Repairing your Corvette Headliner - Head Above The Rest

After letting the adhesive dry for a few minutes, we placed the design in the center. The entire headliner was again covered with fresh adhesive for the next step. In our situation, where we are molding a design into the headliner, a lot of adhesive must be used to help it adhere around the design.

We placed the headliner on the fabric, pressing firmly to make certain it adhered well.

Next, we cleaned the top with grease, wax, and silicone remover. The key to getting a headliner that stays put is starting with a good, clean surface.

Then we carefully trimmed off the excess headliner fabric with a razor blade, leaving enough material to roll up around the sides of the headliner.

Work from the inside edges out. This process can take a while-the more time spent here, the better the final, overall effect will be.

The final look is not only functional, but an attractive added feature for our Corvette.

Shape the corner in this manner to avoid lumps in the headliner surface.

With our design complete, we were ready to install the headliner in the top.

Using a blunt, plastic blade such as a putty applicator, begin working the edges of the design and the flat surfaces of the headliner. Be patient and make certain you do not crush the edges of the design.

Again, use lots of adhesive to stick the headliner in place. Apply adhesive to the back of the headliner insert as well.