T5 Multivan Headliner Repair in Brisbane

[Hamfister]

Hi Folks,
Our T5 2016 headliner has started its deterioration and I'm having a hard time getting anyone particularly on the north side to even contemplate the job. My usual go to for interior, ACI at Windsor is a NO, 2-3 man job, no thanks. He'll do my door trims.

Still waiting on Lee Brothers in Albion to get back to me with a quote...2 weeks ago, so obviously not super keen or their just a **** shop with service. I would be expecting $1000 at least here. I reckon they would go high for pricing to more or less charge a penalty for a hard job..

Euroliner = no
East Coast Sunroofs = No
Random dude on facebook marketplace = NO

and these are quick "No" 's as well.

I've found a decent Youtube video on it and it would appear that I'm best served by DIY.

Anyone else been down this path?

[Sunny43.5]

We spoke n the phone yesterday , can you post a photo of the part you want to recover .

[Hamfister]

Let me "optimise" these pics to get in under the current limits...

[Hamfister]

Another angle of the driver side. Also picture of the passenger side just visible, doing the usual though, after a decade she's worn..

[Sunny43.5]

Passenger side just visible, doing the usual though, after a decade she's worn..

> What I was mainly interested to see was the very middle front of the lining because some models had a storage bin part built into the roof trim . If its smooth between the visors then any motor trimmer will be able to do the job .

[Hamfister]

and the main passenger cabin section, to date is not showing any real issues. So given the prick of a job I would be happy enough to deal with the drivers cabin section only at this point.

I'm leaning on the side of just getting a couple of mates together, getting tools ready before hand, zip lock bags with labels, gopro and/or phones out for pics and vids then go for it..

[Sunny43.5]

and the main passenger cabin section, to date is not showing any real issues. So given the prick of a job I would be happy enough to deal with the drivers cabin section only at this point.

I'm leaning on the side of just getting a couple of mates together, getting tools ready before hand, zip lock bags with labels, gopro and/or phones out for pics and vids then go for it..

I can see why trimmers would baulk at that one . Is there a join just behind the drivers head area across from side to side ? That shape with the front storage bin would be an issue for some people as you need a very stretchy fabric to get it into the curves . try Lee Bros at Albion ..

[Hamfister]

Yes I took it down to Lee Brothers, receptionist took the photos and said a quote would be provided....about 3 weeks ago now. I haven't been too keen to chase it up as I'm expecting it be easily a grand or more..never the right time to fork out that amount, but sooner or later decisions have to be made. In saying that, unfortunate that the quote hasn't been sent through.

Yes it does have the sunglasses storage bin in the middle front cabin.

A join? well I'd say yes. There is 2 distinct panels for the front and then large rear section.

In that case, if I were to tackle this job then I need to have a chat to the material suppliers and request a stretchy fabric.

One of those jobs that I just continue to sit on my hands with. With all the commentary going around at present it seems that I won't be able to afford much diesel to actually drive the van around for who knows how long..