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kyle
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2006
14:34:50
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hey guys my headliner on my 93 is saging all over the place. what can i do to fix it? i thought about making a hole in it and then spraying adhasive up in there. dose that sound like it will work??
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zzark
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8/01/2006
14:44:49
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I fixed mine, but it wasn't easy.
I decided to remove the whole headliner.
It is made of material that looks like compressed fiberglass. It WILL crack.
I took out the rear window, and had to trim a little of the pillar plastic.
Then the headliner slid out thru the rear window area.
I bought some gray felt at WalMart.
Clean off all the old loose material and gunk.
Buy some 3M spray glue. Be sure to get the good stuff. READ the can.
The spray glue needs a good surface so it will stick and attach the new material. So I used some spray sealer and paint that I already had. Several coats.
Cut the material to fit.
Spray the glue according to can directions.
Carefully apply material.
zzark
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2006
16:14:36
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you can buy the haedliner material relatively cheap and then follow zzark's instructions with the spray adhesive.
long ago an upholstery guy told me the reason they separate like that is that its not kept clean. dirt breaks down the adhesives.
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Sigma
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2006
16:42:52
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Just had mine replaced. zzark has good info posted. I took mine out the driver's door with no trimming or damage to the backing. The liner is cloth on a foam backing. The foam rots with time. A lot of use car mechs told me if I just spray adhesive on the old liner backing the repair will show. Buying a new liner (~$40)+ glue (~$10) on line = the cost of me hiring a pro do it. So I sent it to him, no aggravation here. You may be able to buy the liner at a fabric store for ~$10, but then factor in your time.........
I'm installing mine tonight.......
93 3.9 164K
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zzark
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8/01/2006
17:54:51
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My Dak is an extended cab, so the headliner is big.
There is no way I could get it out the door without damage.
Maybe the material has changed, but my 94 and the 93 should be the same.
Mine was stiff and brittle.
The reason I used sealer and paint, is the headliner material is rough and porous. So I tried to fill and smooth with the paint.
I did it over a year ago, and it still looks great.
zzark
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Sigma
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2006
19:34:42
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What a PIA to install !!
I expected it to be tight going in, but not like this.......It looks like I have to pull the rear window if I want it to back in the same location. It is off by about 1/2" (by the visors) & I am sneaking it by that rear window seal using my finger.
Not that one!! Well maybe.........LOL
I'm going to wait for cooler weather & when I have more time........Thought I might get lucky.
Using that sealer is a great idea zzark. Hope mine turns out as good as yours........
Time for two wheeling the next few days
93 Dak RC
93 Intruder 1400 stage 1 13K
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zzark
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8/01/2006
20:11:32
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So why are all your toys from 1993?
zzark
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zzark
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8/01/2006
20:13:52
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Oh, and I have some tips on putting the window back in, if needed. Another PITA
zzark
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Sigma
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2006
21:25:57
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So why are all your toys from 1993?
zzark"
Affordable, already tested/burnt in, easy on taxes & insurance, Wont't hurt if I scratch them (I do treat them as new) & I enjoy turning a wrench!
The spouse & kids have the new toyz...
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zzark
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8/02/2006
13:10:30
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Sigma,
Great answer!
zzark
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