headliner glue!!

Whats the best stuff for falling headliner? I've tried one already and it fell three days later. any input would help. thanks

3M Super Trim Adhesive. Are you trying to glue the old headliner back up? That won't work as the foam backing just deteriorates.

I had the same problem. In the end, I decided to stitch the cloth to the board. The board already has holes in it, so that makes it easier. It's quite some work, but with two people, each on one side of the board, you can do a really thorough job with thread and needle.

Bram

I haven't a clue. We are on our third headliner in our 1987 Camaro. Do you think that maybe GM coated the roof with something that de-activates glue after a period of time? Graybeard

Glue has nothing to do with it. It's that the foam backing oxidizes and as it does so and crumbles (the surface at least) the glue ends up holding powder instead of the foam.

Solutions that have worked for me. Pull down the headliner. Scrape it clean. Go to a local auto upholstery shop and buy a replacement foam and uber thin cloth OEM style replacement. Use 3M Super Trim adheasive spray to put it on.

Option two, do the same as before BUT, with these changes. When you have the headliner clean, paint it. It helps build up the headliner and make a better adheasive surface. Then, skip the auto shop and go to a local fabric shop and buy several yards of felt. It comes in a lot of colors, doesn't have the self destructing foam, and seems to last a lot longer. Proceed with the 3M ST spray.

Best of luck and merry Christmas.