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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1940 Ford Discussion / Headliner

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bo8109b
10-31-2018 @ 8:40 AM
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Installing a new headliner in a '40 Ford sedan, how does one shrink the small wrinkles out to get a taut installation?

1940 Tom
10-31-2018 @ 12:08 PM
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Good Afternoon--

I have never tried it myself, or seen it actually done, but I've heard that a clothes steamer works. It should be used VERY lightly/ sparingly so the steam doesn't stain the headliner fabric. Check with the company that you purchased the headliner from - what do they recommend to remove the wrinkles?

Guys - help me out here - will a clothes steamer work, or are there better methods to use?

I wouldn't use the steamer until you get some definite feedback from the other members, saying that it is OK to use.

Good Luck.

Tom



kubes40
10-31-2018 @ 3:49 PM
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Tom has offered the exact advice I would. I've installed numerous headliners and although I get them rather taut without steaming, well, the steam really pulls them nicely.
I use an industrial steamer. I always clean it out prior to using on a fresh headliner and always use distilled water.
If you can't access an industrial steamer, I'm willing to bet a "cheapy" would do the trick albeit a tad slower.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

trjford8
10-31-2018 @ 7:59 PM
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Mike gives the right advice regarding the use of distilled water in the steamer. I use a steamer called a Compact Fabric Steamer sold by Walmart. It's about $30 +. It works great.

1940 Tom
11-01-2018 @ 10:37 AM
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Geez - if our highly-qualified 40 Ford Tech Advisor, along with an tech expert like Tom Johnston agree with my suggestions, I sure must have nailed this one correctly!
Thank you, gentlemen, for your responses and have a nice weekend.

Tom


kenburke
11-10-2018 @ 9:36 AM
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Not exactly a headliner item, but. I have Tudor. I have a LBB headliner to install. Question; What is the recommended method to run the interior pillar light wire from the passenger side to the driver's side?

trjford8
11-10-2018 @ 4:57 PM
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I've never put a headliner in a tudor, but I suspect you would tape a wire to the metal bow that is closest to the pillar light location. Leave plenty of wire on each end after it passes through the bow sleeve to attach to the switch and to the other pillar light.

cliftford
11-10-2018 @ 5:51 PM
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I have done this before and one of the keys to success is how pliable the window seal is.

kubes40
11-11-2018 @ 5:35 AM
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Ken, I tape the wire to the roof insulation. I don't want to take a chance at it falling and possibly pressing lightly / showing on the headliner.
I use a high quality duct tape.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

Arc99
11-26-2018 @ 5:49 AM
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Never tried installing one before. It looks complicated.

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