Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for a head lining in my bug, I dont really want to go back to the vinyl that is original but I want to go for some fabric, similar to what on the roof of commodores etc.
I was thinking some insulation down first and then fabric over top, going for a smooth look.
Has anyone done this and have any pics, advice for doing this sort of thing?
Cheers
AJ

ive got velour in mine and its been there for about 6 years. if your going to do it talk to a decent upholster in your area.

How hard would it be to do myself?

do you know much about car upholstery?
the only reason i ask is ive had both the vinyl and my current one fitted and the difference in price was amazing. for what it cost me to buy the vinyl i had the current one installed which i then had to ether install myself or get installed. both are great jobs.
i know what my limits are and upholstery is one of them.
try talking to one just to get an idea of whats involve in the fitting.

I can't say I know much about it. But I am willing to have a crack, also my mum is pretty crafty with fabric etc so I am hoping to hit her up for help.

It would be relatively cheap and easy for the upholster. You talking just teh roof? with metal explosed pillars etc?

My dad had to get his commodore hoodlining replaced twice, because the glue had this nasy habit of letting the material go.
Wasn't very pricy at all. and to start from scratch, as long as the slate is clean for the guy to start, i wouldn't even stress doing it yourself.

If you're using a foam backed lining you could glue it directly to the roof and the pillars.

So there isnt any problem with gluing a backing to the roof, and then gluing the fabric to the backing? would you recommend doing something like that or should i steer clear?

this is at least one of the people you should talk to. he knows his stuff

Bloody oath! This forum is great! Cheers for the help!!

AJ. I thought the Holden headlining you were thinking of was one with a foam backing. There is such a product. Glueing foam/insulation then material could be ugly. The material I'm thinking of would be easy to apply and give you that smooth/velour look it sounds like you're after. The foam backing would give you some insulation as well. I'll get some and put up a pic in the next few days.
Cheers
Brad

Oh ok then, I'm only getting some ideas at this stage, doing some research so I know what I want to do with my bug rebuild. I'm a long way off of doing the interior but I want to have my look organised before I get stuck into the car. I want the interior to work with the exterior and the styles to reflect each other. But pics would be great.
Cheers