Roof Lining Replacement Auckland

01 · Service detail

What's involved

Headliners sag because the polyurethane foam between the fabric and the metal roof breaks down. Heat, UV and humidity in NZ summers accelerate it. Once that foam is gone, the fabric loses its bond and starts dropping — usually first above the rear window, then across the entire roof.

The fix done properly: drop the headliner board out of the car, strip the old fabric and the failed foam back to the bare board, re-cover with fresh foam-backed automotive fabric using the right adhesive, and refit. We don't re-glue failed foam. It comes back within months. We do the harder, slower job that actually holds.

→Most sedans, hatches and wagons: same-day turnaround
→European cars (Audi, BMW, Range Rover) — frequent and welcome
→Sunroof and panoramic-roof cars handled
→Colour-matched fabric to your original interior
→Aerospace-grade adhesive rated for NZ summer heat

Pricing: Most jobs $300–$650 depending on roof size, sunroof, and trim complexity. Free on-site quote before any work starts.

Get a free quote 021 188 2277

New roof lining fitted in a Toyota — Jay's Auto Trim, Auckland

Porsche outside Jay's Auto Trim — premium European headliner work in Massey, Auckland

Why Jay's

We don't re-glue old foam. That's why ours hold.

Plenty of headliner jobs come back through our door for a second time — almost always because someone else just sprayed adhesive on the failing fabric. That doesn't fix the actual problem. The polyurethane foam underneath has crumbled into dust, and the fabric is bonded to that dust. Within months, it sags again.

We strip everything back to bare board and re-cover with fresh foam-backed automotive fabric, using high-temperature adhesive rated for the heat behind a NZ windscreen. It costs more time. It holds for years.

→Owner-operated — Jay personally does every roof lining
→High-temperature aerospace adhesive (not aerosol cans)
→Free on-site quote, firm price up front
→4.9★ on 55+ Google reviews

FAQ

Roof Lining Replacement — common questions

Most cars are $300–$650 depending on roof size, sunroof, and trim complexity. SUVs and panoramic roofs sit at the top of that range. We've written a full guide — see our 2026 Auckland cost guide.

Most sedans and hatchbacks are a same-day job. SUVs, wagons, and panoramic-glass cars are usually one full day. We'll tell you upfront when you drop in for a quote.

The foam between the fabric and the board breaks down over 7–15 years depending on the car, climate exposure, and factory adhesive choice. NZ summers and dark-roofed European cars age fastest.

Often — they're some of our most regular customers. European cars sag earlier than Japanese ones because of bigger roof panels and factory adhesive choice. See our European headliner guide.

Yes — we stock colour-matched foam-backed automotive fabric for most makes. For unusual colours we order in and bring options for you to pick on the day.

Sunroofs add about an hour — the shade comes out, gets re-covered, goes back. Panoramic glass adds 2+ hours. Same-day still possible on most non-panoramic cars.

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Free on-site quote — no pressure, no nonsense.

Tell Jay what's going on with your vehicle. He'll come back with an honest price and a realistic timeline. Most jobs are quoted on the spot.

Phone: 021 188 2277 (calls or DM welcome)
Email: jaysautotrimnz@gmail.com
Workshop: 85 Red Hills Road, Massey, Auckland
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat 9am–12pm

Roof Lining Replacement in Auckland

What's involved

We don't re-glue old foam. That's why ours hold.

Roof Lining Replacement — common questions

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