flocking a headliner?

[klavender1]

Any reason this can't be done? I've got the headliner out of my e34 because it was sagging. I bought some fabric to recover it but having a time trying to get the fabric into the recessed areas. Flocking seems easier and looks like it would turn our better.

[roguetoaster]

Sure, why not, if one can flock a dash one can flock a headliner. However, there might be issues with clearance on the sunroof panel, presuming you are redoing that too. But if you already have good/correct fabric you might to try some more to get it to fit the contours of the grab handles/visor area, just work from the center and stretch/use weights if necessary. Also, don't stress whatever you end up with will look better than before!

[klavender1]

Got the kit ordered from Donjer. I tried calling our local upholstry shop to find out what they would charge and they couldn't be bothered to answer the phone. So, I'm going to attempt this myself. I ordered enough to do the rear package shelf as well. I attempted to recover that but it didn't go as well as planned. I'm not messing with the sunroof panel. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[rav320uk]

#Be sure to post pics up once you've done it :-)

[klavender1]

Will do.

[SkorcherX]

Yes please. I am interested in this as well. I have all the Donjer stuff for my dash, and I planned on doing the rear shelf as well (and the glove box). But I have this tan headliner that I would love to be black.

Are you going to pull it out first? Or do it while it's installed?

[klavender1]

The rear shelf? I'll pull it out. I have to remove the rear seats anyway to replace my shocks so might as well.

[Swanny]

Can you guys post some pics of the parts you've flocked?

It's my first time hearing about this so I'm kinda curious.

[SkorcherX]

Well yeah pull the rear shelf. I'm talking about the headliner. When it comes time to flock that bad boy.

[bimmerteck]

Well yeah pull the rear shelf. I'm talking about the headliner. When it comes time to flock that bad boy.

If the e30 had a tray style headliner like newer cars you could flock it pretty easily but I believe you'll find it easier to just replace your stock headliner with a black one. ;)

[klavender1]

Probably kinda hard to flock the headliner upside down. Its already out of the car.

[agent]

You got it out without tearing it? I'm impressed!

[klavender1]

Just finished
Before:

Yours probably won't have that marbling effect. That' from the trim adhesive after a failed cloth recover:


After:





Now I wait.
A couple of suggestions. Buy the big can of adhesive for an E34 headliner. It was enough (I hope) but just barely. I'm glad I bought the extra 3oz back of flock, I had to use a little. If you can spray on the adhesive, do it. It will go a lot quicker. The spray air can for spraying on the flock might not be a bad idea either but the twist tube works fine.

[MaksV]

Dont you need a special gun to apply flock? Can you post pics/part numbers/prices?

[klavender1]

https://www.donjer.com

You don't need a special gun. I got the mini flocking kit with an extra 3oz bag of flock. About $45 shipped. The kit came with a tube to apply it. You can check out the flocking a dashboard thread for a lot more info on flocking.