Hello everyone, I own a 1969 Chrysler Town & Country wagon. I’m looking to replace the headliner and paint some of the interior plastics. I noticed a member on here recommended “remautoinc” for the headliner, so that’s who I will order the kit through. How easy is the installation? What tools do I need? Is there any adhesive needed or sound detonating? I’d also like to paint some of the interior plastics. What paint is recommended to do so? Thank you!
Wagon Headliner/Interior Paint
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REM has an online catalog of products, BUT seems to sell via many repro parts vendors. There is a long list of their sales network at www.remautoinc.com .
I suspect that one thing in your favor is that all of the '69-'73 C-body wagons are all on the same 122" wheelbase, so the headliners would be the same, I suspect. I don't know that that fact might help with finding what you might need.
Perhaps one of the national station wagon club websites might have some links to sellers of wagon headliner items?
SEM makes interior paint in spray cans.
Just some thoughts,
CBODY67
I suspect that one thing in your favor is that all of the '69-'73 C-body wagons are all on the same 122" wheelbase, so the headliners would be the same, I suspect. I don't know that that fact might help with finding what you might need.
Perhaps one of the national station wagon club websites might have some links to sellers of wagon headliner items?
SEM makes interior paint in spray cans.
Just some thoughts,
CBODY67
SwissABC
New Member
Hello, there is no adhesive needed, the panels stay there because of the bow they make and the fixing by this chrome-lines. Many years ago, I had mouses in my 68 Monaco Station and was doing the headlines, but not new ones, did not find. AND I am from Switzerland, so you have other paint than here. BUT if you have time, so clean the plastic pieces and make MEDICAL GLYCERINE on it and cover with celluvane and let it stay so long as you can (4week to many months). Glycerine will make the plastic soft again! And medical glycerine is not poison, it is for example also in hand-cream. It is nice to work with glycerine. Also all weatherstripes can make better with it. After this waiting time, I washed and spray with special plastic primer and than colour. Greetings, Isabel (Glycerine also good for refresh door panels)
SwissABC
New Member
Wow, those are some great tips! I really appreciate it. Your wagon is beautiful!
What material is being installed here?
I appreciate the response. Thank you!
SwissABC
New Member
I took normal insulation panels from the hardware-store. I think it was with fiberglass in hope that no one more mouse would come into there.... (no mouse again since 11years now!)
Haha, I’m glad that you solved your mouse issue! Did you use any adhesive for the insulation?
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
The wagons changed the dimensions of the boards for 1970 and up. 1969 is on its own. I worked with REM to get the correct boards.
I used some stick on sound deadening. The boards are fairly easy to install. Just take your time and make sure its lined up.
Replacement bows are available from a guy on Forbbodiesonly.com
I used some stick on sound deadening. The boards are fairly easy to install. Just take your time and make sure its lined up.
Replacement bows are available from a guy on Forbbodiesonly.com
Yes, I reached out to them. Do you think you could link the stick on sound detonating that you used? Do the boards hold their shape without the bows installed? And did you have to prep the boards in any way before installation? Thank you!
Sport Fury 67
Active Member
Hello fellow 1969 T&C wagon owner. Here is a post from Big John on refreshing door panels, with instructions on how to prep for cleaning and painting.
Door Panel repair
Many people on the site like to use SEM products. You can call SEM and they will send you a pamphlet with colors they offer. In a nutshell, use the SEM cleaner, Bulldog adhesion prep and SEM paint.
I am also painting the rear interior panels on my wagon this summer once the temperatures cool a bit. There are many video's to review on Youtube on using these products. One comment is to be in a very ventilated open space and the Bulldog AP is best applied with a good filter mask.
Keep in touch with how you are progressing, there are many folks on this site that are very helpful.
Door Panel repair
Many people on the site like to use SEM products. You can call SEM and they will send you a pamphlet with colors they offer. In a nutshell, use the SEM cleaner, Bulldog adhesion prep and SEM paint.
I am also painting the rear interior panels on my wagon this summer once the temperatures cool a bit. There are many video's to review on Youtube on using these products. One comment is to be in a very ventilated open space and the Bulldog AP is best applied with a good filter mask.
Keep in touch with how you are progressing, there are many folks on this site that are very helpful.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
Yes they do hold shape once you get them in.
My headliner was white/off white originally so I just put them in.
This stuff is similar to what I used.
KILMAT 80 mil 36 sqft Sound Deadening Mat Automotive (KLM8036) - 34 Sheets -NEW! | eBay
Sem paint is great stuff, but if you want to match stock colors, try this place. Kolor Korrect-Your Source For Classic Car Paint
You have to dig kinda deep in your wallet for their paint, but they should have a match. Sem is much cheaper, just follow their procedure (search YouTube), but close may be the best you can do. Sem is also a spray can, but the KolorKorrect will need a spray gun, compressor etc.
You have to dig kinda deep in your wallet for their paint, but they should have a match. Sem is much cheaper, just follow their procedure (search YouTube), but close may be the best you can do. Sem is also a spray can, but the KolorKorrect will need a spray gun, compressor etc.
I appreciate the response, thank you!
Wow, that came out great! Where did you get the little chrome pieces for the end of the bows?
I appreciate the response! I’ll probably end up trying SEM. I’m just trying to clean up the interior. Definitely won’t be a perfect restoration.
As said, Sem is great paint. You'll want to follow their procedure to the letter, using their cleaners and their XXX (my preference) adhesion promoter.
I’ll have to watch the video for sure! Is there anything else I need to do to prep the plastic pieces?
They really cover it, but I found just a general soap and water wash with Dawn detergent will get things started so you can use their products with minimal waste. To make it work, it needs to be really clean and all that Armor-All that sprayed on it over the years contains silicone and that needs to be 100% gone.
My local shop carried a lot of this stuff until they sold out to someone else. What they have on the shelf is a little spotty so I buy it all on Amazon now.
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