Thinking about doing my headliner

[Black_beetle_Martha]

The dealer that I got my nb from replaced the headliner..its like a blue color and is not done well. I would like to put a new one in but I really don't know what type of pattern to do. I seen a few different ones on here but I'm having a hard time deciding.

I'd like to do something with pink since I have some pink interior but don't want to over do it.

Just looking for suggestions on what would look good and good places to buy fabric!

I attached the picture so you could get an idea of what color my interior is!

[Evanrude]

Hm, if you are going to redo the material on the roof, how about a pink flannel or a pink & black argyle pattern?

Flannel..



Argyle..

[Black_beetle_Martha]

I really like the argyle!!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Black_beetle_Martha

I really like the argyle!!

Well here's a finished headliner with said Argyle- CLICK HERE.

Enjoy

[Tico4Life]

Kind of like the first one better, maybe because it looks like the seat fabric on the new GTI's
Do you get a lot of glare on your face from the painted center part of the dash?

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Tico4Life

Kind of like the first one better, maybe because it looks like the seat fabric on the new GTI's

Yeah, I forgot to mention that too.
Although i'm a big Argyle fan, I love the plaid better. But do what makes you happy

[Evanrude]

Also, I forgot to mention, there is a company that does fiberglass headliners that are PAINTABLE for your car...



VW Beetle - New Beetle Fiberglass Headliner Board, Volkswagen Fiberglass Headliner Board - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

This lets you paint it how you want and install it in place of the cloth one, but it only works in cars that do NOT have a sunroof (which I believe is the case in your car)....

Number of folks here on the Org bought them and have done it

Love Machine, here on the org did theirs like this..


(just noticed that it is temporarily unavailable, but you can contact them and ask about getting one if you are interested)

[Black_beetle_Martha]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Well here's a finished headliner with said Argyle- CLICK HERE.

Enjoy

I LOVE this! you did an awesome job!!

[Black_beetle_Martha]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

Also, I forgot to mention, there is a company that does fiberglass headliners that are PAINTABLE for your car...



VW Beetle - New Beetle Fiberglass Headliner Board, Volkswagen Fiberglass Headliner Board - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

This lets you paint it how you want and install it in place of the cloth one, but it only works in cars that do NOT have a sunroof (which I believe is the case in your car)....

Number of folks here on the Org bought them and have done it

Love Machine, here on the org did theirs like this..


(just noticed that it is temporarily unavailable, but you can contact them and ask about getting one if you are interested)

I like this, but not looking to spend that much!

[akasha1963]

I REALLY like that plaid flannel. Wish I was talented enough to do my own headliner. Mine is still in really good shape though.

[Black_beetle_Martha]

well I went into town today and really couldn't find anything that I like that would fit so now I'm searching online. I found a few peace sign patterns that are cute..but I'm still undecided!

[bbradley08]

Im getting ready to do my headliner aswell.

How did you get your interior pink like that? I love it!! <3. <3. <3.

Can't wait to see what it looks like when its done!

**Anyone know how to replace one with a sunroof? Im a little scared to do it myself. :/

[Black_beetle_Martha]

Originally Posted by bbradley08

Im getting ready to do my headliner aswell.

How did you get your interior pink like that? I love it!! <3. <3. <3.

Can't wait to see what it looks like when its done!

**Anyone know how to replace one with a sunroof? Im a little scared to do it myself. :/

My boyfriend painted it. We got the paint from a pain shop, its automotive exterior paint!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Black_beetle_Martha

I LOVE this! you did an awesome job!!

Sorry, I can't take credit for that job. That's Chelsea/Smartchick2009's beetle and headliner headliner redeux- done by Her hubby Ray and herself.

My headliner (done by me) can be seen by CLICKING HERE.

[TDI_bubble]

My work on my only day off!


03072011-002 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[Black_beetle_Martha]

Originally Posted by TDI_bubble

My work on my only day off!


03072011-002 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I really like this! I actually thought about doing zebra but was afraid it wouldnt look good with my interior? I mean i have nothing white in there.

[TDI_bubble]

Doesn't want to display the picture on the forum. I'm planning on doing a white two tone on the blue stock color. So it will have some white to go with it.

The rest of the interior is white/offwhite as well. The material is almost shiny, it's actually pretty bright.

linky

http://www.flickr.com/photos/4851574...ream/lightbox/

got it in last night, interior mostly out still, but looks pretty sweet. I think I'll do the rear C and B pillars to show off a little more as the white now stands out and doesn't go with the new headliner.

[Black_beetle_Martha]

I would love to see pictures! I ended up going to Hobby Lobby and finding pink zebra that matches perfectly! Going to start on it tomorrow! Wish me luck!! Do you have any tips??

[TDI_bubble]

Originally Posted by Black_beetle_Martha

Do you have any tips??

If you have never done anything like it, get something that is very flexible. I got regular shiny cotton printed stuff, and it does NOT stretch much at all. I managed to get most of the curves and dips glued down. I did have to splice it at the mirror mount, it was just too much to as of that fabric after trying for half an hour.

The stuff you want for a quick easy install is pretty stretchy, I spent about 3 hours taking the foam off with a knife and completely fitting the fabric. Time flew!

[2naFish]

What are the dimensions of fabric that you buy online when it says "by the yard"?

I have read in other headliner threads that about 1.5 yards was sufficient with a little extra for doing just the headliner. Does that sound correct?

Really, all I need to know for this mod is the dimensions of fabrics when they say by the yard, how wide is it?