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Tape some sheets of newspaper or large pieces of paper together matching the size of the Headliner.
The paper will be used as a template for the headliner.
Put some clean rags on the ground to prevent scratching the roof of the body.
With the help of a friend, turn the body upside down and place the roof on the rags.
Place the newspaper in the roof area. Mark the paper so that you will not use the template upside down
later.
Use the razor knife to trim the paper to the edge of the windshield and door flanges. Try to keep the
paper cut off intact and in as few pieces as possible. The pieces can be used in the windshield side
pillars and the side rear pillars.
Remove the paper template.
Place the headliner face down, on a surface that you can cut on.
Change the blade in your razor knife to make sure the cuts are clean.
Place your paper template on top of the headliner making sure that it is the same way up as it was in the
body.
Carefully using a razor knife cut-out the shape of the headliner and any of the additional pieces you
want.
Trial fit the headliner. It will need some additional trimming because the template does not account for
the thickness of the headliner.
Body Painting
The primer gel coat sands easily, and is a forgiving material to work with.
The body comes out of the mold with a wax release compound and a thorough cleaning with a wax
remover is the best way to begin this job.
A lot of time and energy was spent on the mold so that the body work can be kept to a minimum.
Allow the bodywork or repairs performed to sit for several days outside in the sun or at elevated
temperatures to allow the repair materials to cure before final paint.
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