VAZ 2105 ceiling - we pull it with our own hands

Dedicated to all those who are tired of the stretched roof!

Unfortunately, the tension roof never pleased me. I have a station wagon and often stuff all sorts of crazy things into it (such as refrigerators, washing machines, skis...), but of course this doesn’t go away without a trace, as a result, cuts and holes appeared on the ceiling, through which you can see something similar to glass wool. Well, you can still come to terms with this because... you don’t really focus on this, and it doesn’t affect the speed) But let’s face it – when every passenger, getting into the car, says, “OOOOH…. you have a hole here” At this time, poking a finger into it and examining what’s inside is simply impossible.

Somehow I got a hardtop from 07 for free. I threw it in the far corner of the garage with the pretense of “it’ll come in handy someday.” And it came in handy...

For the remodel we will need:

We remove (I tore off with hatred and without any pity) the old roof...

Then we measure everything and cut off as much as needed. I cut off the front so that 1-2 cm would go under the canopy base (you can not cut off the front, but just buy the original canopies for this roof and leave everything as is. I didn’t get pinned like that...). At the back I cut off the part where the area becomes more even, i.e. the roof is rounded at the end and it was at this rounding that I cut it off.

So! Trim, then we trimmed, but now we need to grow as much as we need. For this I used simple hardboard! The thickness is about 4 mm. So, we measure the required piece again, only so that it fits under the plastic paneling at the hinges! After this, you need to wet the ends of the cut piece, or rather soak it (it is better to do this with boiling water). When the hardboard gets wet, you can put it on our future structure and press it down with something so that it takes the desired shape, and at this time we help it dry with a hairdryer.

After the hardboard dries, in the piece from which we cut everything off, we make a recess the thickness of the hardboard. To make it seamless!

Next we take epoxy resin and glue these two pieces together. When the resin dries, sand it a little.

Next, we take the glue with the carpet and begin to tighten it.

I threw out the old sound insulation and stuck on a new one.

Next, we install the roof. This is done within 5 minutes. We screw on the handles, then the cover with the visors, and all the other plastics. That's all in principle.

As practice has shown, due to the fact that the roof became longer and heavier, it began to sag in the center! This was easily fixed by 2 self-tapping screws screwed into the stiffening ribs of the lampshade.

For those who have sedans, it will be a little simpler, i.e. there will be no need to cut off the back part (front part if desired) of the roof and extend it, but simply cover it with carpet and install it. But the rear window will have to be removed 100%

Do-it-yourself tuning of the VAZ 2106 interior

Making adjustments to the interior is perhaps the most favorite pastime of the driver who owns a car such as the 6th model Zhiguli. Absolutely every VAZ 2106 car owner who is engaged in tuning the car’s interior with his own hands strives to make it unique, inimitable.

Trim tuning

If we talk about the interior trim, or rather, about its state in which it is currently located, then this is one of the important points. As a result of prolonged use of the vehicle, the fabric material and other interior elements that are equipped in the interior of the six become unusable. And this, in turn, forms a negative impression of the vehicle.

However, before you start upholstering the interior, you need to decide on the color range of materials. It can be fabric material or leather. In this case we are talking about flock, carpet, velor, suede or a combination thereof. If you don’t want to bother with sewing new covers, you can simply buy inexpensive new covers, especially for your “six”.

Seat tuning

Traditional seats of the VAZ 2106 salon original require reupholstery or complete replacement with foreign analogues. Here everything depends on your desires, preferences and financial capabilities.

As a rule, chairs are changed based on:

1. heavy wear and poor appearance;
2. damage to internal components;
3. lack of convenience and comfort.

If the seats become unsuitable for further use, they can be restored. This procedure is different in that it does not require larger investments than installing new seats. However, it is not an easy job.

Tuning worn out seats starts with:

1. Measurements and patterns required.
2. Having received certain dimensions, the driver begins sewing new covers.
3. During all restoration work, worn-out material is dismantled, foam rubber is removed, and the springs are subject to careful inspection.
4. Having acquired new foam rubber, car enthusiasts stuff their seats with it and put on new covers.

Additional work with seats:

1. Taking a more serious approach, it is possible to adjust the frame base of the seats, giving them a sporty style.
2. In this case, any chair can be changed to suit your own needs, taking into account various nuances.
3. Also, it must be taken into account that if the driver does not visualize the end result, it is best not to try to create a chair from the very beginning.
4. Regardless of what kind of seats the vehicle is equipped with, the main thing is to always take into account such an aspect as safety.

Video of VAZ seat reupholstery:

Tuning door cards

The door map, similar to the seats for the six, does not look the best after prolonged use. The fastening elements of the upholstery fabric are made using plastic caps. The latter, after a certain time, begin to creak.

To improve the interior area of ​​the doors, ordinary plywood is often used, which reaches a thickness of 4 mm. It acts as a frame. As for the finishing, a backing is placed, which consists of foam rubber. Its thickness is 10 mm.

When the driver plans to equip the doors with speakers, then along with the standard holes intended for handles and window lifters, it is necessary to make holes for the dynamic heads.

The stages of tuning door panels consist of:

1. dismantling old cards;
2. removing old upholstery;

Removing the old casing

• dismantling old maps (you need to mark them on a sheet of plywood);
• transferring panel parameters to a sheet of plywood using a regular pencil;

  
  We redraw the blanks from the old map using a jigsaw and processing the protruding elements;

  
  Cutting out new door cards

• door card blanks;
• production and stitching of covers;
• door upholstery (stitched from a material such as, for example, leatherette);
• gluing the cover and fixing the finishing material. For these purposes, use a regular stapler and glue.

  
  Gluing the new skin
  As for fastening the improved panels, it is done using special bushings that have internal threads. To do this, special holes are initially made on the cards in the required places. Then the fastener is inserted. With this installation of upholstery material, it is possible to get rid of knocks and squeaks while moving and while listening to music.

  Door card repair video:

  Ceiling tuning

  There are a lot of options that provide for improving the ceiling of the “six”. In this case, it all depends on the finances available to the car enthusiast. Materials and their colors must be selected according to the wishes and requirements of the vehicle owner.

  
  Changing the ceiling trim

  Typically, the ceiling should be striking and at the same time ideally combined with the interior of the cabin and its other components. In particular, do-it-yourself interior tuning also includes installing an LCD monitor. First of all, it is necessary for those passengers who are located in the rear seats.

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  You can also install a temperature sensor. It monitors the temperature inside and outside the car. Some drivers who are planning to modernize the original VAZ 2106 interior install a speakerphone and other elements. To make the ceiling contour more expressive, they install LED lights.

  Noise insulation, vibration insulation of the VAZ 2106 interior

  Thanks to noise and vibration insulation, the level of comfort not only for the driver, but also for his VAZ 2106 passengers increases. This is especially true for owners of “sixes”. Since factory noise reduction procedures are not carried out for the “six”.

  Interior noise insulation eliminates extraneous noise that is emitted by car body elements while driving. To do this, all internal components in the “six” cabin are dismantled. This applies to seats, door upholstery, ceiling, floor covering, and dashboard.

  In this case, the metal must be cleaned of various contaminants, rust, and then degreased. At the same time, an adhesive layer is applied to the material. They process metal. Pasting is carried out at positive temperatures to ensure a tight fit. As for vibration isolation, you can’t do without Vibroplast. Pasting of different pieces of vibration insulation is carried out end-to-end .

  
  Glue vibration isolation

  But sound insulation is performed using polyethylene foam. It is called differently. It all depends on the manufacturing company. So, the driver can get Splen, Isopenol, Isonel, Izolon.

  It is recommended to apply sound insulation over vibration-proofing material. The gluing process is carried out overlapping. This prevents the penetration of sound signals passing through the joints.

  
  Glue sound insulation

  If you perform comprehensive sound insulation, then you need to “tinker” with the engine compartment. You will also have to perform certain actions with the luggage compartment and wheel arches.

About the hard ceiling on the VAZ 2107

Owners of the domestic car VAZ 2107, known as the “seven,” often resort to the need not only for repairs, but also for tuning. Most of the elements and components of this car, the design of which was developed back in the 80s of the last century, need modernization. One of the elements that needs tuning is the ceiling. How to make a hard ceiling on a VAZ 2107, and why such modernization is needed, we will consider in detail in the material.

Replacing seats

You can make the interior more comfortable by installing seats from another car model or special seats for auto tuning on the VAZ 2107. The latter are produced in various modifications, which allows you to choose a seat that suits the car owner.

You can install any car seats from foreign cars that are suitable in size in the VAZ interior. It should be noted that such a replacement requires welding to change the fastening design. During welding, it is necessary to protect the casing from sparks. If you don’t have a welding machine at your disposal, you will either have to be content with the available selection of car seats, or contact a specialist.

Why is such a ceiling needed?

From the factory, all VAZ 2107 cars are equipped with a suspended ceiling, which has some disadvantages. Due to these shortcomings, some car owners are trying to replace it with a VAZ 2107 hardtop. You can do this yourself, and you don’t need to go to a car service center to carry out easy tuning of the interior.

First, let's look at why many owners of sevens strive to replace the soft ceiling with a hard one. The reasons for this are varied:

1. The standard suspended ceiling does not have an attractive appearance, so when modernizing the interior, it is important to update the roof.
2. Over the course of the car's operation, the upholstery becomes very yellow, which greatly spoils the interior of the car.
3. A thin layer of material does not in any way affect the noise reduction of the car roof.
4. The soft upholstery is easily damaged, so it is enough to catch it with a sharp object to disturb the interior of the car.

Tuning the instrument panel of VAZ 2106

The front panel is the main element of the cabin, which is able to attract the admiring glances of onlookers. Instead of the standard dashboard, you can attach a “tidy” to the “six”, which will have a stylish look.

For example, this is a part from a vehicle such as the BMW E-36. To do this, you need to know how to connect electrical wiring. Otherwise, you cannot do without the help of a qualified automotive electrician.

However, tuning a VAZ 2106 on your own does not end with just a complete replacement of the torpedo. It is possible to install a brighter indicator scale.

Tuning the instrument panel can be done simply by covering the “tidy” with some beautiful material. You can also replace the panel from another vehicle.

In general, you can change the appearance of the instrument panel:

1. by reupholstering using high-quality materials;

by installing a number of additional devices that will monitor certain indicators (in this case we are talking about a voltmeter, a tachometer, which is made in a sporty style);

2. replacing the instrument panel with a more attractive tidy;
3. by upgrading the standard lighting.

Alternative way

In order to modernize the instrument panel in a different way, you will need plywood, tubes of “liquid nails,” plumbing and carpentry tools, fasteners and fabric material.

Tuning stages:

1. First, the components of the tidy are marked on a sheet of plywood. Let's cut them out.
2. Then we adjust a small block of wood to the place where the panel will be installed. We place it in the space between the plywood and fix it with self-tapping screws.
3. We make holes in the plywood sheet for the radio or gearbox handle and other elements.
4. The outer surface is treated with “liquid nails”.

   
   Apply glue

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The fabric material necessary to cover the carpet is applied.

Glue the trim

As you can see, upgrading the interior and dashboard of a VAZ 2106 is by no means a complicated process. The main thing is to follow the above recommendations.

Changing the ceiling of a VAZ 2107

VAZ 2107 (seven) is a classic, in the past the pride and beauty of the Volga Automobile Plant. Currently, this morally and technically outdated car has ceased to be produced, but until recently it was not only sold by the car plant, but what is most surprising was that it found its buyers! In fact, the answer is simple - the simplicity of the design, the unique appearance and price of the car did not leave other models in this category much chance of winning the fight for a buyer. As a rule, the owner of the “seven” was a not very rich car owner, who with his own hands could not only go through all the “guts” of his iron friend in the middle of a field, “on his knees,” but also significantly improve its appearance and technical characteristics. That is, the owner, who was not indifferent to his car, sooner or later still began to tune his car to one degree or another.

How to reupholster a car ceiling

Car owners are aware of the short-lived lifespan of the interior headliner, which is subject to natural wear and tear. Light colors undoubtedly look more harmonious and pleasing to the eye, but such ceiling cladding requires special attention. On white and beige shades of the trim, burn marks from cigarettes stand out more noticeably. In addition, restless children can speed up the deterioration of light-colored upholstery, for example, by leaving traces of food or their own drawings on it.

Restoring the ceiling with improvised means will not bring much benefit or original appearance, so it is necessary to do the work efficiently. Alternatively, you can learn how to do this work yourself and update the car yourself.

Are there any reasons for a new reupholstery?
Let's consider some of the reasons leading to the replacement of the ceiling trim:
1. Contaminated areas (traces from hands and heads, from cigarette smoke, from street road dust).

2. Mechanical damage (traces of scratches, cuts, impacts).

3. Natural wear and tear from long-term use. Even frequent washing of the interior causes wear and tear on the surface from detergents and water.

4. The desire to change the design of the car, apply a new color scheme. Car enthusiasts striving for the ideal appearance of their car are trying to radically change its interior lining.

5. Change of scenery. A reason that has the purpose of refreshing the surface for a well-groomed and new interior appearance.

What kind of glue is needed?

A universal type of glue is not suitable for such work, since it does not provide for long-term exposure to direct sunlight. You will have to face the consequences of its negative effects when releasing toxic fumes.

To place the material on the adhesive surface, spray adhesive is used for quick and uniform distribution without excess, and quick drying.

Color scheme: choice and preferences

The best choice is pastel colors to create a calm environment that is pleasing to the eye. Absolutely pure white is best avoided if this machine is used frequently.

The discreet shades of the interior trim have proven themselves well.

Bright colors are beautiful, suitable for owners who want to stand out, but they can quickly become boring if you spend a daily stay in such a salon with constant eye strain and fatigue.

If you have a free minute, I recommend reading this useful article on how to install xenon yourself. Knowing the simple rules, you can easily install and adjust the headlights correctly.

Choosing upholstery material for cars

For upholstery, special automotive fabrics with the required set of characteristics are used: Alcantara and carpet, vinyl artificial leather and auto velor, leatherette and leather, etc.

Carpet

– noise-insulating acoustic fabric, has a non-woven texture of various shades. Used for covering audio systems and ceilings. Good tensile properties. There are waterproof types of coating.

Alcantara

– durable coating, has a dirt-repellent, soft surface. Convenient for long-term use.

Leatherette, vinyl leather

– inexpensive materials with good stretch, can emit odors when heated.

How to reupholster a car ceiling with your own hands

Dismantling old casing. Removing old glue and coating residues using white spirit, sanding irregularities. The new fabric is glued from the center of the matrix in stripes.

Glue is applied, rubbed to the sides, the fabric matrix is ​​glued, the fabric is stretched on the sides from the center.

The edges of the canvas are trimmed evenly with an overlap, folded and glued. Holes for fastenings are made and all assembled parts are installed.

1. Automotive fabric for upholstery must be purchased with a reserve.

2. Prepare all the necessary tools.

3. Some coatings (velor) will require a hairdryer to dry.

Video. Car ceiling reupholstery

It is important to follow the step-by-step instructions and recommendations, watch the video, practice replacing small parts of the car's ceiling trim, and you will succeed!

What is this operation and what is hidden behind the word tuning?

• Firstly. Tuning is a change, an improvement to suit your personal needs, that is, in essence, adjusting the product to suit you;
• Secondly. Tuning is divided into 3 stages:

1. Engine.
2. Appearance.
3. Salon.

This procedure was in demand more than ever in the domestic automotive market. Ask why? Yes, because a new domestic car is like a new apartment - no repairs, no conditions. Theoretically, you can use it, but is it convenient?

Usually all improvement work starts with the engine, this is:

• Carburetor improvement;
• Replacement of valves, spark plugs and armored wires with foreign ones
• Installing a zero-resistance air filter;
• Installation of lambda probe;
• Enlargement of the combustion chamber.

The interior of the Seven is so unattractive that you can redo literally everything here without hesitation or regret. Removing, reupholstering, and replacing the VAZ 2107 ceiling is a standard procedure for owners of used cars.

Also some of the most common jobs are:

• Reupholstery of seats, interior;
• Installation of electric windows;
• Improvement of the heater, in particular the left pipe;
• Noise insulation;
• Installation of a smaller diameter steering wheel, decent acoustics.

External tuning includes:

• Body painting;
• Installation of alloy wheels, body kits;
• Tinting.

Do I need this? Everyone decides for themselves.

In essence, tuning the “Seven” does not require large financial investments, but it brings enough “hemorrhoids” to the performer of this trick. In general, this activity qualifies as a hobby, a passion, much like collecting stamps... Most car owners pay too much attention to the external appearance of the “iron horse” while forgetting about the car’s interior. But the quality and materials of the interior directly affect the comfort of driving a car. Therefore, the entire impression of tuning the interior depends on the condition of the VAZ 2107’s ceiling upholstery . To get a taste for it, I would first suggest changing the steering wheel to a more modern model, after which you can move on to the interior itself. For example, purchase additional sets of accessories for the dashboard, since there is nowhere to put ordinary small things in the cabin, and these simple pockets and recesses are the best suited for storing various small things. Just looking at the classic Lada, I immediately have an irresistible desire to change something about it. And therefore, in this article I propose to analyze such a moment as tuning the ceiling of a VAZ 2107, which includes replacing the rear view mirror and sun visors. Next, we present to your attention detailed instructions - VAZ 2107 ceiling tuning.

Let's start with dismantling

Removing the sun visor

So:

• Pull the visor axle out of the holder by pulling it in your direction.

Stage 1

• Three self-tapping screws are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.

Stage 2

• We remove the visor.

Stage 3

Removing the interior rear view mirror

• Stage 1.

Using a screwdriver, remove the decorative trim of the mirror bracket

• Stage 2.

Unscrew the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver

• Stage 3.

Removing the mirror

With a mirror, the issue is easily resolved - I bought a larger one and secured it on a standard mount, but the visors force me to make a choice - either re-tighten it with a carpet or buy tuning ones. For most, the second option is preferable; they both look and cope with their duties better than standard ones.

Removing a hard ceiling

Many car owners have a question: how to remove the hard ceiling on a VAZ 2107? Most of the advice boils down to the need to dismantle the windshield, but I suggest trying a more gentle, although also labor-intensive, method. I wanted to post a video, but I think we’ll make do with instructions and photos. In a VAZ 2107, replacing the ceiling begins with dismantling the rear seats, removing the side plastics on the rear and front pillars, as well as dismantling the front passenger door. After unscrewing all the fasteners on the ceiling, it easily fits into the opening of the removed passenger door. And although this method seems very difficult, believe me, the new ceiling upholstery of the VAZ 2107 is worth the effort!

Advice! Buy four new plastic plugs that secure the ceiling to the roof.

Removing the rear seats

Unscrew all fasteners

We take you out of the salon

We pull out

Removing a soft ceiling

The soft ceiling lining of the VAZ 2107 can also be removed in two ways - both with removing the windshield and without dismantling it. In the second case, you will have to be a little nervous, since picking out the brackets holding the ceiling from under the windshield sealing rubber is not a pleasant task (it can be solved by using a screwdriver and some kind of mother).

In order to remove the ceiling of a VAZ 2107 with soft upholstery, you need to dismantle:

• Door seals;
• Handles above doors;
• Sun visors.

We begin to remove the upholstery from the windshield. And then step by step:

• We feel for the first arc (the first seam from the windshield);
• We push it by the middle, towards the trunk;
• The arc rotates around its axis, thereby weakening the upholstery;
• We remove the arc from the side niche of the roof profile, slightly squeezing it in the center.
• Further, with other arcs, in a similar order.

Now we are faced with the question of whether to stitch the leatherette so that we get hinges (a high-quality, but labor-intensive option with a big disadvantage - the seams are visible) or glue a new one directly onto the new skin.

In any case, having removed the ceiling from the VAZ 2107, you first need to wash it...

Old ceiling

...and cover it with material...

Sheathing

Result

...or cover it with vinyl.

Vinyl

Roof noise insulation on a classic

In the process of soundproofing a car, the roof is often forgotten, but in vain.
This huge surface contributes significantly to the overall noise that needs to be eliminated. If we talk about classic AvtoVAZ models, there are two types of ceilings - soft and hard. The labor intensity of soundproofing the roof of these cars directly depends on this, because the ceiling will have to be completely or partially removed. It’s easier with a soft ceiling - you just need to bend it at the edges, but a hard one may not bend that way. Then you will have to pull it out of the cabin, and for this you need to remove the front or rear window... The prospect is not pleasant, but the soundproofing of the roof on a classic is worth it!

Sound insulation of a roof with a soft ceiling

Everything is quite simple here. The soft ceiling is a piece of dermantine, which is stretched around the perimeter of the ceiling and is held on by metal hooks and brackets. The hooks are located under the seals of the front and rear windows, so in order to completely remove the ceiling, you need to remove these windows. However, the soft ceiling does not need to be removed - to soundproof the roof, it is enough to bend it at the edges.