No, your headliner does not have to be black to install a starlight headliner. The color of the headliner is usually not a limiting factor in installing a starlight headliner system. Starlight headliners can be installed over a variety of headliner colors, including light or dark.
Starlight headliners look best on black or dark fabric headliners, however, starlights will still look great on gray or light colored headliners at night, however, they will not be as noticeable in daylight.
Black headliner:
Light-coloured headliner:
Starlight headliner systems typically consist of a layer of fabric with embedded fiber optic wires or LED lights. This layer is installed on top of the existing headliner material. Therefore, the color of the original headliner will not significantly affect the appearance or functionality of the Starlight headliner system.
However, it is worth noting that the visibility and contrast of the starlight effect may vary depending on the color of the headliner. On a darker headliner, the starlight effect may appear more pronounced and vibrant. On lighter headliners, the effect may be more subtle, but still visible.
Ultimately, the choice of headliner color comes down to personal preference and the overall aesthetic you want to achieve. Whether your headliner is black, grey, beige or any other colour, it is still possible to install a Starlight headliner system and create a captivating visual effect.
We do not recommend installing starlights on vehicles with leather-wrapped headliners.
