e36 Hoodlining

[bmw_tonci 0]

Hey Guys,

I know this is a common issue on this model of car, but driving my car feels like a trip in a saggy marquis.

Are you guys able to suggest places that i could have my hoodlining replaced by and perhaps if possible reasonable prices i should be expecting.

I am in auckland, and would prefer places that are reasonably nearby (Western Springs area).

Thanks ahead for any suggestions and inputs!

[BM WORLD 1258]

stu's trim in manakau .

otherwise i have some used ones you could just swap it out with

coupe? sedan?

sunroof or not??

[bmw_tonci 0]

i'm not entirely sure i would be up to swapping the lining myself, so would prefer to have it done professionally.

Stu's Trim, ill have to look them up and try get a quote.

It is a coupe, without a sunroof

[steve R 0]

I had mine redone at a place in Newmarket, it cost $350 and was a very good job.

[Greg111 13]

Very easy to replace on a coupe, 20min tops.

[rag_angelo 0]

^^^ Hi, is there a walk through on how you do these on the coupes? I have a e46 with sunroof with the liner also sagging and want to try sort out myself or failing that, get a pro to do it. Thanks

[Michael. 2312]

Yeah just get it redone, new material and glue.

I bought one that had it done already, $200.

Best money spent inside the car!!

[Gaz 1042]

Did my mates four door for under $100 and that included the beers.

Just need to take your time and be patient.

[rag_angelo 0]

Do you have some sort of walk through for that procedure? New material etc or just use some sort of spray glue. Not too familiar with euros just yet.

I don't mind doing it myself but just out of curiosity, can you PM me if you could do another and how much you'd do it for? Thanks

[5amchris 45]

Didnt know Google was so hard to use now days.

http://www.google.co.nz/#sclient=psy-ab&am...064&bih=930

[Gaz 1042]

Do you have some sort of walk through for that procedure? New material etc or just use some sort of spray glue. Not too familiar with euros just yet.

I don't mind doing it myself but just out of curiosity, can you PM me if you could do another and how much you'd do it for? Thanks

Didnt know Google was so hard to use now days.

http://www.google.co.nz/#sclient=psy-ab&am...064&bih=930

Haha google really is your best friend but it went like this;

1) Measure headliner and go to local Spotlight or other local fabric selling store and find a colour you like. Always ask the lovely shop ladies if you don't know what type of fabric will be suitable.

2) Get some spray on glue, also usually sold at above fabric store.

3) Pick up some beer on the way home.

4) Remove all trim from the headliner; lights, sun visors, Jesus handles.

5) Drink beer.

6) Unclip the A, B and C pillar trim. You can get away with just unclip the top but go all the way if you feel the need.

7) A friend helps at the this point as you need to pull the headliner away from the roof and twist it out the door. Adjust the seats to help get it out.

8) Drink beer.

9) This the messy and long part. Peel off the fabric from the fibreglass and start to scrape off the glue. sh*t gets everywhere. Paint scraper will work fine and gloves help from getting it all over your beer.

10) Once its nice and clean, lay the fabric over the top to ensure its going to fit. Working in sections, start at one end, spraying on the glue and sticking the fabric down. Don't be afraid to go nuts with the glue. Use a ruler to keep out the air bubbles. Once complete, I suggest leaving it overnight allowing it to stick properly and you time to finish the beers.

11) Next day, cut out the holes for the lights and trim. No need to go over board with cutting as this won't be seen by anyone once its in the car. Fold the extra fabric on the edges over the back and glue it down.

12) And as they say, installation is the reverse of removal.

Unless you get the exact matching fabric, you may want to do the pillar trims and rear parcel shelf but up to you.

[rag_angelo 0]

Thanks very much Gaz! Awesome write up!