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What to Do When the Headliner Cloth in a Sedan Falls Off?

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LilyAnn

08/31/25 3:44am

The solutions for a fallen headliner cloth in a sedan are as follows: 1. It is usually caused by the aging of the fabric sponge. You can purchase a bottle of special automotive glue or adhesive products online. Make sure the glue is heat-resistant. Spray the glue along the fallen area and then bond and fix it. 2. If the headliner falls off in the middle, it may be difficult to repair with glue. You can choose to fix it with clips. Although the visual effect of the repair may not be ideal, it is generally acceptable. 3. If the first two methods are not acceptable, you can consider replacing the entire headliner, which is also the method with the best repair effect. First, remove the headliner, clean the aged sponge on the surface, prepare a new piece of headliner cloth and special headliner glue, spray glue on both sides, let it dry for 3-5 minutes, then bond it, and finally reinstall the headliner. Replacing it yourself is not easy, so it is recommended to leave it to a repair shop.

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VanEllie

09/12/25 7:04am

I recently fixed the issue of a sagging car headliner myself, and it turned out to be quite practical. The problem is mostly caused by aging adhesive or prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Before starting, you'll need car-specific adhesive, cleaner, and a cloth. Here are the steps: First, gently peel off the old fabric and thoroughly clean off any residual glue and dust with the cleaner, ensuring the surface is clean and dry. Then, evenly apply the new adhesive with a brush, wait until it's semi-dry and not sticky, align the headliner carefully, and press it flat using a smoothing motion to remove air bubbles. After completion, open the windows to ventilate and let it dry for a few hours. I recommend using strong 3M adhesive or an online-purchased headliner repair kit. Check the weather forecast beforehand and choose a sunny day for the job—it works better and saves you a trip to the repair shop. It usually takes about one to two hours, and you can pick up some handy car repair tips along the way.

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