Headliner

[Little Dipper]

The headliner  in my 95 Ovation is starting to come loose and hang down in the back seat area.    I might be just glued on?    Does anyone know of a shop in eastern Pa/NJ that could repair it.  ?

Norm

N995K

  

[anthonydesmet]

@Flyin Bullfrogwill come and pick up your interior for repair or might be able to fix on site. He is based out of Norfolk, Va.  You can reach him at:

Howard "Rico" Lenway

 Flying Bull Frog LLC

 (757)452-0239

[LANCECASPER]

On 7/2/2018 at 12:42 PM, Little Dipper said:

The headliner  in my 95 Ovation is starting to come loose and hang down in the back seat area.    I might be just glued on?    Does anyone know of a shop in eastern Pa/NJ that could repair it.  ?

Norm

N995K

  

I had the same thing happen to a '97 Encore. I bought a couple yards of the fabric from Aircraft Spruce and took the fiberglass headliner and the fabric to a local upholstery shop and had them use their upholstery adhesive and glue it on with 3M contact adhesive. It turned out great.

[Little Dipper]

16 hours ago, LANCECASPER said:

I had the same thing happen to a '97 Encore. I bought a couple yards of the fabric from Aircraft Spruce and took the fiberglass headliner and the fabric to a local upholstery shop and had them use their upholstery adhesive and glue it on. It turned out great.

Was it difficult to get the fibereglass headliner out?

 

[LANCECASPER]

1 hour ago, Little Dipper said:

Was it difficult to get the fibereglass headliner out?

 

Not at all. I took good pictures so the re-install went well also. I think it took about 30 minutes for each.

[Bob_Belville]

If you're looking for a minimum cost but professional looking result I suggest talking to a local auto trim shop. When I redid the interior in my E I used such a shop for the headliner, carpet, and leather. In the case of the headliner he used automotive material (which far exceeds aircraft flame spread specs, and came to my hangar to install - contact adhesive. 

Your headliner is different but maybe you should be able to get the idea.

[N6758N]

Norm @Little Dipper, not sure if you're aware but SureFlight at KMQS (that does your avionics) also does fantastic interior work!

[Little Dipper]

On ‎7‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 7:42 PM, N6758N said:

Norm @Little Dipper, not sure if you're aware but SureFlight at KMQS (that does your avionics) also does fantastic interior work!

Thanks,   I'm going to stop in there and see if they are interested in my little job.

[Browncbr1]

If you’re going to mess with the headliner and like leather, you might consider going ahead and using leather.   I found that my cabin is quieter and MUCH more comfortable (temperature wise).   It really does a good job insulating.  

 

[carusoam]

You guys are good!

I’m heading to the airport today, hoping my ceiling has fallen down... 

Best regards,

-a-

[jdrake]

One more data point - Air Tex is based at Trenton (KTTN).  I've used their upholstery kits in other planes with satisfaction.  Have never had them perform the work but since they're on field it might be worth a call.

[Little Dipper]

28 minutes ago, jdrake said:

One more data point - Air Tex is based at Trenton (KTTN).  I've used their upholstery kits in other planes with satisfaction.  Have never had them perform the work but since they're on field it might be worth a call.

Thanks,   In the past (1980's   ) I used Air Tex for an interior kit for my old Arrow and was very pleased with them.   I called them about my headliner and they don't do headliner installs.   I think I'm going to stop over at Sure Flight and see if they are interested in doing a small job like this on my Mooney.    They did a great job on my panel revamp.