What kind of glue do auto upholsterers use?

Car Builders Premium Spray Adhesive is suitable for all your upholstery projects, from roof linings to carpet. Our Spray Adhesive is manufactured right here in Australia and has been tested and proven at 120°C.

What can I do about a sagging headliner?

If you want to do things properly it’s best to take your headlining panel out of your car completely, remove the fabric and get rid of all the glue. Then use specialist headlining adhesive to glue the headlining back in place.

Can you use Gorilla Glue on upholstery?

Gorilla Glue is not designed to work on fabric materials. I’ve used it on material, however permanent fabric glues work much better.

How much does a new headliner cost?

If you do not want to go through the hassle of fixing the headliner, you will have to opt for a replacement. A replacement unit for four-seaters would be around $180. However, if you are rocking an SUV or a JEEP, it would be around $350.

What is the best type of glue to use on a headliner?

For small fixes such as minor sagging of the headliner in some areas you should opt for the 3M Headliner Spray. It is a strong-holding glue meant for small area application and touch-ups. A full headliner restoration should use 3M Hi-Tack Spray Adhesive.

Should I replace my car headliner?

Glue the fabric to the board – Lay the cut fabric over the headliner board in the position you want it glued. Fold half the fabric back to expose half the headliner board. Spray the board with adhesive and smooth the fabric over it, pulling it taut so there are no wrinkles.

What kind of glue do I need to install new headliner?

The best type; of course is adhesive that is made for installing headliners in vehicles. There are 2 types headliner adhesive; aerosol and liquid type. The liquid type of adhesive can be sprayed through a paint gun and it works great, we call it gorilla snot. It will glue a car to a light pole.