The fabric lining the right A pillar between the windshield and passenger window is coming loose. See photo. Do you have any suggestions for repairing this? The rest of the headliner and pillars are all fine. Thanks in advance.

 

Gently pull the fabric back and use some spray adhesive on it. That's what I used on mine.

 

Go and take a look in the XK8/R section there is a how to there and a video by the Rev, it can't be so different.

 

Take Norri's advice and look at the XK8 section of this forum. Reverend Sam has posted a video on how to do this. I recovered both A-pillars on my wife's recently-acquired XK8 a little more than a month ago. I followed Sam's video and the project turned out perfectly. Be aware that if you attempt to use your original fabric, you will be sorely disappointed. The foam backing breaks down so you'll need to find matching headliner material. An auto shop that specializes in convertible tops and headliners is your best bet for the closest fabric match. One-half yard of headliner fabric will be plenty for both A-pillars. Cost is typically around ten to twelve bucks. You'll also need a can of 3M spray adhesive. Again, watch Sam's video and you'll learn what to do and what supplies you'll need....

 

When I bought my S Type the A pillar fabric was all loose as well. I went a little bit farther and put thin glove leather on the pillars that matched the dash in black. Made it look amazing. The thin leather was about 40 dollars for enough to cover both pillars but they should last forever. I bought the leather pieces from a marina/seat cover shop here in town.

 

Sounds good!

 

I've got the same model, year, and color, with the same problem. Mine just has a small section, maybe six inches, coming loose. I haven't even touched it for fear that if I do the whole thing will peel off. I dig Zippy's leather fix.

 

Here are a couple of pictures of the leather A Pillars

 

Thanks for the pictures. By the way, on that first pic, I like the space you have to work on the vehicles.

 

Same issues, granted, not as bad. I kinda want to paint the whole roofliner black.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll look up the video. The leather looks great too.

 

So I started this task. I got the A pillar off without much difficulity. I bought the headliner material at Hancock's fabrics and it's almost a perfect match. I also found the 3m spray glue there as well. The problem I have now is how to get the old foam off the A pillar cover. The liner had separated from the foam backing but the foam is still stuck down very secure. Does anyone have any suggestions here? Thanks.

 

Soak the plastic A-pillar covers in water for several hours. Pull them out, and scrape the old foam off with a putty knife....

 

Thanks. Will try this weekend