2007 GMC Sierra LBZ questions

Eddie_Rooskie

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I posted a little while ago that I was in the market for an LBZ truck and the deal I was set on actually fell through. As luck would have it something even better fell into my lap so I can't complain. With that, I just picked up a 2007 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew Cab which is pretty much exactly what I was looking for... and for a great price too in today's market (i think).

65,xxx on the truck when I got it and pretty much bone stock except for an MBRP exhaust and a K&N air filter. Also has side steps, a bed rug, and a solid truck bed cover.

One of the questions I had was that some of the roof liner is already coming apart and I'm sure its not difficult or expensive to replace but is that normal for a truck with this many miles? Would be the first time I've seen it like this under these conditions.

Secondly, as far as general preventative maintenance goes what should be first on my list to take care of and make sure everything is kosher?

A few pictures:

https://imgur.com/a/2Ufhjwi?
 

zakkb787

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As far as the headliner goes, miles wouldn’t be as much of a factor as age. Mine has help up well, but my buddy’s 06 has not.
 

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I would say it’s pretty normal. My interior looks like new in my 06, but my headliner is starting to come loose above the visors.


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DAVe3283

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My headliner in my 2003 is starting to come loose on the driver's side at the visor as well. I keep toying with just using spray adhesive to stick it back on there. Has anyone had any success gluing the fabric back on to the insulation/foam?
 

baggedLB7

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Spray adhesive works but not for long. After the third time of spraying mine it started to turn the material a diff color. I ended up biting the bullet and had it redone.
 

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I have been quoted $175.00 to have my headliner redone in black by a mobile vendor. Original liner is tan which I never liked.
 

04chase

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have it redone in a grey or black suede/alcantara. will really make it seem nicer.

had this done on my last gmt0800 along with the door panel inserts and seats . Really added a nice touch with the all carbon dipped pieces and upgraded steering wheel.
 

wydopenLb7

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FYI the OEM headliner material is Shale with 1/8 foam padding.
Bumping an old thread but does anyone have any recommendations for quality headliner material? Mine has come loose of the foam and I've re glued it carefully twice but the foam backing is disintegrating so it won't stick anymore... I found some with 1/4" foam backing, not sure how you are supposed to compensate for the thicker material.

Any other creative options with different materials people have came up with eliminating the foam and fabric altogether? I'm assuming the stock headliner board is plastic like some of the aftermarket ones I've seen?

My interior is charcoal with a tan headliner for some reason which I've been wanting to change anyways..
 

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Local fabric store usually carries Automotive headliner. The material is already bonded to the foam. You can not salvage it once the foam disintegrates.

The stuff I used I think was 3/16 thick. The panels just push into it a little bit.

It's the Glue that matters. The Junk here in CA sucks. I spoke with a shop here and they get Glue from outside of the state.

Next time I will just take it there. He Quoted me $300 last time for a crew cab.

The headliner board is kind of like a pressed Fiber material with not much resin. You can damage it so be carefull.
 
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wydopenLb7

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Local fabric store usually carries Automotive headliner. The material is already bonded to the foam. You can not salvage it once the foam disintegrates.

The stuff I used I think was 3/16 thick. The panels just push into it a little bit.

It's the Glue that matters. The Junk here in CA sucks. I spoke with a shop here and they get Glue from outside of the state.

Next time I will just take it there. He Quoted me $300 last time for a crew cab.

The headliner board is kind of like a pressed Fiber material with not much resin. You can damage it so be carefull.
Thank you. We do commercial cabinets where we lay up laminate panels and we also use contact cement from out of state, the water based stuff doesn't hold up.

Ill see what I can find locally. I was thinking some vinyl pleather might be cool. I redid the upholstery in our 5th wheel with some stuff I got off ebay and it came out pretty good. Would just have to find some suitable foam to put behind it also...
 

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The sell headliner kits on Ebay but I am not sure about the glue that comes with it. The stuff I bought here didn't hold up in some spots but it was also a spray can so maybe it didn't dispense enough glue...
 
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2004LB7

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Bumping an old thread but does anyone have any recommendations for quality headliner material? Mine has come loose of the foam and I've re glued it carefully twice but the foam backing is disintegrating so it won't stick anymore... I found some with 1/4" foam backing, not sure how you are supposed to compensate for the thicker material.

Any other creative options with different materials people have came up with eliminating the foam and fabric altogether? I'm assuming the stock headliner board is plastic like some of the aftermarket ones I've seen?

My interior is charcoal with a tan headliner for some reason which I've been wanting to change anyways..
I've heard of people taking the headliner board out, removing the fabric and foam then rolling or spraying a rubber coating on it.




If I end up having to redo my headliner this is the route I'm taking
 
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I've heard of people taking the headliner board out, removing the fabric and foam then rolling or spraying a rubber coating on it.




If I end up having to redo my headliner this is the route I'm taking
Awesome I’ll check it out. Will last forever.
 
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wydopenLb7

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I've heard of people taking the headliner board out, removing the fabric and foam then rolling or spraying a rubber coating on it.




If I end up having to redo my headliner this is the route I'm taking
Think I'm going to try the Plasti dip method. Looks like he just removed the the fabric but left the foam and then coated that?

Only thing that will be tricky is the visors and in mine I have an overhead console from a suburban with all my switches and the edge is wrapped in headliner fabric. Will have to paint match the handles and visor extension and hardware also..
 

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Think I'm going to try the Plasti dip method. Looks like he just removed the the fabric but left the foam and then coated that?

Only thing that will be tricky is the visors and in mine I have an overhead console from a suburban with all my switches and the edge is wrapped in headliner fabric. Will have to paint match the handles and visor extension and hardware also..
I'd remove the foam. It rots and falls apart, turns to dust sometimes. Don't want to have your hard work fail again in a few years because you left the old foam.