FJ40 Headliner Installation

[overton]

You're welcome. If you are not wild about these "modifications" you could take that cap to a anyone who repairs boats and knows fiberglass and make that cap like new again. Pretty east once you have the cap off.

 

[merbesfield]

Overton, thank you for posting this thread in ‘13. I am refreshing my ‘78 and have purchased the CruiserCorps liner plus their Permatex adhesive.

I get the added joy of installing around a sunroof and internal bolts through the cap that are securing a home-built roof rack, both of which the original owner added way back in the day. Your instructions will guide my process.

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I too have a sunroof in my 82, but I will be removing it before I install a new headliner. Don't like those 80's mistakes.

 

[rghouse]

im looking for a report on the wrinkles. i have 2 on hand, and the specter one was nice and rolled up with very little wrinkles. the one with gray backing (from CC i think) has tons of bad wrinkles but i prefer the color; both appear to be of equal quality but SOR looks pinkish. looked into ironing but dont think it is suitable.

do the wrinkles go away after a while on the faux leather?

 

[overton]

Cruiser Corp stopped folding their headliners and rolls them now. The wrinkles will get better if you lay it out in the sun on a hot day or get a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the wrinkles (heat gun on low). Don't melt it.

 

[sleepycruiser]

For those of you that have used the orange can 3M headliner spray, how has it held up? My headliner from Cruiser Corps will be here soon and just want to make sure I’m using an adhesive that will last.

 

[overton]

For those of you that have used the orange can 3M headliner spray, how has it held up? My headliner from Cruiser Corps will be here soon and just want to make sure I’m using an adhesive that will last.

I'm not sure what color the can is these days but anytime I've used 3M headliner adhesive, I've had no issues. I used this adhesive called Super 77 once and it was a massive failure within a couple days. Cruiser Corps sells Permatex Headliner and Carpet Adhesive for their headliner. They sell a lot of headliners so if they were getting complaints about this product, I assumed they would've axed it years ago. I just stick (no pun intended) with 3M

 

[sleepycruiser]

I'm not sure what color the can is these days but anytime I've used 3M headliner adhesive, I've had no issues. I used this adhesive called Super 77 once and it was a massive failure within a couple days. Cruiser Corps sells Permatex Headliner and Carpet Adhesive for their headliner. They sell a lot of headliners so if they were getting complaints about this product, I assumed they would've axed it years ago. I just stick (no pun intended) with 3M

Oops…I had the Permatex orange can in my head when I typed 3M.

Is this what you use?
3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive Spray – High-Strength Bond for Automotive Headliners, Carpets, and Fabrics – Heat Resistant, Quick-Drying, 18.1 Oz (2 Pack) https://a.co/d/hA6kX1e

 

[overton]

Oops…I had the Permatex orange can in my head when I typed 3M.

Is this what you use?
3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive Spray – High-Strength Bond for Automotive Headliners, Carpets, and Fabrics – Heat Resistant, Quick-Drying, 18.1 Oz (2 Pack) https://a.co/d/hA6kX1e

Yes sir!

 

[airon23]

Oops…I had the Permatex orange can in my head when I typed 3M.

Is this what you use?
3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive Spray – High-Strength Bond for Automotive Headliners, Carpets, and Fabrics – Heat Resistant, Quick-Drying, 18.1 Oz (2 Pack) https://a.co/d/hA6kX1e

I used the permatex adhesive and it's been close to 5 years and holding very well still. Granted the fj40 is garaged most of the time and not out in the elements for some perspective. But I think it's really good nonetheless