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TheWulf Jul 8, 2008 10:04 AM

Headliner: composition / dye
 
Would anyone know what type of material the headliner is made of? Also, could someone recommend a good dye for this type of fabric? I'm looking to dye it black.

nvrfalter Jul 8, 2008 08:12 PM

oooo i kinda like this idea.

RotaryFiend Jul 9, 2008 01:27 AM

It'd look even nicer with piano black pillar covers


This idea sounds really good, especially if the headliner has some bad stains. The dye would hide them or they can be bleached out first.

If no one knows, maybe ask Mazda?

Fortunate Few Jul 9, 2008 02:55 AM

i was thinking about doing this as well but the head liner is expensive. If you go to a crafts store (Michaels) they have this stuff called rit dye. it comes in a bottle or a packet. get the bottle.

nvrfalter Jul 9, 2008 05:10 PM

the real problem is the grey pieces around like the sunroof and such. also, youre gonna want to paint the dome light and map light assembly

kersh4w Jul 9, 2008 05:22 PM

remember, dark ceilings will make the car feel cramped and moody.

lighter colors will give the impression of space and air. which is why most cars have beige headliners.

RotaryFiend Jul 9, 2008 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 2543953)
remember, dark ceilings will make the car feel cramped and moody.

lighter colors will give the impression of space and air. which is why most cars have beige headliners.

Space and air are for minivans and econoboxes. I own a sports car, I want it to have more of a "locked in" sporty knight rider feel. I brought something in from a miata with a black interior today and I thought it looked pretty cool inside.

LiL BenNy Aug 3, 2008 02:58 AM

i had this idea a while back.. was acttually gonna try refabricing the headliner.. then realized how screwed id be if i fcked it up lol..

Fortunate Few Aug 3, 2008 04:49 AM


Originally Posted by nvrfalter (Post 2543911)
the real problem is the grey pieces around like the sunroof and such. also, youre gonna want to paint the dome light and map light assembly

easy no paint needed either just boiling hot water and more of that dye. the heat from the water expands the plastic causing its pores to open then the dye and plastic becomes one. ive done it with other plastic things (skates)


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