Our original intention were to just eventually replace the headliner with a new black one. But looking at the exisiting headliner, it is in awesome condition. Makes me wonder if the prior owner had replaced it at some point. The seams are solid and the fabric is nice and tight. That coupled with the fact that I just learned from another post that you have to remove the windshield to replace the headliner, makes me want to find another alternative. I have seen post other places on the internet about buying fabric spray to change colors, but that just seems awkward (and messy) to spray upwards to the the roof of the car. Does anyone have another alternative or idea.
Put the car on a rotiserie and flip it over Seriously, I wonder if you could find some cloth paint that could be applied with a sponge or brush? Also, I have read claims of doing it with the glass in. Maybe someone could hook you up with an "OLD PRO" that could pull it off and yield good results
Just don't use psray paint! Mine had been painted, not dyed and it made a mess. Due to the fabric wrapping around the window lip it allowed moisture ti wick in. The paint seal the fabric which allowed the moisture to be trapped creating some very nice rust pockets. While ripping out the headliner you could peel the paint away from the fabric and see the original color.
I'm the kind of guy that likes to save money. I'd be going the route of SEMS vinyl/cloth spray or going to a paint jobber and having some mixed up to the color you want. Mask the hell out of everything really good, put on a respirator and go after it!
