Headliner sagging

F1FL · 12-03-2022, 08:45 AM

Has anyone had their headliner replaced recently (last year or so) and been quoted a reasonable price?

Mine has been starting to sag in just certain areas for the last few months and by now the entire headliner is pretty much drooping down.

Local upholstery shops have quoted me $1400 and $600 so far.

F1FL · 12-03-2022, 08:47 AM

Here is a (not so great quality) picture

Cmassey3 · 12-03-2022, 09:06 AM

I had mine done at a local auto reupholstery shop. It can be done DIY, but not without significant work.

$1400 seems too high for a factory-like cloth replacement you could nearly replace with a whole new OEM panel for that. I paid about $600 for a black anthracite headliner on mine.

Keep in mind, the folks that might balk at the costs are probably misremembering the cost without adjusting for 2022 inflation. I've seen that in some older threads.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1376522

Vedubin01 · 12-03-2022, 09:26 AM

Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing

F1FL · 12-03-2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vedubin01

Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing

I'm 2 hours north, Jacksonville. That's a great deal, I'm just looking for the same or similar material to OEM

Vedubin01 · 12-03-2022, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vedubin01

Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing

I'm 2 hours north, Jacksonville. That's a great deal, I'm just looking for the same or similar material to OEM

He had all types of material. I can try to get his info if you like and talk to him. Lmk

roastbeef · 12-03-2022, 11:02 AM

It's a decent amount of work, even for someone who knows their way around these cars.

F1FL · 12-03-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vedubin01

Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing

I'm 2 hours north, Jacksonville. That's a great deal, I'm just looking for the same or similar material to OEM

He had all types of material. I can try to get his info if you like and talk to him. Lmk

That would be great. I'm in Orlando often. Shoot me a PM if you find the info

CHSe92 · 12-03-2022, 04:58 PM

I just had mine redone last month in SC for $400 including pillars. It was also a reputable mobile headliner company like the other person mentioned. They came to my work and 2 guys knocked it out in a couple hours

DrFerry · 12-03-2022, 07:01 PM

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I just had mine redone last month in SC for $400 including pillars. It was also a reputable mobile headliner company like the other person mentioned. They came to my work and 2 guys knocked it out in a couple hours

Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
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Cmassey3 · 12-03-2022, 08:01 PM

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Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
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Wow, that looks like my uncle's polo after 2nds at thanksgiving! Definitely time for a new one.

DrFerry · 12-03-2022, 08:06 PM

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Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
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Wow, that looks like my uncle's polo after 2nds at thanksgiving! Definitely time for a new one.

No buttons on the fabric, but I know what you mean. 14 years of South Carolina hot summers and a black roof have now given me the hoopdee interior look.

CHSe92 · 12-03-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CHSe92

I just had mine redone last month in SC for $400 including pillars. It was also a reputable mobile headliner company like the other person mentioned. They came to my work and 2 guys knocked it out in a couple hours

Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
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Will's Mobile Auto Headliners - they are based out of Lancaster, SC but seems they travel anywhere in the state. They drove down the morning of my appointment, did the job, and drove home.

I could not find anyone local in Charleston that would take on headliners for some reason so I reached out to them and had an appointment within a few weeks.

DrFerry · 12-03-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFerry

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Originally Posted by CHSe92

I just had mine redone last month in SC for $400 including pillars. It was also a reputable mobile headliner company like the other person mentioned. They came to my work and 2 guys knocked it out in a couple hours

Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
.

Will's Mobile Auto Headliners - they are based out of Lancaster, SC but seems they travel anywhere in the state. They drove down the morning of my appointment, did the job, and drove home.

I could not find anyone local in Charleston that would take on headliners for some reason so I reached out to them and had an appointment within a few weeks.

A Big thank you for the information and your recommendation. Lancaster SC is a couple of hours from me. So it could be done in a day as it's a similar distance to their coming to you in Charleston. Thanks again for the pricing information too.

Helmsman · 12-08-2022, 03:27 AM

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Would you mind posting the Chas SC company name? I'm in Greenville and mine desperately needs doing.
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Woow! Why are they coming down in the first place? Never seen it over here, Scandinavia too cold?

ImmortalBimmer · 12-08-2022, 05:46 AM

Anyone know of a good shop in Houston?

FinalLe · 12-08-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vedubin01

Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing

Could I get the info as well? My headliner is sagging and looking for someone in Orlando.

DrFerry · 12-08-2022, 02:59 PM

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Woow! Why are they coming down in the first place? Never seen it over here, Scandinavia too cold?

My theory is the black carbon roof gets extremely HOT when parked outside all day in the South Carolina summer sunshine, heat and humidity (90F to 100F). Then the roof (head) liner card and foam also heat up and over time the fabric bond (glue) between the two disintegrates. Oh, and also because I don't live in Scandinavia..

Helmsman · 12-09-2022, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DrFerry

My theory is the black carbon roof gets extremely HOT when parked outside all day in the South Carolina summer sunshine, heat and humidity (90F to 100F). Then the roof (head) liner card and foam also heat up and over time the fabric bond (glue) between the two disintegrates. Oh, and also because I don't live in Scandinavia..

Got it. So there are a some benefits with living around the bloody North Pole after all, always something...

fs34 · 12-09-2022, 09:25 AM

My theory is the e9x platform uses terrible adhesive that breaks down over time and unless you have a garaged car that’s driven very little it’s not a matter of if but when it happens.

If anyone knows a reasonable shop in north Alabama I need mine replaced.

My plan is to remove the headliner myself and take it to a shop to save some on labor. Looks like a pita to remove but I’d gladly pay $500 or less if there was one of those mobile services available. I’d love to replace it with suede/alcantara.

UPSROD · 12-09-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fs34

My theory is the e9x platform uses terrible adhesive that breaks down over time and unless you have a garaged car that’s driven very little it’s not a matter of if but when it happens.

If anyone knows a reasonable shop in north Alabama I need mine replaced.

My plan is to remove the headliner myself and take it to a shop to save some on labor. Looks like a pita to remove but I’d gladly pay $500 or less if there was one of those mobile services available. I’d love to replace it with suede/alcantara.

Happen to my made in the USA 1967 Corvette, glue just let go after the every year over 100 degree weather.

B8bydesign · 12-09-2022, 12:28 PM

If anyone in the Mid-Atlantic area is looking for a place, AceBeezy seemed to have great luck with Rankin Upholstery in Gaithersburg, MD:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1961866

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Cmassey3 Second Lieutenant 417 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Raleigh NC iTrader: (0)	I had mine done at a local auto reupholstery shop. It can be done DIY, but not without significant work. $1400 seems too high for a factory-like cloth replacement you could nearly replace with a whole new OEM panel for that. I paid about $600 for a black anthracite headliner on mine. Keep in mind, the folks that might balk at the costs are probably misremembering the cost without adjusting for 2022 inflation. I've seen that in some older threads. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1376522 Last edited by Cmassey3; 12-03-2022 at 09:12 AM..
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Vedubin01 Banned 943 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Where in Florida? Friend in Orlando just had his done with suede for $350 and they came to him. Did it like in 2 hours and it came out amazing
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fs34 Lieutenant 397 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (1)	My theory is the e9x platform uses terrible adhesive that breaks down over time and unless you have a garaged car that’s driven very little it’s not a matter of if but when it happens. If anyone knows a reasonable shop in north Alabama I need mine replaced. My plan is to remove the headliner myself and take it to a shop to save some on labor. Looks like a pita to remove but I’d gladly pay $500 or less if there was one of those mobile services available. I’d love to replace it with suede/alcantara.
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