Headliner repair GTA

P2B

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Joined
Jan 11, 2006
Location
Toronto & Muskoka, Canada
TDI
2002 Jetta, 2003 Jetta, 2003 Jetta Wagon
Can anyone recommend a shop in the GTA for headliner repair?

The headliner in our '03 wagon is about ready to let go completely at which point repair will not be optional, and the primary driver (my wife) is not keen on a ghetto repair unless it's strictly temporary.

I have been quoted $950 for turnkey service or $350 if I do the re&re, which seems a little on the high side. I know I could buy materials for around $150, but not confident I could do a quality job as a first timer.

Simon
 

Wingnut

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Joined
Oct 10, 2002
Location
Toronto & Whitby
TDI
Silver 2003 Jetta Wagon
Its an easy job. Removing the headliner just requires removing a bunch of trim. Tedious, but easy. Once its out, peel off the old material. Use a stiff brush to remove any left over foam. Then buy a good quality spray adhesive. Spray an even coat on the headliner board and new material, let it sit for a few minutes, then roll the new fabric over it. Start on one side and slowly roll and smooth as you go to prevent wrinkles.
Have a look on Youtube. Lots of how to's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MmT72NDtTs
 
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Windex

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Joined
Apr 1, 2006
Location
Cambridge
TDI
05 B5V 01E FRF
You have a wagon - Sooooooo much easier to remove the headliner compared to a sedan. :D
 
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