Headliner issue
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Headliner issue
Okay, I have no idea where post this and I know that it doesn’t pertain to a Ford truck, but I need some help. My wife’s 2005 Mazda 6 has a headliner issue, as seen in the pictures. We are not smokers and no one has smoked in our car. This car is not in warranty, so I am going to attempt a repair myself. I am in search of some type of headliner glue to fix this issue, no help from the dealership. What and where can I get something for this? The guy at the local body shop said that this cannot be repaired, but must be totally replaced. He gave me the phone number of a guy that has been doing this type of work for him for 35 years. This guy claims that it cannot be repaired properly without replacing the whole thing. I don’t think I can justify spending an arm and a leg ($200+) to have this replaced, which is why I am looking to repair this myself. Any help would be appreciated.
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i have a 2005 Mazda 6 which is my daily driver. I, thankfully do not have this issue.
let me ask you this.... it appears from the pictures that it's not torn so that's good. is it stretched out though? if not, i would recommend getting some of the 3M spray glue. it's basically glue in a spray paint can and then push it up against the roof. May or may not hold up to the wind but it's worth a shot.
i think you're lucky for it to be in the spot that it's in cause if it was in the middle there'd be no way to get a glue in there without taking down the whole headliner.
and lastly... i recommend posting on the mazda 6 forums: Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum (my screen name there is the same as it is here).
let me ask you this.... it appears from the pictures that it's not torn so that's good. is it stretched out though? if not, i would recommend getting some of the 3M spray glue. it's basically glue in a spray paint can and then push it up against the roof. May or may not hold up to the wind but it's worth a shot.
i think you're lucky for it to be in the spot that it's in cause if it was in the middle there'd be no way to get a glue in there without taking down the whole headliner.
and lastly... i recommend posting on the mazda 6 forums: Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum (my screen name there is the same as it is here).
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smashclash,
I signed up on that sight with the same name as here and asked the same question. I had no idea of how prevalent that problem is. I am waiting to see if the people there are as knowledgeable and friendly as the people are here. Here is the link;
Headliner issue - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum
I signed up on that sight with the same name as here and asked the same question. I had no idea of how prevalent that problem is. I am waiting to see if the people there are as knowledgeable and friendly as the people are here. Here is the link;
Headliner issue - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum
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Use 3M Super 77 Adhesive, Personally I would use a brush on not spray on. Spray on is to messy, however 3M supper 77 spray comes with two tips, 3" fan and 1" circle.
First off, Practice smoothing it out, figure out how much stretch/shrink you need to accomplish while smoothing out.
Apply a super thin coat to both sides and allow to dry for about 30 seconds ... Until aggressively tacky, Then work from the heel to the edge carefully smoothing out shrinking/stretching as needed.
I recommend doing it in strips starting at the heel. (A little bit at a time)
DO NOT ALLOW EITHER GLUED PART to touch each other unless it's EXACTLY where you want it, Once it's together it's there, you will rip it trying to pull them apart!
Take your time, go slow, think every step through prior to doing it!
It will look like it never happened and hold better than factory if done correctly.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
First off, Practice smoothing it out, figure out how much stretch/shrink you need to accomplish while smoothing out.
Apply a super thin coat to both sides and allow to dry for about 30 seconds ... Until aggressively tacky, Then work from the heel to the edge carefully smoothing out shrinking/stretching as needed.
I recommend doing it in strips starting at the heel. (A little bit at a time)
DO NOT ALLOW EITHER GLUED PART to touch each other unless it's EXACTLY where you want it, Once it's together it's there, you will rip it trying to pull them apart!
Take your time, go slow, think every step through prior to doing it!
It will look like it never happened and hold better than factory if done correctly.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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if that's true about gluing them with the 3M and the 2 pieces becoming a permanent bond you better really think twice about just patching the bad spot you have. what if you patch that spot and the edges around it (where it's ok now) start to sag and buckle? you will have sealed the edges and can't get to that part then.
pretty crappy issue. but let me know how you make out.
pretty crappy issue. but let me know how you make out.
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