Glassing headliner
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
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Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Topic: Glassing headliner
Posted By: ODLeon
Subject: Glassing headliner
Date Posted: May 11, 2004 at 7:11 PM
well i got tierd of my current headliner, so now i want to glass it, maybe even make some pods for a few gauges and a couple of screens. so now my question is, do i have to get rid of the spray on glue resedue(sp) or can i just apply FG on top and not worry about the glass not sticking? thanks in advance.
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Posted By: rcstdad
Date Posted: May 11, 2004 at 9:58 PM
If you had to flex your headliner very much to get it out, I might consider against that. If it is glassed, it might not be to easy to get back in. But, to get rid of that residue, use a medium-firm nylon bristle brush (bigger the better), and that stuff will come right off. MattB
Posted By: ODLeon
Date Posted: May 11, 2004 at 10:37 PM
when i first took it out, it didnt flex much cuz it has styrofoam supports glued to it so you cant fold it . i had to take out my back seats and recline the fronts to get it out the hatch. thats why im thinking of glassing because its not that difficult to get out.
Posted By: rcstdad
Date Posted: May 12, 2004 at 6:06 AM
glass will take to the headliner ok. I'd be weary of the edges. Do they show in your car, or are they covered? If they show, it could be kinda a PITA to get the edges nice looking after sanding, since they are so thin. MattB
Posted By: ODLeon
Date Posted: May 13, 2004 at 3:32 PM
most of the edges are hidden under the weathestrips. the only visible ones are on the windshield and the hatch. how many layers should i do??it is a pt cruiser with a sunroof and the flat section behind the sunroof feels really flimsy, so i dont want to add too much to the point where it sags. i was thinking maybe two layers of cloth??
Posted By: rcstdad
Date Posted: May 17, 2004 at 9:22 AM
2 would be good, and keep the weight down. With 3 I would feel a little better about not cracking it when you start sanding it.
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