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.

[beyondm3]

Got the stuff from ASC fabrics and did this job over the weekend. First time doing this and first time really hands in with alcantara. Prices were better than relicate ($120 per yard) however not foam backed. This didn't seem to be an issue for me however the only thing I struggled with was stretch. It had some stretch but maybe not enough to make the job a bit easier in some of the difficult areas. But maybe I am just no good at this kinda work anyways, I'm no Martha Stewart.

All in all, pretty happy how it turned out. Hopefully it holds up.

[SQ13]

Paid $1,300 to have a pro do it. Alcantara doesn’t stretch much, which makes the job more difficult and expensive, and I wasn’t going to risk DIYing and potentially ruining the expensive fabric. Took my guy a whole day to do it, and it came out perfect, aside from the A pillar strips which is understandable. I’m still on the fence about dyeing the sun visors in grey to match the Alcantara.

[old///MFanatic]

Funny coming across this thread, Headliner, A+B+C pillars, sunroof and parcel shelf all in 9002 anthracite alcantara.
- *Allegedly* Relicate is the only supplier that you can get genuine alcantara from in the US.
- 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.
*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.

Yes Alcantara is a brand name. Just looking at the Alcantara site they have a couple of distributors listed. Keyston Bros in GA is another for “Automotive” Alcantara. There’s also Marine, Aviation, Residential/Contract distributors. Like Shelley Antecol LLC in NY.

As for the A-pillar center strip I shaved off material from the perimeter before covering and that made a huge difference in a flush factory fit and appearance.