Anyone had theirs done? Just thinking it could be a good answer to sagging 3dr headlinings??

 

Sounds a good idea, so you would remove the cloth and flock the cardboard, job done no more saggy headlining.

Steve

 

you would need to strip off all the glue and foam as thats the start of the sag problem

 

Get in touch with Doug (garage19) to see if it can be done.

Steve

 

Well that has to be done prior to recovering anyhows....so its no extra work really.

Yeah Steve that was the general idea...remove the cloth and just flock it. Should result in a very tidy finish as long as the board is in good condition. Cant see it being a problem getting a near oe colour match either imo.

Think I'll have to look into it when I get my dash done (due to cracks...want it done a similer grey colour again).

 

gotta say that the black headlining is really nice in the STfocus, would be nice to see it in other cars

 

Mmmmmm got me thinking now, i have a spare headlining for my saph already stripped, would also need the rear pillar trims done also to match................wheres Doug.

Steve

 

if you do get it done would be very interested in seeing it mate, think it'd look great and i'm thinking about it now

 

also interested in how you get on with this and the dash.

 

Did someone say my name?


Headlining would be possible but there are a few things you would have to do to ensure a good finish.

The previous foam and adhesive would have to be removed and then as the board is porous it would need to be sealed up with PVA. This would also create a smooth finish to flock onto.

Would look good when finished though.

 

So who's going to volunteer their headlining for a trial?

 

Trial sounds like a freeby to me....I think it should go to the person whom had the original idea

ps It would go well with my garage19 inlet plenum...nudge nudge

I spoke to central blasting about doing this the other day (im in constant contact at present due to a wheel issue), they recon they would struggle due to the adhesive being used setting hard and not being flexible leading to cracks in the flock when it comes to bendy things such as headlinigs....take it you use a different glue then Doug?

 

I'm still interested in this, you should have a pm

 

Stu, if you buy a plenum i will do the headlining trial as a freebie.

I use a couple of adhesives for different applications so should be able to find something suitable.

How much do you bend a headlining when putting it back in?

 

I bought one of your plenums off Matt Baxter the other day...You got an addy for this here headlining then fella? jk
Well made plenum tho mate

The headlining tends to be tweeked alittle during fitting ive found...would be a pig on mine due to cage also.

 

I've been had

Send it to the addy on the website:

www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk

I take it you are going to strip the old lining off?

 

Nah, I dont expect a freebie...that's unfair on you mate. If I get a spare headlining soon then i'll send it off to you for a test peice (gutted, lad across the way jsut crushed a 4i ) at a resonable price. Or if anyone else want's to have a go, then go for it

Mines currently stuck at body shop anyhows, so I couldnt get to my cars actual lining for a while (it was only recovered last year but it's already starting to seperate..hence the flocking idea).

 

the headlining doesnt flex that much

as it comes out the tailgate

 

Up to you mate. I'm happy to do one free as a test. Just covering the postage costs would be fine.

My mate had a 3dr that he tracked and binned the headlining too. Doh.

 

Interesting. Should be no probs then as long as i can seal the fibre board up.

 

Ok chap...i'll see if I can find a board to send. What colours do you do as your website shows just black examples?

 

I have a headlining in the garage if needed for test purposes

Steve

 

Classic black, this seasons black, black with a hint of black.......

Can do a couple of shades of grey too....... but i do prefer black

 

Thanks for the offer Steve.

Don't mind who sends it. If you want to sort it out between you.

 

You aint related to old Henry Ford at all are you? ie you can have your new model T in any colour as long is its from our black range of one single shade

tbh I suppose a black headling would make a refreshing change to the present standard cream colour and would compliment my carbon fibre seats. Looking for a board now...

 

Black sounds cool as it would go with my black trims if it all goes ok, keeping an eye on this thread

 

You go for it mate.....if it works out good and Doug starts doing them by the dozen then I expect to be remembered at the check-out for the initial inspiration when I send mine in for flocking in his favourite shade of very very dark grey

 

Lets just say i buy black in serious bulk

 

dont forget

if you go black, youhave to have the sunorrof cover done aswell, which is already a type of flock, and whatabout the grey rubber seal

 

Would a '88 spec escort rst/3i sunroof board and seal and sunvisors not fit? As they were Dark grey iirc?