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  1. HillbillyChili

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    #26 HillbillyChili, Jul 11, 2018
    You thought this was a dead thread, well here it is again! Sorry, I didn't think mine was worthy of a whole new thread since I didn't take that many pictures. Just replaced my falling down headliner with new black suede. I agree with Skid, I would pay someone to do it if I had to again.

    I used suede and couldn't get it to lay flat, there goes my future in upholstery refinishing... Looks way better than having a bunch of fabric hanging down though.
     

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  2. Norm03s

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    #6 Norm03s, May 4, 2013
    Why, why did you do this, now I have to remedy those stains in the headliner from me leaving the sun roof open and it rained in my MINI.
     
  3. WolfGTI

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    #8 WolfGTI, Jun 6, 2013
    My 02's headliner started sagging horribly over the driver's side and separated at the windshield. I ordered a replacement GP headliner and it was cheaper than ordering the grey one that came with the car.. LOL

    Hope to put it in this weekend.
     
  4. Skidmarks

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    #24 Skidmarks, Aug 31, 2017
    I did mine myself, used the grey headliner material from JoAnns. I would pay someone to do it again, I used the 3M 8080 adhesive (I think) - did it in halves, but it set up fast, so fast I couldn't adjust it at all - so it is over-stretched in some places, making a bubble and didn't get covered in others. It was so tacky it was pulling the fiberglass off the cardboard when I tried to move it. I'm not happy with it at all, but it isn't flapping in the wind at least.
     
  5. MCS02

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    #27 MCS02, Jul 11, 2018
    Nice job!
     
  6. agranger

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    #28 agranger, Jul 13, 2018
    Sorry... I don't think it's a national chain... just a guy doing his own thing. FYI: the headliner is holding up beautifully after 1 year.

    The new pics w/ the grey to black headliner switch looks great. nice work!
     
  7. eMINIparts

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    #2 eMINIparts, May 2, 2013
    Looks nice , I really like the contrast with the handles and light...:Thumbsup:
     
  8. drabdub

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    #3 drabdub, May 3, 2013
    Looks like I have another project to add I the list now. Looks great and thank you
     
  9. minsanity

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    #4 minsanity, May 4, 2013
    Thanks, guys. My friend saw it last weekend & asked me to have his done....couldn't say no. Hence, we did it today. Exact same look, so no pix needed.
    1 thing I realized was that his 03 headliner had more styro reinforcements behind than my 02. That was some invisible improvement MINI did.
     
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    #5 minsanity, May 4, 2013
    Thanks, guys. My friend saw it last weekend & asked me to have his done....couldn't say no. Hence, we did it today. Exact same look, so no pix needed.
    1 thing I realized was that his 03 headliner had more styro reinforcements behind than my 02. That was some invisible improvement MINI did.
     
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    #7 minsanity, May 4, 2013
    Haha, Norm, it's not that difficult, even less when you've done it twice in a couple weeks' span. It only takes half to a day to take it down, clean, stick & reassemble. Say goodbye to all those stains, sags & detailing!
     
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    #9 Ballsy, Jul 6, 2013
    What kind of fabric did you use? It looks great and I want to replace my headliner.
     
  13. Jason Montague

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    #10 Jason Montague, Jul 6, 2013
    :cornut: In the article he said that he used 'matte black leatherette.':Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #11 Apok, Jul 6, 2013
    Wow, that looks pretty sweet.
     
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    #12 minsanity, Jul 15, 2013
    Thanks, Apok!
     
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    #13 mrntd, Jul 15, 2013
    Looks great
     
  17. minsanity

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    #14 minsanity, Jul 15, 2013
    Thanks, mrntd! Anyone can do this, really.
     
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    #15 Apok, Jul 15, 2013
    If my headliner starts to crap out, I will def be looking this thread back up and probably PMing you for advice, lol.
     
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    #16 minsanity, Jul 15, 2013
    Anytime.
     
  20. ireallydriveabimmer

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    #17 ireallydriveabimmer, Dec 14, 2014
    anyone have any pics of the bare ceiling with no headliner or backing?
     
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