As per this thread, we know that XJ visors will screw into a G-body almost perfectly. https://gbodyforum.com/threads/anyone-recover-reupholster-sunvisors.90449/page-4#post-975540 They are very easy to recover. I bought some really crummy ones for cheap on Fleabay knowing they would need recovering. Perhaps other GM visors are clam shell and will work, I don't know. I used charcoal [black] as it works with any color. My own headliner color is discontinued it seems.
First, remove the old material. Some may just pull off, but if not use cloth razor scissors to cut it off. I found braided fishing line scissors work too. Then begin separating the halves. First remove the end rod that fits into the roof support. Inside the little pot holes there are plastic tabs that hold the sides together. No matter how carefully you work, some may break. Once separated, remove the mirror/light/ mounting bracket if applicable. Clean up any residue from the old material. This is a good time to test the light and fix any issues.
Measure , cut, and lay out the new material. Cut out divots so the material doesn't interfere with the snaps. Some videos have guys gluing the entire both sides, I don't agree. I may need to re-do it again and don't want to fight old glue. Do one side first. Spray one light coat of headliner glue along the edges of the material and the visor, just enough to hold it in place. Let it sit 5-10 minutes then carefully press the material onto the inside edge of the visor, letting the little spikes grab the material. Then do the other side stretching it tight just a little. Once the material is in place, and all the snaps are accessible, cut a slit in the material for the mirror to pass through. I cut it out around the inside leaving an inch for overlap.
I left the mirror cover the original grey. I could have used SEM to match it to my interior. But I may need this for an actual Jeep some day. Besides, the grey goes well with my blue interior. Press the mirror into the opening, snapping it into place. If excess material, trim it off. Place the mounting bracket back into the slot. Route the light wires. Fold the halves together and snap the snaps together. Insert the rod back into the other end. One side done. It was a cold drizzly day so I used it to get this started. I need to do the other side and then show them mounted in the Bonnewagon. Stay tuned.
First, remove the old material. Some may just pull off, but if not use cloth razor scissors to cut it off. I found braided fishing line scissors work too. Then begin separating the halves. First remove the end rod that fits into the roof support. Inside the little pot holes there are plastic tabs that hold the sides together. No matter how carefully you work, some may break. Once separated, remove the mirror/light/ mounting bracket if applicable. Clean up any residue from the old material. This is a good time to test the light and fix any issues.
Measure , cut, and lay out the new material. Cut out divots so the material doesn't interfere with the snaps. Some videos have guys gluing the entire both sides, I don't agree. I may need to re-do it again and don't want to fight old glue. Do one side first. Spray one light coat of headliner glue along the edges of the material and the visor, just enough to hold it in place. Let it sit 5-10 minutes then carefully press the material onto the inside edge of the visor, letting the little spikes grab the material. Then do the other side stretching it tight just a little. Once the material is in place, and all the snaps are accessible, cut a slit in the material for the mirror to pass through. I cut it out around the inside leaving an inch for overlap.
I left the mirror cover the original grey. I could have used SEM to match it to my interior. But I may need this for an actual Jeep some day. Besides, the grey goes well with my blue interior. Press the mirror into the opening, snapping it into place. If excess material, trim it off. Place the mounting bracket back into the slot. Route the light wires. Fold the halves together and snap the snaps together. Insert the rod back into the other end. One side done. It was a cold drizzly day so I used it to get this started. I need to do the other side and then show them mounted in the Bonnewagon. Stay tuned.
