Shout out to Hothead Headliners

connor grimes

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I just wanted to give a shoutout to Hothead Headliners for their awesome product and top-notch customer service. Here’s a quick story: I ordered the tan headliner back in 2022 but messed up the install because I didn’t prep the hardtop properly for the 3M Velcro. About a month after buying it, I called to see if I could purchase a new Velcro kit. Instead, he wouldn’t let me pay and sent out a replacement the same day—no questions asked. Fast forward almost two years, and the Velcro adhesive is starting to let go a bit (which is normal), but it’s still holding pretty well. I called today around 4 p.m., and he personally picked up the phone like he always does. We talked about the issue and the best ways to make the install last longer. Once again, he sent me a free Velcro kit—no charge. If you’ve used these kits, you know they come with a ton of Velcro, and since it’s 3M brand, it’s probably not cheap. Long story short, great customer service is rare these days, so I wanted to give credit where it’s due! I love the headliner—it’s great for sound-deadening, insulation, and looks awesome—and it’s made in the USA. I forgot his name, but if he sees this, thanks!
 
What prep were you supposed to do? I found it odd that on the TJ they only say to clean thourghly with alcohol but on some newer models they say to lightly sand the fiberglass. I emailed to ask about that and was given a boiler plate reply to follow the instructions for my year. So far after 2 years I haven't seen any loss of adhesion however the velcro did let go on both the front and rear, I just pressed it all back up last weekend.
 
I used rubbing alcohol the first time and it wasn't enough, I also did not let it cure for 24-48 hours. Then I used acetone, and waited 2 days before attaching headliner to velcro, and that's when it stuck . Also flipping it upside during the prep install helped alot, because you can apply even pressure and also don't have to squeeze it between the roll bar and hardtop.
 
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@connor grimes @B1Toad did you guys have noticeable differences with sound? Looks like you are both in warm climates did it help with insulation (AC work better?)? I'm in snow but would assume if it helps with one would help with the other
 
@connor grimes @B1Toad did you guys have noticeable differences with sound? Looks like you are both in warm climates did it help with insulation (AC work better?)? I'm in snow but would assume if it helps with one would help with the other

It’s going to help in both cold and hot climates as it helps insulate a little bit and it makes the sound inside the cabin a little softer . It also gets rid of the giant white ceiling which I’ve always hated.
 
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The biggest improvement was sound, it was a huge improvement and my music sounds so much better. As far as insulation I don't know, with a black top in the Arizona sun I don't think there is anything that can help, but the cabin is so small the AC doesn't have a hard time keeping me cool at all.
 
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Reviving this thread to ask if adding these to the hard top add any kind of pressure to the roll bar? My OEM hard already rubs against the padding on my roll bar. Not with much pressure, but I'm wondering if this would cause any tension or flex on the hard top.
 
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Reviving this thread to ask if adding these to the hard top add any kind of pressure to the roll bar? My OEM hard already rubs against the padding on my roll bar. Not with much pressure, but I'm wondering if this would cause any tension or flex on the hard top.
It’s gunna be wedged under the sound bar but nothing crazy
 
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