I'm having an issue with the sheer covering on the dome of my 1990
Volvo 740 GL. Namely, it has come off. I cut away most of it and
there's around 3mm of orange foam underneath. It's not pretty. Any
suggestions?
Scott,
I realize this reply is too late for you as you cut back the existing
headliner.
But for reference to others with the appoarently common problem:
I bought a 1990 740 GL that had a large area over the passengers'
heads pulled down.
After realizing that the deterioration of the foam precluded use of
adhesive and also realizing the pain associated with replacing the
headliner, I opted for the following:
I got some brass colored upholstery tacks. Not too long with large
domed heads.
Starting in front of the hanging part on material that remains
attached I pushed the tacks through the fabric and into the foam. This
is to prevent future drop of the fabric.
Working toward the rear, push in tacks at regular intervals while
carefully holding the fabric up.
By experience, you can decide the spacing. The ability of the tacks to
remain stuck in the deteriorating foam is a little iffy, so it takes
quite a few.
Put extra tacks along the rear window gasket. They seem to stick
better in this area.
Finally tuck the fabric under the window gasket with a putty knife.
Ain't pretty but it works. Certainly can't see it from outside as you
pass those SUV's and shiny cars with $$$car payments attached.
Caveat: I have not driven at moderate speed with all the windows open
so I can't predict what will happen. I do suspect it will hold.
jimB
Yankee Creedo:
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
