Alcantara headliner or stock?

[oceansize]

It looks really nice, how much are you planning on ordering to do the whole thing (was thinking 3 yards) and are you going to go with non foamed back for everything?

I went with their foam backed (2mm). This is for the hard top on my convertible so I went with the 56x72 inches which cost me $365 (incudes shipping).

[///Marecki]

Funny coming across this thread, I actually completed this project on my car last week. Headliner, A+B+C pillars, sunroof and parcel shelf all in 9002 anthracite alcantara.

I still have to iron out a few rough edges in spots but the effect is definitely pretty awesome. Notes/advice for anyone interested:

- *Allegedly* Relicate is the only supplier that you can get genuine alcantara from in the US. It's expensive. You'll be in about 8-900 for fabric alone if you do all the stuff I did.
- A Pillars and the A pillar insert part is a trouble spot and will be a challenge for anyone doing this. the tolerance for the space the insert goes into is miniscule. Wrapping around the edges is off the table so you need very very precise cuts. Like surgically precise. Plan accordingly.
- Sun Visors - another trouble spot. You have options here, but basically if you can't deal with anything less than absolute perfection, DO NOT WRAP THEM. They are impossible to get right - ask me how I know 😅 If you opt against doing them, you can keep your OEM fabric sun visors provided they are in good condition. You can also get yourself vert sun visors in the vinyl material to match the finish on the dash (they're slightly smaller from my research).

*if anyone has insight on this, would love to hear. The way I understand it, Alcantara isn't the name for the style of fabric, its a brand name (think Kleenex/tissues). So if you're getting it outside of the proper distribution channel, you're getting an imitation fabric.