recovering 88-98 sun visors

[91blkstpsd]

I am doing a small write up on how I recovered my sun visors in my 91. This method doesnt require stitching like the factory ones use. This may help some people who want to tackle this task. Its not hard, just needs patience. Any input is appreciated cause this is my first time doing visors and there may be better ways or tricks. Thanks

BEFORE & AFTER:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03247.jpg

Materials:
*New Headliner material
*Razor knife
*Scraper blade
*High temp headliner spray adhesive
*Hot glue gun and several sticks of glue
*Patience

First- Take your knife and run it down the seam to cut all the stitches on the factory visor.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03250.jpg
Once the visor is split open it should look like this:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03251.jpg
Next- Remove the rod and mount from the visor. Hold the visor and pull the rod out. (it should be tight but twist while pulling and it should come out)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03252.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03253.jpg
Once the rod is out, take out the flat support in the visor
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03254.jpg
If you do not want the mirrors on the visors you can cut off the plastic rivets from inside the visor now. (this is how I did)
Pull off all the old fabric making sure not to damage the thin cardboard visors. Take the scraper and scrape off any old glue or foam thats still stuck to the board.
Now take the board and lay it on your new fabric. Trace the outline of the board on the BACK of your fabric. Then cut out the shape. When Cutting be sure to leave at least 1/2" of extra material all around the board. This will be tucked inside the visor later.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03258.jpg
Now time for the glue.
Lay the fabric down flat with the back side facing up. Grab your spray adhesive and apply liberally to half the fabric. Then take the visor board and apply glue to one side of the visor. Lay both the freshly glued sides together. Starting from the center and working your way out, pull and smooth the fabric down. Smooth it out to the edges but dont worry about wrapping them yet.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03277.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03276.jpg
(I used headliner material first as a backing for my suede so thats why the tan is already wrapped)
Once both sides are fully glued and smooth you can start wrapping the fabric to the inside. You can use the spray adhesive for this as long as you are careful not to get any on the outside.(it will not come off!) Just work a little at a time, pulling tight to keep the corners ounded. You may want to use the hot glue on this also. Once all the eges are tucked and glued you should not be able to open the visor fully due to the inside corners.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03274.jpg
After that you can reinstall the flat visor support back into the visor.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03281.jpg
You will need to cut a small hole in one end of the fabric to allow for the rod to go through. Now reinstall the rod.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03283.jpg
I chose to glue the cardboard to the inner support to get rid of any waves in the cardboard.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03284.jpg
After both sides are glued together, you will still have a small gap like this
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03286.jpg
Take your hot glue gun and start on one end and squirt glue in this gap. Only do short areas and hold tight to keep the gap closed. (it was ok for me if the glue squeezed out some because when it dries you can scrape off the excess)
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03290.jpg
After all the seam has been sealed you are ready to reinstall your freshly recovered visors! Enjoy!:cool:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/write-ups/DSC03249.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q153/91blkstpsd/MY%20TRUCK/DSC03295.jpg

[yukntukn22s]

Great write up Drew, 1 vote for sticky.

[someotherguy]

Nice work doing it yourself, and doing the picture how-to. I personally didn't do my own as the upholstery shop near me quoted me $15/ea to re-do mine, and they had some fabric that was a very, very good match to my headliner which had already been re-done. I already had dropped off some headliners and someone else's visors to be done so I figured what the hell, left mine too. They did a pretty good job.

Richard

[91blkstpsd]

Great write up Drew, 1 vote for sticky.
Thanks!
Nice work doing it yourself, and doing the picture how-to. I personally didn't do my own as the upholstery shop near me quoted me $15/ea to re-do mine, and they had some fabric that was a very, very good match to my headliner which had already been re-done. I already had dropped off some headliners and someone else's visors to be done so I figured what the hell, left mine too. They did a pretty good job.

Richard

Thanks, the local guy around here wanted $40 each visor and that was with me supplying the suede. I just figured thats $80 I could save. lol

[Ttomes]

Nice write up, I will be trying to do mine in the near future.

[IDLEIZME]

very nice

[Justv610]

Looks good.
x2 on the sticky, and will be doing this but mine will be black. Where can you get a good material for a good price?

[91blkstpsd]

Looks good.
x2 on the sticky, and will be doing this but mine will be black. Where can you get a good material for a good price?
www.yourautotrim.com Has alot of good material and supplies. Probably also get it from local upholstery shops. Mine only costs $8/yd here and the suede is $12/yd.

[Justv610]

I almost forgot about that site, thanks for reminding me.

[daddys85chevy]

Aww you just know how to do everything don't you? ;-) I am impressed. Good job!

[91blkstpsd]

Aww you just know how to do everything don't you? ;-) I am impressed. Good job!
Not everything...yet. :lol:

[FastBlak]

Awesome writeup!

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks. Hope it helps some people wanting to do this.

[thekl0wn]

Very nice! :rocking:

I've been contemplating what to do with the visors, if I ever get off my butt and start working on a vehicle... Now I know! :D

[gmctrucks]

Good job and write up but look at the factory material it's trimmed real close to the board I bet if one were to cut close to the edge/board it will close even closer/tighter. Maybe

[91blkstpsd]

Good job and write up but look at the factory material it's trimmed real close to the board I bet if one were to cut close to the edge/board it will close even closer/tighter. Maybe

Thanks! I dont think it makes a difference though. You still have the same thickness of material right there around the edge anyways. If you look real close at your factory visors you can see they have a small gap in them around the edge. It just looks a little tighter because they are sewn together. I tried to do these similar to the NBS trucks with no stitches.

[tahoetweaker]

Hmm, Both of my visors need redone,
and I am contemplating on how to make it a custom cd holder as well.
and not trying to thread jack btw -_-
so my bad.

[TheFreeman2005]

Thanks for doing the write up on this. I was wondering how I was going to do the visors in my 89... What I tried didn't workout so well. lol

[rockusaf]

I just redid my headliner and have some leftover so I was thinking of doing my visors but mine have a strip sewn around the edge and I don't think my wife's sewing machine will get through the thickness, might have to give this a shot, looks nice and clean.

[John23]

Dude awesome thread it really help and worked perfect. Totally vote for a Sticky
Thanks

p.s. read your build thread. .... Awesome...

[91blkstpsd]

Dude awesome thread it really help and worked perfect. Totally vote for a Sticky
Thanks

p.s. read your build thread. .... Awesome...
Thanks! I'm going to see how well this works on my friends NBS sometime and I'll post that also.