Alcantara headliner or stock?

[lemoose]

Yes, this is replica of the OE material for a stock appearance.

Their old website had pics of all the options, but the new website is better in many ways, but worse in others, lol. They did send us a sample of a few materials we requested.

I'll double check with Larry on what pn# we used and get back to you.

Check out this post by Matt, he has a S54 swapped touring I built and is VERY particular on details like this, his opinion is what drove us to try this out on the ZHP.
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...#post-18890691

Let me know what you find. Ive been asking them every other month for about 6 months now if they have any of the material in stock and they always say no and no eta? Is there a shop in the area that happens to have some?

[Casa de Mesa]

Yes, this is replica of the OE material for a stock appearance.

Their old website had pics of all the options, but the new website is better in many ways, but worse in others, lol. They did send us a sample of a few materials we requested.

I'll double check with Larry on what pn# we used and get back to you.

Check out this post by Matt, he has a S54 swapped touring I built and is VERY particular on details like this, his opinion is what drove us to try this out on the ZHP.
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...#post-18890691

***I always assumed that Veteran came from some guys last name, like Phil Veteran or something like that, haha, no idea if they are actually owned by a Vet.

Super helpful linking that other thread, gracias.

And got it on the name, ha! I'm sure I'm not the only one who's made that mistake.

[Advorsor]

I still need to figure out something to do about the sun visors, but at least the airbag stickers are dealt with...

Steering wheel has since been changed to full alcanatara.

Did the 3 yard cover enough to also do your visors?

Is 2 yards good enough to do just headliner?

[beyondm3]

Anyone used the alcantara from ACS fabrics for headliner and pillars?

[dustyice]

Anyone used the alcantara from ACS fabrics for headliner and pillars?

I have not but the fabric looks really nice. Would be interested in hearing if anyone has used it before.

I was quoted $1300 to wrap my already removed headliner today so looks like ill be tackling this project soon.

[Nate047]

I have not but the fabric looks really nice. Would be interested in hearing if anyone has used it before.

I was quoted $1300 to wrap my already removed headliner today so looks like ill be tackling this project soon.

I have a place in Anaheim that does it for $400. (labor cost only)

[beyondm3]

I have not but the fabric looks really nice. Would be interested in hearing if anyone has used it before.

I was quoted $1300 to wrap my already removed headliner today so looks like ill be tackling this project soon.

Likewise, I'm looking at about $800 in just labor (original quote was $500 with fabric and labor) for already removed headliner and pillars. The shop told me they had fabric or suede to use but it's all foam backed and I don't want to use foam backed on the pillars so now I have to source my own fabric which of course in itself is $700+ for alcantara. Dude wants me to get 5.5 yards for headliner, sunroof, pillars, and brake light cover.

Cost is increasing quickly and was hoping ACS fabrics would be a good alternative but the shop warned me that no foam backed fabric will have glue seep through and he won't warranty his work bc it's not his fabric.

Maybe I should just do it myself as well.

[bigjae46]

I used microsuede from Michaels. $20 per yard and feels about the same as alcantara. You do have to pull the backing off and then be very careful with the glue. It was not intended for automotive use so the backing is too thick.

[dustyice]

Likewise, I'm looking at about $800 in just labor (original quote was $500 with fabric and labor) for already removed headliner and pillars. The shop told me they had fabric or suede to use but it's all foam backed and I don't want to use foam backed on the pillars so now I have to source my own fabric which of course in itself is $700+ for alcantara. Dude wants me to get 5.5 yards for headliner, sunroof, pillars, and brake light cover.

Cost is increasing quickly and was hoping ACS fabrics would be a good alternative but the shop warned me that no foam backed fabric will have glue seep through and he won't warranty his work bc it's not his fabric.

Maybe I should just do it myself as well.

Glad I'm not the only one. I was quoted 550 for everything then when I got there it was 1300 ... The thing that got me is that I can order all new OEM pillars for $650 and a new headliner for $650 so feels dumb to rewrap my 25 year old pieces for a similar price.

Figured no harm in taking the time and giving it a shot. After going though this thread I'm thinking foam backed suede for the headliner and Non foam backed for everything else. Buddy of mine mentioned I should roll the glue on too instead of using the sprays which makes sense to me.

[oceansize]

I bought really nice Alcantara from Relicate and I'm doing it myself. Just waiting for temperatures to be nice and warm so I don't have issues with the glue. Relicate is expensive, but its really good and since I'm doing it myself I spent the money on materials.

[dustyice]

I bought really nice Alcantara from Relicate and I'm doing it myself. Just waiting for temperatures to be nice and warm so I don't have issues with the glue. Relicate is expensive, but its really good and since I'm doing it myself I spent the money on materials.

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?

[beyondm3]

I bought really nice Alcantara from Relicate and I'm doing it myself. Just waiting for temperatures to be nice and warm so I don't have issues with the glue. Relicate is expensive, but its really good and since I'm doing it myself I spent the money on materials.

Interested to know how much material you're getting too. I'm starting to think down that path. My shop has my stuff and already stripped everything so I'm sure he's already got me for an hour or two of labor.

[beyondm3]

Glad I'm not the only one. I was quoted 550 for everything then when I got there it was 1300 ... The thing that got me is that I can order all new OEM pillars for $650 and a new headliner for $650 so feels dumb to rewrap my 25 year old pieces for a similar price.

Figured no harm in taking the time and giving it a shot. After going though this thread I'm thinking foam backed suede for the headliner and Non foam backed for everything else. Buddy of mine mentioned I should roll the glue on too instead of using the sprays which makes sense to me.

Where were you getting those prices for OEM parts? That's fairly tempting.

[dustyice]

Where were you getting those prices for OEM parts? That's fairly tempting.

ECS sells all the pillars for $660. Looking closer at what I thought was a coupe headliner is actually a sedan so still would need to get that redone.

[old///MFanatic]

I used microsuede from Michaels. $20 per yard and feels about the same as alcantara. You do have to pull the backing off and then be very careful with the glue. It was not intended for automotive use so the backing is too thick.

Just a heads up that many of these inexpensive microsuedes aren’t fade resistant, fire resistant or anti-bacterial like real Alcantara. Which are a big plus for car interiors.