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This project will start 8/10ish when I get home.

I have decided on wrapping the current headliner with a flat knit material. I was originally going to do it in suede but then looked at a vehicle with it, and didn't like the look of it.

For the trim I am going to use a duplicolor primer, then vinyl paint, then a matte clearcoat on it. I'm super afraid that its going to chip if I don't coat it.
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This project will start 8/10ish when I get home.

I have decided on wrapping the current headliner with a flat knit material. I was originally going to do it in suede but then looked at a vehicle with it, and didn't like the look of it.

For the trim I am going to use a duplicolor primer, then vinyl paint, then a matte clearcoat on it. I'm super afraid that its going to chip if I don't coat it.
That should look good and adding the clear coat should help seal it and keep it from chipping.

If you want to get real creative with the headliner (or the whole inside)you could try something like this? o_O:oops:?

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That should look good and adding the clear coat should help seal it and keep it from chipping.

If you want to get real creative with the headliner (or the whole inside)you could try something like this? o_O:oops:?

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Nice ride, Huggy Bear.

Sadly, it likely took home hardware at car shows. ?
 

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Nice ride, Huggy Bear.

Sadly, it likely took home hardware at car shows. ?
lmao at Huggy Bear. Which only a select few will understand. :wink:

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I was thinking Kramer. :oops:

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lmao at Huggy Bear. Which only a select few will understand. :wink:

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I was thinking Kramer. :oops:

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You’re right, and others might think Snoop Dogg.

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That should look good and adding the clear coat should help seal it and keep it from chipping.

If you want to get real creative with the headliner (or the whole inside)you could try something like this? o_O:oops:?

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Hard pass boss :puke:
 

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This project will start 8/10ish when I get home.

I have decided on wrapping the current headliner with a flat knit material. I was originally going to do it in suede but then looked at a vehicle with it, and didn't like the look of it.

For the trim I am going to use a duplicolor primer, then vinyl paint, then a matte clearcoat on it. I'm super afraid that its going to chip if I don't coat it.
You might want to look at Alcantara it has a really good look.

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I hear alcantara and this comes to mind.?
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Yup gonna need a bigger wallet :) but it you want upsaale this is it hehe

@tygr2007 you gotta post pics I would really like to see what you end up with, I think there are an lot of great otions out there that would would really look custom, maybe even glued to door panels...

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Yup gonna need a bigger wallet :) but it you want upsaale this is it hehe

@tygr2007 you gotta post pics I would really like to see what you end up with, I think there are an lot of great otions out there that would would really look custom, maybe even glued to door panels...

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I must admit doing the dash and the scratchyish material on the door cards with a premium finish has now peaked my interest. If I do that I’ll have to do the rest of the interior to match…
dang you tygr2007 and your neat idea…
ugh better start filling up the buckets…? hopefully I come to my senses after taking a nap.?
 

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I would be concerned on how to remove it without folding unless you pull the windshield.
 
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I would be concerned on how to remove it without folding unless you pull the windshield.
Roll and pull through the back doors. The two front seats must be removed. One door taken off aswell.
 

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