Painting or removing headliner?

[xavpil]

I just bought a 27’cat, 1980. The headliner in the cabin is a beige vinyl. No tear, actually in great condition ut just outdated.Can it be painted With a special paint I guess?
And if I were to remove it to replace it, guess id be opening a can oof warms, right ?

thx

 

[dmax]

You can use spray paint designed for plastics to cover vinyl, though doing it in place would be difficult.

 

[Stu Jackson]

The headliner in the cabin is a beige vinyl.

If no previous owner has changed what came from the factory, then the answer is: NO, it is not beige "vinyl," it is a thin layer of fiberglass, the inside of the deck's construction.
I've owned three 1980 vintage Catalinas: 1981 C22, 1981 C25, 1986 C34.

 

[xavpil]

If no previous owner has changed what came from the factory, then the answer is: NO, it is not beige "vinyl," it is a thin layer of fiberglass, .

so it can be painted then?

 

[Stu Jackson]

so it can be painted then?

Of course.

 

[Trixster]

Is spray painting the recommended method?

 

[jssailem]

Spray painting is one option. You need to consider many issues when spray painting. Those little droplets can get everywhere.

 

[SailingLoto]

Is spray painting the recommended method?

I personally would clean, prep and roll it.