Head Liner material
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I have the same question. I still have the original headliner so I was thinking of using it as a template, and getting some matte board from a art supply store, then covering the matte board with some vinyl or headliner material.
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I bought a 4'x8' sheet of pebble-grain plastic used for showers, laboratory walls, etc. It's about 3/32" thick and appears to tolerate a compound bend pretty well. I made templates out of my old pieces and will cut new ones. I intend to modify the original design to extend the main (top) piece forward and screw it to the flange rather than use those hokey clips. I'm making door panels too. I haven't started cutting yet so no pictures...
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Kudos to Jim, that is a very original idea and great craftsmanship on that wood. It looks great and is a unique, individual touch. I could go for something like that but I have neither the woodworking skill or patience for such an endeavor. Not to mention I'm cheap , thus I still cruise around headlinerless.
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Thanks Tom. It really was not to difficult to do. I was able to get the strips of Oak in 4 foot lengths for under $4 each at Home Depot. 1/4 in. x 2 in. x 4 ft. S4S Oak Board-27410 - The Home Depot Total cost is well under $100.
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Yes, I am waiting for those pictures too. Very creative idea, and now you've got me rethinking my plan. Great work! Are the firring strips fastened in the center only, or at the ends as well?
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I like both approaches so far, the oak and the plastic.
I have a complete original headliner, although slightly warped from a squirrel storing nuts above it. I'm considering using the original headliner as a template to make a headliner out of natural cork. Comes in sheets/rolls the same thickness, and I have some left over from a different project. The replacement headliners are costly, and honestly, I don't find them very attractive.
So if I do that, it's time not money since already have the material. I think the cork would fit with my color scheme, and also I could wax or seal it afterwards. I like cork. My home office desk is made of it.
I have a complete original headliner, although slightly warped from a squirrel storing nuts above it. I'm considering using the original headliner as a template to make a headliner out of natural cork. Comes in sheets/rolls the same thickness, and I have some left over from a different project. The replacement headliners are costly, and honestly, I don't find them very attractive.
So if I do that, it's time not money since already have the material. I think the cork would fit with my color scheme, and also I could wax or seal it afterwards. I like cork. My home office desk is made of it.
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And where did you get the templates?
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Ditto?
Cyber searched and unable to find local supplier of the product, came across an item referred to as Fiberglass Reinforced Wall Panel, at Lowes Home Improvement, comes in variety of different textures and colors. Likely check it out and see if same/similar; although don't believe it works well in forming bends?, certainly save few $ in the cost of shipping 'oversized' package? http://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=fiberglass+reinforced+wall+panel[/url]
Cyber searched and unable to find local supplier of the product, came across an item referred to as Fiberglass Reinforced Wall Panel, at Lowes Home Improvement, comes in variety of different textures and colors. Likely check it out and see if same/similar; although don't believe it works well in forming bends?, certainly save few $ in the cost of shipping 'oversized' package? http://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=fiberglass+reinforced+wall+panel[/url]
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