» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 425,493 Views | | | | | | | 07-22-2005, 07:26 AM | #16 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 677 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash Aw, that'll break Rob's heart. ;} Back to the headliner... I guess I was wondering if it were possible to inject some adhesive into a small sagging area rather than replace the whole thing. If I had to replace the whole thing, it would be really tempting to use some shag carpet (complete with the 'dangling fuzzy ball' trim) to give the interior a "1970's party van" vibe. heh heh | oh lord...if you do pray I dont see your car rolling around in my area __________________ my new world | | | 07-22-2005, 07:34 AM | #17 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | heh heh... IF I were to do that, you'd be the first one I'd visit. LOL I can see it now... sculpted shag carpet floor and roof, probably some funky shade of green or orange... I'd paint the interior plastic to look wood grain... 8-ball gear shift knob... dangling fuzzy ball trim around all the windows... upholster the seats with something really fuzzy... pine tree air freshener hangin from the rear view mirror. I'd probably have to find an old custom van in a junk yard for inspiration. Oh yeah... and it wouldn't be complete without a bumper sticker that says "If this car's a'rockin' don't come a'knockin'!!!" LOL Or... it could be the redneck theme... confederate flag and gun rack in the back window... the horn plays Dixie... more primer and bondo showing than actual paint.... heh heh __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 07-22-2005, 08:36 AM | #18 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | no shipping included. just the headlining and fitting. it'd be stiched alacantara though.... I SOOOOO WISH I HAD SPARE CASH!!! __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: • Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust • Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators • M3 17" Wheels • De-Baffled Air Box • AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob • DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings • Chrome Interior bits •IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs • Kenwood Power Series Audio • Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers • Sports Seats | | | 07-22-2005, 03:34 PM | #19 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash Aw, that'll break Rob's heart. ;} Back to the headliner... I guess I was wondering if it were possible to inject some adhesive into a small sagging area rather than replace the whole thing. If I had to replace the whole thing, it would be really tempting to use some shag carpet (complete with the 'dangling fuzzy ball' trim) to give the interior a "1970's party van" vibe. heh heh | You can try, but I tried injecting some adhesive in, and first of all, you need to make a hole/cut large enough to move the glue around, gluing it at one small point won't help. Second, all that old rotted foam kinda shows and it looks disgusting... my headliner looks like it had surgery and the cut didn't heal (cuz of the foam) ew | | | 07-22-2005, 04:39 PM | #20 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Quote: Originally Posted by bmw318tiChic You can try, but I tried injecting some adhesive in, and first of all, you need to make a hole/cut large enough to move the glue around, gluing it at one small point won't help. | Hmmm... yeah, I was visualizing making a tiny hole and using a thin, spray-on adhesive. No idea if such an adhesive exists... that's just the vision I had. Seems like it'd be better to just do it right and replace it. Quote: Originally Posted by bmw318tiChic Second, all that old rotted foam kinda shows and it looks disgusting... my headliner looks like it had surgery and the cut didn't heal (cuz of the foam) ew | Sounds like a liposuction gone bad. ;} Ew, indeed! So, what are ya gonna do about it? If you're going to replace it, I think you'd be a great candidate to be the guinea pig for the "1970's shag carpet headliner" experiment. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 07-22-2005, 05:57 PM | #21 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash Hmmm... yeah, I was visualizing making a tiny hole and using a thin, spray-on adhesive. No idea if such an adhesive exists... that's just the vision I had. Seems like it'd be better to just do it right and replace it. | Yeah, that is what I tried, but it doesn't really work.. Also, the glue residue shows through and it looks all gross. Quote: So, what are ya gonna do about it? If you're going to replace it, I think you'd be a great candidate to be the guinea pig for the "1970's shag carpet headliner" experiment. | Haha, nooo I don't want shag carpet in my ti! Although.. it would be kind of interesting... lol. I really do need to get a new headliner soon :/ | | | 07-22-2005, 06:07 PM | #22 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 | | | | 07-22-2005, 06:37 PM | #23 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww | | | 07-22-2005, 07:39 PM | #24 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Quote: Originally Posted by bmw318tiChic I tried gluing my headliner.. I'm telling you, DON'T DO IT! | What kind of adhesive did you use? I found this adhesive that's apparently "the right stuff to use." That company also sells carpet... It's not shag, but I think the purple would probably be "you." heh heh __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 07-22-2005, 08:58 PM | #25 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | it's not shag, but i'd test it using that word in another context! __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: • Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust • Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators • M3 17" Wheels • De-Baffled Air Box • AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob • DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings • Chrome Interior bits •IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs • Kenwood Power Series Audio • Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers • Sports Seats | | | 07-22-2005, 09:24 PM | #26 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash What kind of adhesive did you use? | I don't remember what I used, but I think it was the kind that you are supposed to use on headliners. Quote: That company also sells carpet... It's not shag, but I think the purple would probably be "you." heh heh | Haha, the blue would be much better. If I had yellow it would be like a bumble bee..... lol. | | | 07-22-2005, 09:48 PM | #27 | Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So California Posts: 36 | My headliners turning into sun visor. What's the best way to deal with this? If I have it done should I just have the whole liners replaced or just the affected area (pillars)? If diy with adhesive spray (like 3M I saw at walmart )would that prove to be a mistake? They look like sun visors now later they'll be curtains. | | | 07-22-2005, 09:54 PM | #28 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 | Quote: Originally Posted by Donovan My headliners turning into sun visor. What's the best way to deal with this? If I have it done should I just have the whole liners replaced or just the affected area (pillars)? If diy with adhesive spray (like 3M I saw at walmart )would that prove to be a mistake? | You can try, but in my opinion, it would be a mistake. I don't know if you saw the pics I posted earlier, but it ends up not looking too good.. the adhesive soaks through. | | | 07-22-2005, 10:13 PM | #29 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | 3M sells a lot of different adhesives. The one you want is spray contact adhesive. You need too spray teh back of the piece your gluing then the thing your gluing to. You let it air dry to the touch then press them together. Might find it as a BMW part number somewhere because the dealers need to do this repair once in a while.... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 07-22-2005, 11:40 PM | #30 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | i tried using the 3M adhesive on my ex-gf's headliner. the problem is the old fabric/headliner left some foam/adhesive on the headliner and although it stuck for awhile, before too long the new fabric fell as well (really pissing me off after having worked on it that long). if you're keeping the car and really want it to look good, maybe having a pro do it is worth it (or else find out how they do the whole process!). | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |