Headliner Trouble
Headliner Trouble
Any tips on contouring Denis Carpenters headliners before i bust this thing? It says in the instructions to moisten it with a water bottle before attempting it, but how much water is to much before destroying or staining it?
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Re: Headliner Trouble
I heard the best way was sit it out in the sun at 100 degree heat and 90 percent humidity and it molds well. Good luck in our neck of the woods though 
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Re: Headliner Trouble
spray it from the back side it may take several times to get it to bend / bow correctly be patient. You might spray it and use a blow dryer for a little heat at the same time all on the back side.
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Re: Headliner Trouble
I sometimes steal my wifes steam iron when bending luan door skins or poster board type materials. Slow and carefull is the way to go. Place a piece of clean cloth between the iron, and the area you are trying to mold, so as not to ruin the Iron, or transfer rust to the headliner if you go with an older iron
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Re: Headliner Trouble
Thanks, ill give it a try
Re: Headliner Trouble
How about hanging it in the bathroom ans letting the shower run for a few minutes?
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2012 Dodge Caliber (Hers-under protest)
1998 1100 Aero (Hers)
2001 1100 Aero (Mine)
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Win Indy 500
Ask Elvis WTH he has been
Spend the summer as Meatloafs Roadie
Be a member of the "Five Timers" club
