Headliner is drooping

Tiny
THIS IS MIKE
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  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
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Is it difficult to replace the headliner? I have an estimate for around $400, is that a good deal?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 AT 9:51 AM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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IF YOU AIN'T EVER TRIED TO DO ONE, YOU'LL PROBABLY WIND UP WITH A CRAPPY LOOKING LINER (IT WILL ONLY "LOOK GOOD" TO YOU! OTHER "GOOD OPINIONS" ARE CAST OUT THERE, JUST TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD). A FEW YEARS BACK, A REALLY SKILLED LOCAL FELLER WOULD DO ONE FOR ANY CAR FOR $100. I'M SURE THE PRICE HAS WENT UP SOME, AND YOUR ESCAPE IS LARGER. I FEEL THAT YOU CAN BEAT THAT ESTIMATE IF YOU WILL SHOP AROUND A LITTLE MORE. HAVE YOU INVESTIGATED THE AUTO SALVAGE YARD OPTION? THE MEDIC
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 AT 4:07 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Actually sounds a bit steep Mike. I would expect more around the $250 range.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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I guess, headliners are installed at factory without windshields or no interiors
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 AT 6:52 AM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Saturday, March 5th, 2016 AT 10:35 PM

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