Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Dtrimpi87]

whats the best glue to fix half hanging sound proof panels? i have a long thin strip behind my rear seats. wide but skinny, half of it is hanging off, other half is still fully stuck on. it'll fall down every day even after pressing it back up.

Fabian has been recommending this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092NJH6XL

I bought some but I havent used it yet. I'm trying to do a bit of research on different adhesives that may handle the heat better. I've been taking readings of the temperature of the hardtop but we've only had mid 80's as our hottest so far, although my Bronco does sit in direct sun. Hottest I've seen so far is 136F metal temp. I'm trying to hold off until we get our SoCal hot weather so I can see what it really gets up to.

I've been considering the DAP Weldwood Original Contact Cement in the brush/roll on formula. Has the same service temp as the Landau Top and Trim (180F) but in my mind I feel like a brush/roll on may coat better than the webbed spray.

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[rayofsi]

This was disappointing. Another 2 panels. One fully dropped off. And another half off.. mind you, this is in nyc, our warmest day has been like 80f outside and I'm parked indoors Monday to Friday when the sun is up.

 

[Pseudoko]

Tbh gluing back in headliner panels is minor when you compare the quality of the top to any of the Ford tops. Not sure if the manufacturer of the foam has a thinner product that they can use. Cutting the weight of the panels would help (though heat can still affect any adhesive and gravity will eventually win).

 

[ThunderFlash]

I feel for Armadillo. Adhesion problems are almost always poor adhesive selection or poor surface prep. Both can be difficult to resolve. Most adhesives products seem to have at least one significant down side when compared to another product (longer cure time, shorter pot time, cost, smell, etc) and the surface prep problem can be incredibly difficult to resolve out side a lab and in a production environment.

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

Might need to just tack some aluminum bolt nubs to the underside and fasten them.

 

[rayofsi]

Tbh gluing back in headliner panels is minor when you compare the quality of the top to any of the Ford tops. Not sure if the manufacturer of the foam has a thinner product that they can use. Cutting the weight of the panels would help (though heat can still affect any adhesive and gravity will eventually win).

while the hardtop quality is definitely great compared to any other available options. What they charge for the interior liner is not cheap. Definitely some bad adhesive or prep, for a lot of people. Anyone that has had the hard top for more than a few months with no sagging panels, are very lucky people.

 

[EasternSierra]

while the hardtop quality is definitely great compared to any other available options. What they charge for the interior liner is not cheap. Definitely some bad adhesive or prep, for a lot of people. Anyone that has had the hard top for more than a few months with no sagging panels, are very lucky people.

I got mine at the end of 2025, and as of today the ceiling panels still aren't sagging in the least. The vehicle is normally in the garage and has a white top, so heat exposure is less than some other people are getting. We'll see how it holds up this summer on trips.

 

[userdude]

So the Arabs can build the tallest building in the world (Burj Dubai) sans fasteners, only using fancy adhesives, while America can't stick acoustic tiles to a ceiling that stay in place.

 

[userdude]

Is the metal it adheres to magnetic? Maybe some strong magnets could be put on some spots where it's helping keep it adhered and remove some of the weight stress on the adhesive.

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

Is the metal it adheres to magnetic? Maybe some strong magnets could be put on some spots where it's helping keep it adhered and remove some of the weight stress on the adhesive.

Aluminum. Non-magnetic. Unless there are some steel parts in key locations, a magnet isn't going to help.

 

[rayofsi]

So the Arabs can build the tallest building in the world (Burj Dubai) sans fasteners, only using fancy adhesives, while America can't stick acoustic tiles to a ceiling that stay in place.

We probably don't have any fancy adhesives holding the liner now.. given how the adhesive loses nearly all tack after it falls off the hardtop.

 

[CarGuy]

If you want a permanent solution, 2 part epoxy it. It won’t come down…ever. Also, rubber cement is incredibly strong - apply to both parts, let dry for a bit and put the parts together. I use it often and is incredibly durable. I often resole portions of my running shoes and they take a daily beating…hot, cold, wet, dry, etc.

 

[userdude]

If you want a permanent solution, 2 part epoxy it. It won’t come down…ever. Also, rubber cement is incredibly strong - apply to both parts, let dry for a bit and put the parts together. I use it often and is incredibly durable. I often resole portions of my running shoes and they take a daily beating…hot, cold, wet, dry, etc.

Something magnetic could be added with jb weld and then a magnet attached to the headliner, so it could still be removed. Or posts could be added that allow a screw-in clamp or something. Just something to help share the weight, with the adhesive still used.

Another option might be finding someone that does the old school spray in headliner and see what they say.

 

[uncboysetsfire]

Has anyone with issues removed the headliner and rolled without it for a while?

Curious to how much of a change you have experienced with temperature and sound inside the cabin.

I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a squareback but am hesitating due to the fact they aren’t offering the headliner anymore.

 

[mangelo]

Has anyone with issues removed the headliner and rolled without it for a while?

Curious to how much of a change you have experienced with temperature and sound inside the cabin.

I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a squareback but am hesitating due to the fact they aren’t offering the headliner anymore.

From what I can tell on Armadillo.designs website just now, they DO offer headliner, but no longer see CUSTOM headliner, ie so just black.

https://armadillo.design/products/four-door-bronco-squareback-hardtop

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