Hardtop Headliner Removal

taosx5 · Sun, Apr-24-2011, 01:35:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWERD

Cant as it is in the TIS manual. I have PDF manuals showing proper procedures for removing the headliner...

I can email them to anyone that needs them, but I have not removed it myself, as I have not worked on my headliner yet.

The bodyshop that broke my hardtop trim did the work for me instead for free...

Today I installed my BMW garage mount hardtop removal system and pulled top off my new to me 03 vert. The headliner has come loose and sagging a little bit. I looked at pretty closely to see what I might be able to do. I was thinking that maybe using some of those flat upholstery push pins might work cus I am afraid any adhesive might bleed thru. I have not found any threads on the removable top that address this. Any ideas??

MPOWERD · Sun, Apr-24-2011, 10:09:54 PM

Talk to body shops and upholstery shops to get an idea of what adhesive to use, also there were several members on this forum that were going to redo their headliners, perhaps they can post to advise on what glue they used and its results...

taosx5 · Sun, Apr-24-2011, 11:37:38 PM

Thanks Mpowerd, great advice.

E46Dinan · Mon, Apr-25-2011, 12:41:26 AM

Years ago I had lining on my sunroof reupholstered on my 635csi and I believe shop used a spray 3m upholstery glue (can't remember if it was a contact cement)

bkuddah · Sun, Aug-07-2011, 10:45:25 PM

sorry reviving this thread, but I have the same problem. Anyone get their headliner fixed? I read that you can use a 3M adhesive made especially for the headliner.

Thanks!
Tan

70chevelle · Mon, Aug-08-2011, 12:49:26 AM

I've got a black one that's in perfect condition that I just pulled out. If anyone's interested in it just shoot me a pm

bkuddah · Sun, Aug-14-2011, 08:40:55 AM

Hard top? My headliner is fine just need instructions on removing the old headliner

Sun, Apr-24-2011, 10:09:54 PM	#12
MPOWERD Mod Hound! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,724 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Convertible Reputation: 0 Location: Texas	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal Talk to body shops and upholstery shops to get an idea of what adhesive to use, also there were several members on this forum that were going to redo their headliners, perhaps they can post to advise on what glue they used and its results... __________________ 2003.5 e46 ///M 3 TiAg Cabriolet SMG II... <> CSL Carbon Fiber Intake w/MAF, Brembo Gran Turismo, Euro Headers & Cats, K&N 69, Radenergie Carbon Fiber Strutbar <> EAS Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills, Carbon Fiber Fender Grills, SMG Carbon Fiber Paddles, Vorsteiner 2 Sided CF VCSL Boot <> EAS Slvr Carbon Fiber Interior Trim, Blk Carbon Fiber SMG Dome, Carbon Fiber Console, & Blk/Slvr Steering Wheel Trim <> EAS Carbon Fiber Engine Bay, Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Valve Cover, RPI Intake Scoops, CarPC w/Nav/MP3/HD Radio/TV <> Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Supersprint X-Pipe with Resonator, Ekarbon 1/2 Carbon Fiber Diffuser, DEPO Smoked Corners <> 19x8.5 19x9.5 VMR V710s in HyperSilver, Painted Corner Reflectors, EAS Carbon Fiber Emblems, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent <> Slvr CF Pedals, OEM 2-Tone Hardtop, Windscreen, & Alarm, 6K Headlights & HID Fogs, Blk Carbon Fiber Headlight Trim

Sun, Apr-24-2011, 11:37:38 PM	#13
taosx5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 51 Reputation: 0 Location: taos	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal Thanks Mpowerd, great advice.

Mon, Apr-25-2011, 12:41:26 AM	#14
E46Dinan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 '01 BMW M3 '98 BMW 328 '01 BMW 325 Reputation: 0	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal Years ago I had lining on my sunroof reupholstered on my 635csi and I believe shop used a spray 3m upholstery glue (can't remember if it was a contact cement) __________________ 2003 1/2 M3 coupe AW and LSB interior, 4.10's, Comp wheels, brakes, SMG unit. TMS reinf. AA exhaust, Powerflex, Koni, Eibach,etc.. 2001 325CI Dinan 3 TS and IR M3 interior sold 1998 328is son's 2001 M3 convert TS and Black interior sold 1995 M3 sold 1986 635Csi sold

Sun, Aug-07-2011, 10:45:25 PM	#15
bkuddah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal sorry reviving this thread, but I have the same problem. Anyone get their headliner fixed? I read that you can use a 3M adhesive made especially for the headliner. Thanks! Tan

Mon, Aug-08-2011, 12:49:26 AM	#16
70chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 801 In the garage: '87 BMW 325is '86 JEEP CJ-7 '70 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE '08 BMW M5 '03 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Raleigh	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal I've got a black one that's in perfect condition that I just pulled out. If anyone's interested in it just shoot me a pm

Sun, Aug-14-2011, 08:40:55 AM	#17
bkuddah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	Re: Hardtop Headliner Removal Hard top? My headliner is fine just need instructions on removing the old headliner

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