Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 15:50:50 GMT From: Joe User <Joenopsam.nut> Subject: Re: Head lining re-covering
SimonJ wrote, On 12/28/2002 5:56 PM: > I have a 1990 Range Rover* on which the roof lining is starting to sag down. > I currently have the lining out of the vehicle to dry out, as I had a leak > from the sunroof, and while it is out I would like to get it repaired, or > recovered. The base material is in pretty good nick, its just the outer > cloth which has deteriorated. > > Has anyone done this job, or can suggest a good technique, or can anyone > reccomend an upholsterer in the Lancashire area who will do it for me. > > > * Posted in Saab group as the headling is the same construction as on a 900, > 99 etc, and this problem is very common on those. Thought someone on here > might know this one! > > My '90 900 had the sagging headliner thing (most embarassing). I found a local car upholstering place that did headliners. I popped it out (took about 15 minutes) and dropped it off. $100. Make sure they don't use foam ANY thicker than what you've got, as it will give you a bit of trouble going back in. I drove the Saab for a week while the headliner was out. Talk about a loud tin can of a drive! cm