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Title: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: GreigC on March 18, 2021, 05:37:32 pm
Hello,

Just wondering how many people have had headliner issues? (Mainly ive seen sagging around the roof sunglasses tray, rear interior roof light, rear of headliner and under the sunvisors)

I know other VW cars around this age/platform had this issue but I want to focus on the Golf MK5.

If effected what year and spec is your MK5? Have you changed yours? If you've changed yours has it happened again?

I have 09' MK5 GTI 5 door 75k. (Failed at roof sunglasses tray and under both sunvisors)

Thanks
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Trav Turbo on March 18, 2021, 05:44:55 pm
Mine has sagged around the sunglasses tray within the last couple years, mines a 57 plate 3 door Gti. Think I'll be taking the headlining out soon to try & see how best to repair it

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 18, 2021, 06:03:56 pm
57 plate 5 door 80k miles and mines sagging around the sunglasses holder tried glueing it back but started to fail again after around 5-6 month. Been thinking about this a lot lately and I think I’m going to get another headliner from a standard mk5 5 door golf and get it retrimmed properly.
Already been getting prices from local ish car/motor upholsterers and prices vary massively the cheapest around £120 up to £300+
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: OldGTI on March 18, 2021, 07:12:04 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: GreigC on March 18, 2021, 07:16:38 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.

Thats sounds great! Any pictures?
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Trav Turbo on March 18, 2021, 08:15:28 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.
That's not a bad idea. I'll give that a try first.

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: J30SBO on March 18, 2021, 08:28:07 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.

Exactly what I did but with AstroTurf tape 😂
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: fakie1977 on March 18, 2021, 08:34:43 pm
Mines a 2007 07 plate 5 dr with 81k. Started around sunglasses case like everyone else has said in the last year or so. Hasn’t gotten noticeably worse but was considering getting it retrimmed in alcantara (along with the a, b and c pillars). Just not got around to it yet and not found a retrimmer in the north east. Might give the double sided tape idea a go in the short term though. How long has that held up for the people that have done that?


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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 18, 2021, 09:07:06 pm
I used carpet spray/glue but it only lasted 5-6 months , think I’ll give the double side tape ago , it’s something that really bothers me when ever I look at it.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: RetroRaz on March 19, 2021, 01:33:06 am
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L03CJGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_RPKT9M6K2EAACAV78GE2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Ive used this many times to repair roofliners. Works very well and never sags

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: mjmallia on March 19, 2021, 07:05:21 am
My GTI is a 2005 and still looks perfect and a couple of other mates 2005/06 GTI's are also perfect still.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: OldGTI on March 19, 2021, 01:37:26 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.

Thats sounds great! Any pictures?

It has been ok for around 8 months now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KzL6kh6z/gti1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Octoparrot on March 19, 2021, 07:11:30 pm
Mines an 06 and it's still perfect.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on March 19, 2021, 07:50:15 pm
My GTI is a 2005 and still looks perfect and a couple of other mates 2005/06 GTI's are also perfect still.

Mines perfect too 05 with sunroof
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on March 19, 2021, 07:53:48 pm
Is it non sunroof models that are more affected????
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: GreigC on March 20, 2021, 08:12:55 am
Is it non sunroof models that are more affected????

Does seem that way? Not seen a sunroof model effected.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 20, 2021, 11:22:57 am
Iv seen all different headliners do it 3 door 5 door and sun roof models
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Neil 54 on March 23, 2021, 09:14:16 pm
Mines an 08 plate 5 door no sunroof 88000 miles sagging around sunglasses holder haven't got any prices yet due to current situation as lock down lifts am going to get price to retrim
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Hypertuned on March 24, 2021, 05:49:00 am
Very common on cars over 6 years old here in Hong Kong where it reaches 40°C in summer and inside the car we'll into  60~70°C temps if parked on the street.

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 24, 2021, 01:23:36 pm
Crazy the amount of mk5’s affected by this , I wonder if mk6’s are the same or if the managed to solve the issue , talking of mk6’s does anybody know if a mk6 headliner will fit the mk5
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Hypertuned on March 24, 2021, 04:10:14 pm
Crazy the amount of mk5’s affected by this , I wonder if mk6’s are the same or if the managed to solve the issue , talking of mk6’s does anybody know if a mk6 headliner will fit the mk5
MK6 have the same issues... no idea if MK6 liner will fit the MK5 though.

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: coolhandluke on March 24, 2021, 06:34:03 pm
I sold mine with 126,000 on it and head lining was still perfect.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: probedb on March 24, 2021, 08:37:15 pm
05 here as well, no sunroof but no sagging.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 24, 2021, 08:42:32 pm
Definitely a random one with why it happens to some and not others.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Trav Turbo on March 26, 2021, 09:36:09 am
My cousin bought a R32 Japan import with no sunroof & it ain't got the original headlining looks like someone retrim it themselves with felt material. I'm guessing it must be down to weather climate heat inside the car to why they sag

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Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: ginjez on March 26, 2021, 08:07:48 pm
I would bet the non sagging cars are the lighter paint colours.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Jb55 on March 26, 2021, 08:12:16 pm
@ginjez (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=95154) that could well be a factor , my gti is black
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Mekaniko on March 27, 2021, 07:30:48 am
Definitely a random one with why it happens to some and not others.

Also depends of the vehicle life... hot locations on summer kill it... also the door panels on MK5
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on March 27, 2021, 07:45:13 am
@ginjez (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=95154) that could well be a factor , my gti is black

Wrong .......mine is diamond black  :P
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Octoparrot on March 27, 2021, 09:19:20 am
Mine is too. :smiley:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Flyingscotsman on March 29, 2021, 10:17:14 am
I have this on my 2008.  Colour dark blue, sits outside in the sun (when we have it).
Good thread! I will try repairing by removeing sunglasses holder.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on April 03, 2021, 11:30:53 am
Black sunroof model, 07, 151K miles, no sagging.  I've even scrubbed it several times over the years with carpet cleaner and still not dropping.  A very strange and sporadic problem indeed.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: DBXdarkangel on April 03, 2021, 11:32:44 am
Mines a 05 playe with 105k miles. No sagging at all.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Crazyhorn on April 11, 2021, 05:35:55 am
Mines an 06 and my whole headliner has sagged worse than my grandmas boobs.
Looking at a complete removal of the headliner and reupholster in its entirety. I’m looking at putting in a nice red velvet.
My door fabric is also going through the same issue. So I’ll get that done in red velvet too
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: GreigC on April 11, 2021, 05:02:50 pm
Mines an 06 and my whole headliner has sagged worse than my grandmas boobs.
Looking at a complete removal of the headliner and reupholster in its entirety. I’m looking at putting in a nice red velvet.
My door fabric is also going through the same issue. So I’ll get that done in red velvet too

Made me laugh so much 🤣
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on April 12, 2021, 12:01:38 am
Mines an 06 and my whole headliner has sagged worse than my grandmas boobs.
Looking at a complete removal of the headliner and reupholster in its entirety. I’m looking at putting in a nice red velvet.
My door fabric is also going through the same issue. So I’ll get that done in red velvet too

Made me laugh so much 🤣




Omg a tarts handbag interior!!!!!
Some one needs shooting :P
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on April 17, 2021, 02:32:16 am
Needs some chintzy vajazzle dangley faux crystal Victoria Beckham designed dangley bits to go with it  :happy2:

Out of general public interest, I asked VW how much for a new 3 door, black, sunroof headliner........ £980+VAT.

Nice, I'll take 3 please.  Along with £450 for a new ED30 manual gear knob/gaiter and £650 for a new ED30 non multi-function steering wheel.

So cheap.  Who needs a Skoda with such cheap pricing?

Oh you want a quote for a new ED30 seat sir?  Well, we don't sell complete seats.  It'll be £800 for the upper leather/heated cloth cover, £150 for the foam bolsters, £600 for the base cloth/leather and £500 for the frame.

As the parts guy said to me........"VW would rather bury this crap in a hole than sell it at a discount to loyal customers"

Anything interior, they "f*ck you at the drive through" (who knows that film quote?) but anything big and metal, yeah we can do 40% off that gearbox......the mind boggles.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on April 17, 2021, 09:05:44 am
Needs some chintzy vajazzle dangley faux crystal Victoria Beckham designed dangley bits to go with it  :happy2:

Out of general public interest, I asked VW how much for a new 3 door, black, sunroof headliner........ £980+VAT.

Nice, I'll take 3 please.  Along with £450 for a new ED30 manual gear knob/gaiter and £650 for a new ED30 non multi-function steering wheel.

So cheap.  Who needs a Skoda with such cheap pricing?

Oh you want a quote for a new ED30 seat sir?  Well, we don't sell complete seats.  It'll be £800 for the upper leather/heated cloth cover, £150 for the foam bolsters, £600 for the base cloth/leather and £500 for the frame.

As the parts guy said to me........"VW would rather bury this crap in a hole than sell it at a discount to loyal customers"

Anything interior, they "f*ck you at the drive through" (who knows that film quote?) but anything big and metal, yeah we can do 40% off that gearbox......the mind boggles.



Vw (and audi)have a heritage dept in germany run by a guy called Steffen
shops.audi.com
They stock genuine Vw parts and can price competitively as sorts.......I have spoken to him a few times years ago. So I cannot confirm this is up to date info as I am no longer active on any of the audi forums but I do know that both Tps and Vw Uk will give a discount if you request heritage parts BUT that’s if you persuade them too
Problem we also have is at the mo they won’t ship to Uk due to brexit but I believe they are working on it
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: jacksosi on August 11, 2022, 02:02:13 pm
It has just happened on our 2008 (no s/roof) in the sunglass area.

I will try the tape fix when it's a LOT cooler :)
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on August 11, 2022, 02:31:42 pm
Yeah, my 2009 MK6 TDI is sagging there also, but strangely, still not the MK5!

I bought a tin of van headliner glue (apparently heavier duty than car stuff) but have yet to get around to fixing it.  Was thinking of just spraying some into the sag cavity, let it go off, then roll it flat with one of those mini paint rollers from B&Q.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: amanda on August 11, 2022, 02:39:28 pm
Yeah, my 2009 MK6 TDI is sagging there also, but strangely, still not the MK5!

That’s what you get for buying a mk6 as the build quality is far worse than the 5 🤣
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 11, 2022, 04:04:17 pm
Mines gone just infront of the sunglasses box thing. Need to get on the case before it gets worse.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: mjmallia on August 12, 2022, 10:55:28 am
Mine has started lifting from the roof sunglasses holder and under the sun visor with this recent heat.

I will look into redoing it next year, as done a lot to the car this year and need a break from it  :laugh:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Lewo on August 12, 2022, 01:55:49 pm
I was feeling smug that mine was ok but noticed last week that it's sagging by the sunglass holder  :rolleye:
I'll have a read through this thread to see how to drop the holder down and use double sided tape.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 12, 2022, 03:19:02 pm
Any ideas on which spray adhesive is best? Going to try and do mine next week hopefully
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on August 12, 2022, 03:21:27 pm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trim-Fix-500ml-Temperature-Adhesive-Lining/dp/B01L03CJGI/ref=dp_prsubs_2?pd_rd_i=B01L03CJGI&psc=1
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: GreigC on August 12, 2022, 09:27:25 pm
Don’t bother fixing the existing headliner… if it’s sagged at the sun glasses tray it will all be stretched out of shape and look a mess once glued. Also it will be sagging under each sun visor next if not already then finally they let go in the middle centre light.

Source an 05 or early 06 year GTI that’s being broken they are made much better. I believe VW sourced a different manufacturer later in production. Hence the sagging.

If you have a newer car than 05, 06, the headliners all still fit but you might need to change the wiring over that sits above the headliner (use your old wiring) if it’s different. Easy to swap… VW literally just sellotaped them on (don’t forget to change this) your centre lights and sun visor lights won’t work. Early cars have the interior motion sensor in the middle left of interior headliner and was moved in later cars to centre dome light panel hence the different wiring.

Basically just take it all out like I did, days work at most and take your time it’s self explanatory really… just source an earlier year GTI headliner and fit it… job done. I’ve had no issues since and most importantly it looks perfect now.


Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 12, 2022, 11:08:08 pm
f*ck that… I’ll glue it and that will be that, creases or not. :-)
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: G-olf on August 13, 2022, 08:27:22 am
I've had this twice now. First time it was sagging round the sunglasses holder then starts to go round the sun visors.
I tried to glue it and it looked a mess. If the foam has separated the glue soaks straight through the material
When I looked at mine it was clear it hadn't come unstuck but was the thin foam had broken down separating the material.
It took ages to source a good condition replacement from the breakers, it looked good for 6 months and now its happening again in the same place.

I've been told by the dealer a 5dr anthracite headliner is no longer produced and not available, not tried anywhere else yet.

So as others have said if you're doing the job, watch the ribbon wiring on the reverse, especially at the sunvisor mount its easy to tear this, dont leave the headliner hanging on the wiring. Make sure the wiring is correct if swapping (illuminated mirrors, interior monitor etc)

Im thinking of adding some  stick on type heat insulation to the underside of my roof when I tackle the job again as an extra measure.

Possibly having the original re covered if I cant find any good replacements, they're all probably on borrowed time now due to age.
Has anyone seen the pre cut covers on e bay? was wondering how the stitching lines stay straight if you have to stretch it round the contours of the backing board and how awkward it would be having the pre cut holes?

Any thoughts?
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on August 13, 2022, 10:12:21 am
What about if you were to let the contact adhesive go off before pushing it all together?  Shouldn't soak through then?  Sounds like a pain in the hoop either way.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 23, 2022, 09:48:58 am
f*ck that… I’ll glue it and that will be that, creases or not. :-)

Well that didn't work. The foam backing f*cks with the glue and what you'll find is that it's impossible to stretch the fabri back enough to cover it properly. Ohh well. I'll leave it until it's completely f*cked and then I'll just torch the car.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on August 23, 2022, 10:13:40 am
I'll bring mine along as well for a ceremonial burning  :happy2:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 23, 2022, 12:32:51 pm
Hah. Brilliant.

I have ordered a sample of some material. Gonna redo the whole thing…. f*ck it.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: G-olf on August 23, 2022, 01:35:32 pm
Sounds like you had about as much luck as me  :laugh:

Its cut so tight to the apertures it leaves no room for stretching or leaving it long then trimming it off.

I like the look of the suede type ones on e bay with the double red stitched line. With the apertures pre cut and the stitching needing to be straight i'm reluctant to do it through fear of it looking pants  :grin:
And if I was to try just the normal material would thicker or thinner foam be best? its obviously there to keep creases out but is there more chance of the thicker one breaking down again?

I've tried several trimming companies local to me but none seem keen to take it on.

rich, keep this updated so we can see how you get on  :happy2: (i think i'm fairly local to you from previous posts)

Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on August 23, 2022, 04:40:17 pm
Sounds like you had about as much luck as me  :laugh:

Its cut so tight to the apertures it leaves no room for stretching or leaving it long then trimming it off.

I like the look of the suede type ones on e bay with the double red stitched line. With the apertures pre cut and the stitching needing to be straight i'm reluctant to do it through fear of it looking pants  :grin:
And if I was to try just the normal material would thicker or thinner foam be best? its obviously there to keep creases out but is there more chance of the thicker one breaking down again?

I've tried several trimming companies local to me but none seem keen to take it on.

rich, keep this updated so we can see how you get on  :happy2: (i think i'm fairly local to you from previous posts)

I will do.... first thing is to find some decent material which hopefully matches the pillar trim otherwise i will have to do the headliner and all the pillar trims. I am in Hemel.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: ljc19630 on August 30, 2022, 06:23:05 pm
I sorted mine by dropping the sunglass tray and putting double sided tape behind the lining after pulling the slack tight under the tray. The tape holds it in place long enough to tighten the tray back in place which secures everything nicely back.
If you take your time, it took me a few attempts to get it right it looks as good as new.

That sounds like a great fix.....most of not ALL GTi's have this issue. Be great if you could fire out a tutorial as the uptake on this, i think, will be huge!!!!! :congrats:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: ljc19630 on August 30, 2022, 06:26:06 pm
Black sunroof model, 07, 151K miles, no sagging.  I've even scrubbed it several times over the years with carpet cleaner and still not dropping.  A very strange and sporadic problem indeed.

Thats coz you cast your amazing knowledge throughout the forum, hence the Headliner gods look after you!!!!
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: SANDEGTI on August 30, 2022, 08:09:05 pm
No sagging just yet on my 05 GTI! Shame as this seems like a common problem. Looks like the only way to fix it would be to have it done again properly. Weird how the earlier ones don't suffer the same consequences??  :thinking:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on August 31, 2022, 09:22:24 am
Black sunroof model, 07, 151K miles, no sagging.  I've even scrubbed it several times over the years with carpet cleaner and still not dropping.  A very strange and sporadic problem indeed.

Thats coz you cast your amazing knowledge throughout the forum, hence the Headliner gods look after you!!!!

I'm not sure about that but thanks  :grin:

I feel like this issue is much more common on sunroof-less cars?  With sunroofs, there are more edges and corners to glue onto for support, plus a gaping hole where material would otherwise be, so nothing to sag  :smiley:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: terrier on August 31, 2022, 01:38:35 pm
No sagging here :happy2: 07 plate 116000 careful miles :innocent:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on September 14, 2022, 09:06:18 pm

(https://i.postimg.cc/nhSv9chq/2-E9-FCFCE-DAB6-4830-85-D3-86-FF7-A0-EADD2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrFZTWFv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5ypHcnH8/965-E6-E09-914-D-41-F2-8-D34-044-D287-C9-AA3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnBMkCsK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qBG6CMmg/BAD00-C05-552-B-4-C75-A60-F-005215-A6-D1-E0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDLVbvcK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tZLp7v0/BE51999-A-FE01-4-F53-9-E75-9-DAF0-A9-A09-C8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwHx2KgF)
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: ljc19630 on September 15, 2022, 08:00:45 am
Thats a great match Rich! You doing the whole headliner? I recall a post where the chap had stitched the headliner fabric to the hard liner then when the light cluster went in it was perfect. Can't recall who it was though :-(
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on September 15, 2022, 08:32:42 am
Yeah it's not a bad match. Not 100% perfect but will take another look in daylight today. I am sure it's close enough. I'll do the whole thing I think.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: mjmallia on September 15, 2022, 09:25:37 am
Any supplier links as it is a good match, but I may also do the pillars for a perfect match to put my OCD to rest  :grin:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: G-olf on September 16, 2022, 04:48:08 pm
Looking good, :happy2:  the pattern looks spot on, would be close enough match for me I think. The original side trims may have also faded slightly over time
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: pudding on September 16, 2022, 05:31:07 pm
That is a great match. I hope you can fit it as neatly as the factory did. I detect a faff coming on  :grin:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on September 16, 2022, 06:12:06 pm

(https://i.postimg.cc/90mt8CSQ/A2-DE90-FE-12-C6-4-D99-A606-2756-D90-DB1-D4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBQd0t4G)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qBwGt6hh/FF9156-DF-3-C93-4-EBB-A702-9-D0-A3-DD729-BB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t716wTzp)

It's close enough.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272614060742?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IF1BhdWJTLO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=x7jNoGuNRF-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


And yes. It's gonna be a mega faff.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: mjmallia on September 17, 2022, 05:25:50 pm
Thanks. I assume that is the black option?

 :happy2:
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: rich83 on September 17, 2022, 05:37:33 pm
Yeah :-)
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: blingsta on September 20, 2022, 08:28:33 am
isnt there a plastic surround you can buy especially for this problem?..   i remember it being pricey tho !!    but probs neater than glue n crease
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: mjmallia on September 20, 2022, 09:50:34 am
Yes for the central part, but a lot like mine are gone/going near the sun visors on both side now.

Mine is a 2005 and was fine until this years heat wave.
Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: Washout on October 04, 2023, 09:17:28 pm
I'm also sagging  :laugh:.

@rich83 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) did you have any success replacing the headliner?

Title: Re: How many have been effected by headliner sagging?
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 05, 2023, 01:56:57 am
I had mine done a few months ago. He used Flat Knit and a color called Charcoal. It too is a very close match...only a tiny bit darker; slightly noticeable some days and some days not at all. He order extra material and gave it to me, to do the pillars if ever needed or if I so choose.

When removing the original material he asked if I smoked in it. I said no, but I vape. He had me feel the foam backing and it was very tacky. He believes this is why the material began sagging.