headlining help

[v8kenny]

Hi Guys
Only had rangie a day and second post !
Have decided to replace saggy headlining with a one piece from Nationwide Trim (electric sunroof 4 door 1990 vogue SE ) - or are there any cheaper suppliers !
I have heard they are a b*st*rd to fit   -  anyone done one that can point out any easy ways or pitfalls to watch for
Thanks
Kenny

[muddyweb]

Don't know the Nationwide one, but we have a LaSalle one in the Rangie Here... not too bad to fit, and should never sag.

http://freespace.virgin.net/lasalle.trim/

[v8kenny]

Hi Tim
Already emailed Lasalle and they sat they don't do one for electric sunroofs

[muddyweb]

That's worth knowing.  Pity really, it's a good product

[DaveS]

I fitted a secondhand (fibreglass)one in mine, 2 piece
Was'nt too bad to fit
If its new- be careful drilling holes for fittings, you can use the old one as template.
A helper would be useful as it big. Rear belts (top mount) etc have to come out .

Martin Motors near Worcester do them about £150 or thereabouts
They have a webpage

It is www.mm-4x4.com or phone 01905 451506

they advertise in the mags. Good company very helpful.
 used them once or twice. :D

[v8kenny]

Thanks Dave
As far as I am aware the 4 door lining for electric sunroof is one piece but I will try MM in case their's is different - and cheaper - than Nationwide Trim
Kenny

[jjsaul]

our rangie has a fibreglass headlining from nationwide trim, £135 +VAT in 2000. according to the receipt.

looks good, cant say anymore as it was fitted when we got it.

[clover]

Hi

I have fitted a headlining in one of mine (which has a sunroof). It was admittedly a second hand one from a Range and not an aftermarket one.

Took about 30 minutes and was dead easy. The only bit that took any time was the rear view mirror as the screws refused to play nicely.

Cheers

[DaveS]

If you have to make holes in the new one, don't drill staright thru, it can tear the naterial and foam (guess how I know!) Poke a bradawl through first then carefully drill the glass fibre base!
Mine originally had a one peice but the 2nd hand one was a two peice.
I had to drill holes for the push fit clips in the stiffener bar on the roof. I got the fasteners in Halfords. I don't have a sunroof.

[v8kenny]

Hi Dave (and others)
Thanks for tip re drilling holes - at £246 inc postage & vat I don't want to ruin it !
Hope to fit this coming weekend although we are supposed to get snow this weekend so might have to go and play instead !
Thanks again guys and I'll let you know how I get on
Kenny

[RRC]

I might be a bit late with this reply.

But my headlining was sagging on my Range, so i went to the local cloth shop and bought soime headlining fabric and two cans of spray adhesive.

Took the headlining out of the car, ripped off the old fabric, brushed off the old foam with a stiff brush.

Then set too with the scissors, spray adhesive and the new headlining fabric.

The final result was good and i have learnt alot from doing it. Total cost was £36.

[v8kenny]

At last the headlining is in !
Not too bad to do in the end - although a bit dear I must say it is very good quality and a perfect fit
Hardest part was figuring out how to remove the sliding bit of steel sunroof to cover this separately
Note for anyone else doing this in the future - once you have removed the grotty old headlining remember to wash your hands before touching the new one !