Front plastic clip for headliner

[Jamesp]

The front plastic clip that runs the length of my headliner has given up the ghost. Replacement headliners I've seen say that part has to be removed and re used. Anybody know of a fix?

[steved0x]

Does the clip you are talking about run the length of the headliner in the front where the top meets the windshield? If so mine is giving up the ghost too, about an inch or so on the right side is folded Down...

[nieuwhzn]

The plastic piece that is sewn to the headliner and clips to the front rib of the top is just a piece of crap. It is some kind of plastic that starts disintegrating after less than 10 years on the car while never being exposed to sunlight. Mine broke into small fragments when I tried to fiddle with it. I took it out completely and trying to figure out what to replace it with. For the time being the headliner is kept in place by some small clips.
Unfortunately this plastic piece cannot be replaced, you have to buy a complete new headliner.

[Jamesp]

Yes this is the plastic clip that runs the length of the front frame. I also had plastic pieces falling down on me. Porsche might have put a few pennies into using durable plastics in these cars. GRRR!:troll:. Looks like I'll have to come up with a fix. I'm not thrilled with a $600+ option for a new headliner!

[cjbiv]

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[78F350]

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

[cjbiv]

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[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

Don't quote me on this but I believe you can remove the headliner from the back and front pretty easy. I think it's sewn around the second bow though. I think you'll have to take a razor very carefully to that part and cut it out.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have this problem on my 01. Tried double stick tape and it didn't last. I have been thinking of just pulling the whole liner out. Does anyone know if I pull the liner out, is it just like the earlier tops without the liner?

yes...my front clip messed up on 2 of my cars and I cut out the headliner, to hell with it. My upholstery shop (the convertible top experts in the area) said this is common, it is expensive to fix and recommended I remove the headliner or buy a new top and headliner. I was tempted, some of the new tops are really nice, but if the top isn't down, I'm probably not driving it.

[herve_g]

I had to replace the plastic clip when I changed for a newer top.

I bought a headliner off ebay (about 90$ CAD). As the clip was fine and the headliner from the new top was in better condition than the one I bought, I just transfered it from ont headliner to the other.

The clip is lightly glued and sewn to the headliner. As long as you're careful, it's a pretty easy fix

[PaulE]

Is this part something that could be 3D printed? Could a good unbroken piece be scanned into a file and then used to 3D print new ones? Is the scanning and creation of the file something that costs a fortune to have done?

[Stuttgart70]

Velcro strips boys - $4.95 worked on mine.

[cc986]

Originally Posted by Stuttgart70

Velcro strips boys - $4.95 worked on mine.

Great idea! How did you attach to each side: glue, tape or stitched on?

[Stiglitz]

Does anyone have a piece of the trim that has been pulled from their car? I found "trimlock", company that makes this type of product.



One of these may work.. finding a retail distributor so we don't have to spend $250 dollars for a 250 foot box would have to happen!

[Stiglitz]

I'm having Trimloc send me some samples, to see if it will work
Cross Fingers!!

[Wingnut2u]

Let us know if it works. I'm need of a fix

[Wingnut2u]

Let us know if it works. I'm in need of a fix