F430 Headliner Repair in Ft. Lauderdale? | FerrariChat

F430 Headliner Repair in Ft. Lauderdale?

Discussion in 'Florida' started by KPete, Mar 13, 2018.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. KPete

    KPete Rookie

    Aug 16, 2010
    40
    Pompano Beach
    Full Name:
    Kim
    #1 KPete, Mar 13, 2018
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2018
    So there I was happily cruising north on 95 when suddenly my vision was obscured and it felt as though I was wearing a dusty shawl for a chapeau. It took a moment to realize that the leather headliner on my F430 had completely peeled free and dropped onto my head. The whole kit and caboodle! Strange. And not just the headliner, but I was entirely coated with fine and not-so-fine remnants of black foam – as was the entire interior of my car.

    Apparently, in addition to 'sticky buttons,' cracking manifolds, and disintegrating exhaust systems, our 360s and 430s are also notorious for their headliners' peeling free.

    Now emotionally recovered, I can only imagine what it would cost to have the old adhesive and foam removed and the headliner replaced were I to take it to a local dealer. More psychic damage no doubt. Any suggestions on a competent and reasonably priced upholsterer in the Pompano/Ft. Lauderdale area? (Especially helpful if there's someone who will perform the repair at my office or home.)

    Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
     
  2. BartonWorkman

    BartonWorkman F1 Veteran
    Sponsor

    Nov 3, 2003
    6,086
    En El 305
    Full Name:
    Barton Workman
    #2 BartonWorkman, Mar 13, 2018
    Contact Phil at Gold Coast Interiors in Ft. Lauderdale.

    (954) 467-1500

    BHW
     
  3. KPete

    KPete Rookie

    Aug 16, 2010
    40
    Pompano Beach
    Full Name:
    Kim
    #3 KPete, Mar 15, 2018
    Thanks, Barton.
     
  4. mr_bock

    mr_bock Formula 3

    Oct 27, 2006
    1,372
    FL full time
    #4 mr_bock, Mar 17, 2018
    Not too long ago, my headliner came down in my 360. Luckily I was not driving at the time. I talked to a couple of shops in and around Orlando. I decided to do the job myself. I had a thread going in the 360/430 Forum that detailed what I did. I took my time and it turned out great. The crappy foam, some sort of tar paper insulation had to go. Most all came out pretty easy. I used Dynamat and Dynaliner to upgrade sound deadening and heat insulation. Find my thread and have a go at it or have the shop do you a better finished job. By the way, Most All interior trim panels need to come out and Ferrari uses cheap, brittle plastic 'trees' to hold the trim pieces in, and they break!

    Good Luck!!!!
     
  5. E55amg9965

    E55amg9965 Karting

    Jun 13, 2012
    98
    South Florida
    Full Name:
    Joe
    #5 E55amg9965, Mar 19, 2018
     
  6. E55amg9965

    E55amg9965 Karting

    Jun 13, 2012
    98
    South Florida
    Full Name:
    Joe
    #6 E55amg9965, Mar 19, 2018
    E3 upholstery In pompano.
     
  7. raider1968

    raider1968 F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 13, 2008
    4,966
    NC Mnts & Asheville
    Full Name:
    John E
    #7 raider1968, Mar 20, 2018
    Not a big deal to fix ($ wise)\Mine fell on me in my Scud while tracking at PBIR
    Also came loose but did not fall on me in my 2008 612
     
  8. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Mar 25, 2002
    36,241
    houston/geneva
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #8 ross, Mar 20, 2018
    its the heat.
    same thing happened to mine.
    driver's source put the whole mess back together and it looks perfect. $500.
     
  9. KPete

    KPete Rookie

    Aug 16, 2010
    40
    Pompano Beach
    Full Name:
    Kim
    #9 KPete, Mar 25, 2018
    Thanks, Ross. Is that a local company? Do you have a contact/number?
     
  10. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
    Consultant Owner

    Jan 13, 2003
    6,825
    Jupiter, FL
    Full Name:
    Paul Bianco
    #10 paulie_b, Apr 11, 2018
    only know of a place in Jupiter.
     
  11. BartonWorkman

    BartonWorkman F1 Veteran
    Sponsor

    Nov 3, 2003
    6,086
    En El 305
    Full Name:
    Barton Workman
    #11 BartonWorkman, Apr 11, 2018
    365,000,000 miles seems like an awfully long way to go to get a headliner.

    BHW
     

Share This Page