How is a starlight headliner installed?
It's done by hand, one point at a time. At Krispy AutoWorks the job runs in this order:
- 01
The headliner comes out
Trim and clips come off so the roof lining can be taken out of the car and worked on flat.
- 02
Every star is drilled and set
Each fiber is pushed through its own hole, so the pattern is unique to your car. Counts run from 500 to 1,000 points.
- 03
The light engine is wired in
The fibers are bundled into a small single- or dual-color light engine, controlled by a remote or an app.
- 04
Factory refit
Trim, clips and wiring are routed and hidden and the headliner goes back to a factory fit, with nothing loose and no visible wires.
How much does a starlight headliner cost in Connecticut?
Krispy AutoWorks prices starlight headliners by star count and color: $650 for 500 single-color stars up to $1,100 for 1,000 dual-color stars. Prices are before 6.35% Connecticut sales tax, and a 50% deposit reserves the bay date.
| Stars | Color | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | Single | $650 |
| 650 | Single | $800 |
| 700 | Dual | $900 |
| 800 | Dual | $1,000 |
| 1,000 | Dual | $1,100 |
Add-ons can go on during the same visit:
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Black Suede Headliner — Car | $300 |
| Black Suede Headliner — SUV | $350 |
| Black Suede Headliner — Three-Row SUV | $400 |
| Shooting Stars / Meteor Effects | Starting at $200 |
| Headliner Ambient Lighting Strips | $100 |
| Custom Starlight Designs | Request quote |
| Starlights in Pillars | $100 |
| Stars in Sunroof Cover | $100 |
Single color or dual color?
A single-color light engine lights every star in one color at a time, and you can change that color. A dual-color system uses two light sources, so the sky can show two colors at once. Dual-color packages start at $900 with 700 stars.
How long does a starlight headliner take?
Most installs are a full day in the bay. Dual-color 1,000-star builds, suede swaps and pillar stars can run into a second day, and the booking confirms the time.
Can a car with a sunroof or panoramic roof have stars?
Yes. The stars go around the opening, and a sliding sunroof cover can carry stars of its own. The 2023 BMW X3 build below shows stars set around a panoramic roof.
