Headlining refit query

[gmac78]

Alright chaps,

When installing the headlining following a retrim, have you guys been applying some sort of double sided sticky tape to hold the headlining in place against the cassette or is it ok to fit as is. It's on a coupe if that makes any difference.

Can't imagine it would sag down really without tape but any experience on this would be appreciated.

Thanks
Gordon

[jeffstoo]

I used Velcro to hold mine Gordon. Worked a treat.

[psiconauta911]

I was advised by the dealer to use audi windscreen sealent to do that and that was what I did!

[gmac78]

Alright guys, cheers for the input. I'm liking the idea of velcro, never even thought off that. Good call!! The windscreen sealant would no doubt hold stronger, however I'm thinking if the headlining had to come out again it might be a mission to remove without damaging it (all dependant on how much sealant was used I guess).

I think Velco is the route for me.

Thanks lads.

[Rikki Kitto]

Or double sided tape

[psiconauta911]

Thinking about it I guess the sealent is a bit overkill and if I had to do it now I´ll go with the velcro too, I hope I never have to do it again!

[gmac78]

Hehe I know, I've had the headliner out for ages and been trying to find someone local that would retrim it for me, as I'm just not sure how good a job I'll do.

Really don't want to end up with loads of creases in it, otherwise it will need to get done again. Never had to do any upholstery type work before so not sure how it's going to go. I'll be tackling it this weekend I reckon. Mechanical work is no problem, manipulating fabric neatly in to all the various contours of the headlining is whole different ball game!!

[bluequattro]

I used wide double sided tape-like the sort to hold number plates on. Seems to have worked well so far.
i used a soft cloth folded up to press the headliner to it-very gently as not to produce any indents

[recurveandy]

This is the factory procedure for the A6, I imagine the coupe would have been along the same lines
One assumes bonding the headliner gives additional support to the roof skin also

[gmac78]

Cheers for the PDF, that installation method certainly would hold the headliner secure in place, looks like it would be a mission to remove again if required though. I've ordered some velcro pads off eBay, I think they will do the job nicely and easy to remove the headliner again if for some reason it needs to come out. Thanks for all the suggestions though guys.

[mac2226]

I used wide double sided tape but never thought to use Velcro which seems a good idea