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Headliner around sunroof warped.

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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Headliner around sunroof warped.

Any ideas on how to repair this without replacing the headliner? It's in near perfect condition except for the area around the sunroof.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 05:46 AM
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If its an FB (81+) then its a 1-piece foam unit which is prob impossible to get right since its pre-formed. 79-80 SA is an Old School sheet of vinyl with strut bows across, and a good auto trim shop could prob tighten it up it you are reluctant to try yourself…

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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 12:28 AM
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It's an 84, and it is a one piece headliner. It looks like it's made of thin pressboard and foam. I was considering soaking it and strapping tie-downs to it while it dried, but afraid of staining the headliner. When I bought the car in 87 I tried gorilla glue and it held only for a short time.
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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don't soak it, you will ruin the pressboard. Try to get access to a steamer to soften it up.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 12:09 AM
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Thanks for the advice. Didn't soak it. I'm just going to leave well enough alone.
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