You may have already addressed this, but my search showed no matches. I have a First, vintage late 80's, in terrific shape. The interior is pristine and dry. The only problem seems to be that the headliner foam is deteriorating and the liner is falling. I do not want to go to bare glass like the new 36's ... want a new headliner. Has anyone any suggestions on how to, who to in the Chesapeake bay area??
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We had similar problems. We ended up putting snaps on since we never got something that woul dhold the headliner material once it started to fafl down.
We had similar problems. We ended up putting snaps on since we never got something that woul dhold the headliner material once it started to fafl down.
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I used to have an '83 First 32 that had the same problem. Lots of folks do if you check the archives, too! Anyway, I found headliner material at www.sailrite.com, and replaced the old stuff. Use 3M super trim adhesive spray to install the new material, after removing the old stuff and cleaning the residue on the hull as much as possible. You don't need to get all the old glue off, but you need to get the loose and old foam residue off. I just wire-brushed everything and most of it "powders" right off. Then wipe it down with Goof Off solvent, or any other solvent that will leave the surface free of dust and loose residue and you'll be ready to glue the new stuff up. Its a big job, and to do it right you may have to have a canvas or upholstery shop sew the finished edges on the new pieces, but its the only way to effectively restore the headliner. The old stuff simply will not re-adhere no matter what you do! Good luck! Tim
I used to have an '83 First 32 that had the same problem. Lots of folks do if you check the archives, too! Anyway, I found headliner material at www.sailrite.com, and replaced the old stuff. Use 3M super trim adhesive spray to install the new material, after removing the old stuff and cleaning the residue on the hull as much as possible. You don't need to get all the old glue off, but you need to get the loose and old foam residue off. I just wire-brushed everything and most of it "powders" right off. Then wipe it down with Goof Off solvent, or any other solvent that will leave the surface free of dust and loose residue and you'll be ready to glue the new stuff up. Its a big job, and to do it right you may have to have a canvas or upholstery shop sew the finished edges on the new pieces, but its the only way to effectively restore the headliner. The old stuff simply will not re-adhere no matter what you do! Good luck! Tim
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