I installed a new MSA headliner today. I found that if I stuck old licence plates in the moldings around the perimeter to hold up one side while I glued the other it turned into a pretty easy job for one set of hands.

It turned out great with no bubbles or wrinkles. It only took about an hour and most of that time was spent waiting for the adhesive to setup.

Not a big deal but I thought I would share.

Great Idea, but I think that one of those plates is mine!

Great Idea, but I think that one of those plates is mine!

Ooops! I meant that I borrowed a bunch of old plates from my buddy down the street who just moved.

Steve,

This is a great tip. I have to reglue my own head liner, the PO had it replaced but the glue failed so it dropped. What type of adhesive do I need to stick it back up again?

What type of adhesive do I need to stick it back up again?

I use the adhesive that came with the MSA headliner. It is labeled "1081 spray trim adhesive" made by V&S. It is a contact adhesive with a very nice spray pattern. Works nicely.

What if we don't have any license plates? Does it matter which states we use????

carl

We used 3M spray adhesive number 76 or 77, can't remember which. One of those two was recommended by 3M for foam-to-metal, and good for high temperatures.

What if we don't have any license plates? Does it matter which states we use????

I prefer old Canadian plates. But I'm an old Canadian so YMMV. :classic:

This is a great practical tip.  Did this today with 6 plates; the result was beyond my expectations.

I was watching a video on youtube and the guy was a professional upholster. He said the spray can stuff aint no good. He prefers the contact cement in the can.

He was using it in a spray gun but said you can use a little roller.  I've tried myself to reglue the headliner with 3m spray and it failed after a couple days. Part of my

problem is rotting foam though but i was suprised he said the spray stuff doesn't last.

Edited July 15, 201510 yr by hr369

i used the kit from msa and the spray adhesive has held up really well. i used the whole can, and the substrate was sound mat rolled onto the roof metal. the sound mat has a really, really sticky tar-like backing that holds well over the less-than-perfect roof metal which had a bit of old foam and glue residue on it. i just wish i'd read this thread first - i spent a lot of time cussing and wound up with a wrinkle in the middle where i was holding it up w/my head while using my two hands to do the sides (not recommended).