Anyone got any tips for headliner installation(72 elky)? I have one from PUI but it came with no instructions. Its wider than the bows, how do you know how much to trim? Do you cut only the material where the bows go first, then install and trim the rest? I'm confused!

Any info will be greatly appreciated!!

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I just purchesed a headliner too and there is in interior shop in my are that will do it for $60. I think that is worth it then trying to do it my self and messing it up and havint to buy a new one or it turn out bad, those guys know what they are doin

$60.00 is an incredible price. In this area I've been quoted between $225.00 and $275.00.

James,I've down a few before,so hopefully this will help.Get a big table for a work station,and slide the bows thru the headliner.Don't mix up the bows! After you slide in the bows,start popping the bows back in place(start with the back first)and stretch and glue it as you go(3M super trim adhesive in a can)and trim it when you're done,but leave a few inches to "tuck in" and stretch under the interior moldings that are around the windshiled and doors.Never did one in a 'Camino,but I imagine it would be easier than a coupe.It's way easier said than done,but it's not that hard.It is intimidating though!

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Mr4 speed, did you have to cut the fabric channels the bows fit into? The headliner I have is several inches longer on each side than the bows when they're centered and the fabric channels extend an inch or so beyond the edge of the black headliner material.

Thanks!

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Yes,I did trim them..just a little though.