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Common headliner problems
Match what you're seeing to the most likely cause. The right diagnosis decides whether a re-glue, a full re-cover, or a leak repair is what you actually need.
Sagging headliner
What you see: Fabric droops from the roof, often starting at the rear or around the sunroof.
Likely cause: The foam backing bonding the fabric to the board breaks down with heat and age.
Read the full breakdownFalling headliner near the windshield
What you see: Material detaching at the front of the roof, above the windshield or visors.
Likely cause: Front-of-roof material sees the most direct sun and heat, so its adhesive fails first.
Read the full breakdownWater stains & discoloration
What you see: Brown rings or blotches spreading across the roof fabric.
Likely cause: Leaks from windshield seals, sunroof drains, or trim let water wick into the board.
Read the full breakdownLoose around a sunroof
What you see: Sagging, gaps, or wear concentrated around the sunroof opening and shade.
Likely cause: Heat, sun exposure, and the moving shade stress the adhesive fastest at the opening.
Read the full breakdownAdhesive failure
What you see: Fabric lifts in sheets or bubbles even though the material looks intact.
Likely cause: Original adhesive loses its grip; re-gluing without addressing the foam rarely lasts.
Read the full breakdownTorn seat upholstery
What you see: Rips, splits, or worn-through seat covers, usually on the driver's outer bolster.
Likely cause: Entry and exit wear concentrates on one bolster; sun and body oils weaken it first.
Read the full breakdownLoose door-panel upholstery
What you see: Fabric or vinyl lifting away from a door card, usually along the top insert.
Likely cause: The same foam-backed material and the same adhesive failure as the headliner.
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