150 in under two hours with a life time warranty.
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Old 26-05-2012, 04:06 PM   #9
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Default Re: AU series 2 drooping headlining

In my NF I just got spray glue, put a little slit in at the edge of the saggy bit and sprayed up inside all around through the hole. Gave it a couple of minutes then pressed it all back into place making sire to line up the lining where I put the slit. The only way it could be seen was if you new it was there. Just be sure you don't stretch the lining when you do it or you'll end up with a wrinkle somewhere.

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Old 26-05-2012, 04:20 PM   #10
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i got quoted 250 for a ute in SA :/
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Old 26-05-2012, 05:10 PM   #11
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Default Re: AU series 2 drooping headlining

I saw an add on Gumtree for someone charging $100 (Gold Coast region). Not sure how high quality it will be, but I will be looking into it in the next few weeks (after I get this damn oil leak fixed)
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Old 29-05-2012, 08:50 PM   #12
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my xr6 had the same problem a tube or contact cement and problem fixed
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