West Michigan Tints installs starlight headliners, repairs sagging fabric, and wraps interior trim on vehicles throughout Grand Rapids.

Starlight and Custom Headliner Installs

You can have a custom headliner installed in your vehicle without taking it to a dedicated upholstery shop in Grand Rapids. West Michigan Tints brings fiber optic strands, adhesive, trim tools, and replacement fabric to your location. Starlight headliners are a popular upgrade for luxury cars, show vehicles, and custom builds that want a unique interior detail.

The service includes starlight headliner installation, headliner repair for sagging or stained fabric, and trim wrapping to refresh pillars, visors, or door panels. Starlight headliners use small fiber optic strands installed through the headliner material and connected to an LED light source. The strands create a scattered light pattern that looks like stars against a dark ceiling. Custom fabric colors and fiber densities are available depending on the look you want.

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What Goes Into a Starlight Headliner Install

West Michigan Tints removes the existing headliner board, cleans the surface, and marks fiber placement points. Each fiber optic strand is inserted through the backing material and secured with adhesive. The strands are bundled and connected to a small LED module that mounts out of sight, usually near the dome light or behind a trim panel. The board is reinstalled with the fabric taut and the fibers evenly distributed across the ceiling in Grand Rapids.

After installation, you will see individual points of light scattered across the headliner when the system is turned on. The effect is most visible at night or in low light. Fiber density and color can be adjusted to match the interior or create contrast. The lights do not interfere with driving visibility or electronics.

Headliner repairs involve re-gluing sagging fabric, replacing stained sections, or rewrapping the board in new material. Trim wrapping covers plastic or worn fabric on door pillars, visors, and grab handles. These services do not require full interior removal and can be done in a few hours depending on the vehicle size and condition.

What Vehicle Owners Ask Beforehand

Drivers in Grand Rapids who are considering a starlight headliner usually ask how the lights are powered, whether the install affects airbags or electronics, and how long the fiber optic strands last.

What is a starlight headliner?
A starlight headliner is a custom interior upgrade where fiber optic strands are installed through the headliner fabric and connected to an LED light source. The strands create a scattered light pattern that resembles stars on the ceiling.
How are the fiber optic lights powered?
The LED module is wired into the vehicle's existing dome light circuit or a separate switch. It draws minimal power and does not affect battery life when installed correctly in Grand Rapids vehicles.
Why do headliners sag over time?
Headliner fabric is glued to a foam-backed board. Heat, humidity, and age cause the adhesive to break down, and the fabric separates from the board. Sagging is common in older vehicles or those parked in direct sun without shade.
What vehicles are best suited for starlight headliners?
Luxury sedans, SUVs, show cars, and custom builds are the most common. Any vehicle with a removable headliner board can support the install, but larger ceilings allow for more fiber placement and better visual impact.
How long does a custom headliner install take?
Starlight installs typically take four to six hours depending on fiber density and vehicle size. Standard headliner repairs or rewraps take two to three hours and can be done at your location in Grand Rapids.

West Michigan Tints works with vehicle owners across Grand Rapids who want custom interiors without the downtime of a traditional upholstery shop. Get in touch to schedule a mobile headliner service appointment today.