I have a new headliner that I want to install in my coupe.
Is is best to start from the rear with the bows and work towards the windshield, or visa versa?
Thanks,
Bob
We're only halfway through the job, but at least the the bows are in. On our '50, we found that the rear bows were hard to install in a straight up position. So we put them in first, laying back. Once in, we pivoted them upright and installed the front bows last. If you are trying hard to force the ends of bows into the grommets, then sit back a minute and do it another way.
Not sure of your question but I'll put in my 2 cents. I've installed a headliner in a sedan and I started by tacking it to the bows in the middle of the car working towards front and then back,front and then back,etc. The broadcloth material sags a lot when first put in and I thought it would never fit. But you take an upholstery steamer ,that you can rent from a grocery store, and put it in the car and turn it on and close all the doors. The hot steam saturates the limp cloth and shrinks it up tight as a drum. You only leave it on until moisture starts to form on the window glass and then remove it and leave the doors and front windshield open so it can dry out. As the water evaporates from the headliner, it shinks. Works like a charm.