DIY: Suede headliner & pillars install

**Nittanys1** · 06-09-2009, 10:56 AM

thx, no problem. Now if I can only get some alone time with my car I could suede some more of it

ohh the trunk has the same suede in there too.

**Nittanys1** · 06-09-2009, 12:50 PM

another PM that will benefit everyone to know the info...if you have a question just post it here...

Originally Posted by patrick4588

from the website you ordered from; is quantity 1 the 5 yard sheet or is that per yard? i dont see any specification on the site.

call them...i dont remember...

**B20brid** · 06-13-2009, 10:15 AM

Nice work man looks awsome

**Nittanys1** · 06-13-2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks!

**speedminded** · 06-24-2009, 02:48 PM

So I started wrapping door panels last night. Since I suck at sewing and don't have a sewing machine anyways I'm debating on spraying the door handles black with satin black Krylon Plastic Fusion then maybe using the soft touch spray over that if i don't like how the Fusion contrasts with the suede...I want the interior blacked out.

**alphaautotri** · 06-27-2009, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by speedminded

So I started wrapping door panels last night. Since I suck at sewing and don't have a sewing machine anyways I'm debating on spraying the door handles black with satin black Krylon Plastic Fusion then maybe using the soft touch spray over that if i don't like how the Fusion contrasts with the suede...I want the interior blacked out.

When it comes to doing these things as a diy, you do have to be careful. Most of the times if you do the suede headliner yourself, you will have problems in the near future with it sagging. If you google it you will see where people have had a good result, but then it turns into a nightmare. Not saying it cant be done. Seems like Nittanys1 has his staying pretty good. But from so many nightmare stories i have hear/read about/ had to fix my customers cars, i dont recommend it too much because it can really cost you a lot if you screw it up for an upholster to fix it for you. Different suedes weight different and even though the "spray can glue" you can buy says it will work for headliners, it never last unless the material is extremely light

If you are going to dye your panels, i will give you a little tip. Go to a paint distrubitor and buy SEM. IT runs about 15 dollars a can to the public. It is the BEST plastic dye on the market

**Nittanys1** · 06-27-2009, 11:38 AM

Good tip! I haven't had any problems so far but if I do I have enought fabric left over to do it again. I didn't use the strongest glue possible so there is room for improvement.

**speedminded** · 06-27-2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by alphaautotri

When it comes to doing these things as a diy, you do have to be careful. Most of the times if you do the suede headliner yourself, you will have problems in the near future with it sagging. If you google it you will see where people have had a good result, but then it turns into a nightmare. Not saying it cant be done. Seems like Nittanys1 has his staying pretty good. But from so many nightmare stories i have hear/read about/ had to fix my customers cars, i dont recommend it too much because it can really cost you a lot if you screw it up for an upholster to fix it for you. Different suedes weight different and even though the "spray can glue" you can buy says it will work for headliners, it never last unless the material is extremely light

If you are going to dye your panels, i will give you a little tip. Go to a paint distrubitor and buy SEM. IT runs about 15 dollars a can to the public. It is the BEST plastic dye on the market

I used a light weight synthetic suede and will have $20 invested into the entire car, all panels and ceiling

BMW e30 Suede Stage I Complete

The only nightmare I will have is pulling it off and redoing it if I don't like the result

**alphaautotri** · 06-27-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by speedminded

have $20 invested into the entire car, all panels and ceiling

Dont get me wrong, i am all for doing things as cheap as possible when on a budget. Sometimes being cheap can cost in the long run. Ex. some headliner boards themselves are over 300 dollars, depending on the make/model. So if you screw it up by trying to take it out and not know how, or if you have to redo it because it starts to sag and the glue pulls chunks out of the headliner (doesn't always happen) then it can rack up a big bill. some plasitc dye will be a nightmare if you dont apply it right and everything starts to chip, and suede can fade if you dont get the right kind of suede. I am a diyer myself, but just want to inform people some things to look out for.

**burke420** · 07-10-2009, 11:56 AM

loooks great.. im just looking a perfect color for my interior... their website had a bunch of choice but not what im looking for!

**takume** · 07-10-2009, 12:53 PM

nice jobs, make me want to do mine.

**scrxils** · 07-22-2009, 11:17 AM

pretty cool idea man

**Nittanys1** · 07-22-2009, 01:32 PM

thx but i didnt come up with the idea, i just did it myself

**bloodline** · 07-30-2009, 12:14 AM

question...when you pulled the old fabric of the headliner..you left the foam on the leadliner and put the suede on top of it right?

**Nittanys1** · 07-30-2009, 09:48 AM

no I didn't, i took the time to take that off because I knew the suede would not stay up if I left it. I had a friend leave the entire headliner intact to still have the squishy feel and he said that he read it would hold better then just adding it to the cardboard headliner.

**OTG Signs** · 08-02-2009, 09:41 PM

Is this the exact faux suede you ordered?

http://www.discountfabricsusacorp.com/subbyemho.html

**bloodline** · 08-03-2009, 08:58 PM

any tips on the best way to refabric sun visors?

**Nittanys1** · 08-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Nittanys1

I have been receiving countless PMs with ppl wanting to know where I purchased the fabric. It has been on page 3 but I have now updated the original post with the link to the fabric.

I have also been getting asked about the visors so here is that info...

Re: Question about DIY sun visors.
Quote: Originally Posted by qwick
Hey man I'm getting ready to re do my interior and I just wanted to know how you did your sun visors.Are they sewn together or what.

Quote:Originally Posted by Nittanys1
you doing your mistu? I dont know how those are made, however my honda ones were basically just stuffed together.

there are teeth around 90% of the visor where both side of the fabric was shoved into the teeth and they held on to it. when I removed my old fabric I made sure to keep it whole and then use that as a template to trace, make sure to leave about 1/2 inch around the template.

Quote: Originally Posted by qwick
Yea Im gonna be doing the interior in the 2g. If you look at my sun visors they look sewn together in some areas but in others it looks as if its tucked in to the seam, similar to what you mentioned above.Did yours look like this? Also what did you use to push the fabric in to these teeth you mentioned, a flat blade screwdriver or were you able to get it in with a finger?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nittanys1
i had nothing that was sowed together. I used a flat head that was fat rather then sharp, so it didnt cut through the fabric. I also had a small hammer to help tap the screw driver, my hand got tired and sore fast without the hammer.

It would be to read.....

**bloodline** · 08-04-2009, 09:31 PM

thanks for the info..i finished doin my sun visors lol..to be real this is the 3rd time ive done my headliner...ived had it sagg countless times and just took it off...but i finally took the time out to do it right and not rush it..i also used these small pins and placed them in certain areas for extra support just in case...it came out real good....

im gonna start doin some custom carbon fiber pieces my dash and console...and start a diy on that...but thanks for all the pointers and tips man...

**Nittanys1** · 08-04-2009, 09:35 PM

no problem man and good luck!

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