New headliner and overhead console

[cburns70]

Since I'm going to an all black (or Agate) interior in my 98 Sport, compliments of my 2000 donor Limited, I decided to do a little "customizing"

Fixed up the console from the 2000. Painted it chili pepper red and re-upholstered with black headliner. I also re-did the whole headliner in black. I painted the cargo light bezel and speaker grills with chili pepper red as well:

 

[sunburned]

How was removal and stripping of the headliner? I need to do this sometime soon if my XJ doesn't sell.

 

[SuperRoo]

How was removal and stripping of the headliner? I need to do this sometime soon if my XJ doesn't sell.

I just did it a couple of days ago. Not hard, just time consuming. I did it on my own - would really help to have a buddy assisting though...

The old lining will just about fall off once you take the headline board out - then spend the next 10-20 minutes sanding and/or brushing the old glue off the board.
Importantly, ensure you have the CORRECT spray glue - i.e. made specifically for headliners - that roof gets pretty damn hot in summer and you don't want your new headlining drapping your shoulders because you didn't use the correct high temp glue:sad1:

Old rules apply - measure twice, three times or more if necessary and cut once!

Here are a couple of links to help you get started:

http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/cherokee/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMDaU3seKH8


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1988 Cherokee Laredo 4.0 litre 4WD Auto Californian model living in london town...

 

[scoobyxj]

I have ta say I like it... You should mask off the center part of the sunglasses holder, and shoot the outside edges of it though.

 

[BIGSLVRXJ]

Looks great, I really love the dark colored headliner since its not something you usually see in XJs. I approve!

 

[sunburned]

Yours looks great btw. I like the black as well. I was considering just painting mine flat black or with bedliner. With the amount of dirt and sand that is stuck to the factory headliner, I don't think I need to put cloth up there again.

 

[cburns70]

Yours looks great btw. I like the black as well. I was considering just painting mine flat black or with bedliner. With the amount of dirt and sand that is stuck to the factory headliner, I don't think I need to put cloth up there again.

I ran without a headliner in another XJ, it was way too noisy for me!

 

[cburns70]

I just did it a couple of days ago. Not hard, just time consuming. I did it on my own - would really help to have a buddy assisting though...

The old lining will just about fall off once you take the headline board out - then spend the next 10-20 minutes sanding and/or brushing the old glue off the board.
Importantly, ensure you have the CORRECT spray glue - i.e. made specifically for headliners - that roof gets pretty damn hot in summer and you don't want your new headlining drapping your shoulders because you didn't use the correct high temp glue:sad1:

Old rules apply - measure twice, three times or more if necessary and cut once!

Here are a couple of links to help you get started:

http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/cherokee/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMDaU3seKH8


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1988 Cherokee Laredo 4.0 litre 4WD Auto Californian model living in london town...

x2! I used a scrub brush to get the old foam off. I did it by myself, but it would been a whole lot easier with a friend.

 

[cburns70]

I have ta say I like it... You should mask off the center part of the sunglasses holder, and shoot the outside edges of it though.

You're right! I didn't even notice that. Now that I see it, I have to do it now! Thanks! :cheers:

 

[OutkastBoss]

I love this looks great !

I did a black microfiber headliner and had the visors wrapped .
The ceiling felt extra low at first but I love it , my kid draws on it with her fingers .

I am digging your colored console , I want one in silverstone gray now .

 

[sunburned]

I ran without a headliner in another XJ, it was way too noisy for me!

I wasn't going to remove mine, just paint it instead of covering it with fabric.