how do i do it? what do you guys recomend, a shop? or i take it off and use 3m adhesive and slowly tackle to it in one day?

main difference between alcantra and suede? [price/quality/looks]

 

The main differences between Alcantara and Suede is weight and material. Suede is a animal product, an is heavy. Where Alcantara is a man made product developed to simulate Suede. Doesn't wear as well as suede, and is thinner and lighter. I wouldn't recommend Alcantara for anywhere in the car, that will have contact with the driver. Like seating surfaces, steering wheels, arm rests as it will start showing signs of wear, and then wear out, requiring replacement. Suede costs more.

 

I agree with Yuille36 about areas where not to put it but if you are only replacing A/B/C pillars, headliner, rear deck, and/or trunk and you will be fine with alcantara in those areas...it looks and feels much better than the OEM gray cloth...plus done with right stitching technique will look much better.

To have it really look good...I'd take it to a reputable shop...the stitching is really what makes it look good to me. However, the only one who can truly appreciate it is really me and people who have owned a W211. It is a subtle look that most people miss...I love it and makes the car more luxurious but my wife is totally oblivious to it.

Alcantara in my 2004 E55 (its black but the pics kind of wash the color out and in some pics it may look gray)

Trunk





Headliner/Visor/Roof Handle



Rear portion of healiner (barely see AMG embossed emblem I had put in)



C Pillar


Rear Deck and Head Rest Indentations


A pillar

 

Absolutely beautiful!! Now THAT's car crazy!! Tks. for sharing.

 

AMG Fan... its an honor to have you in my thread :] i love ure car SO much your 2 cars are amazing you have my dream car (the sl) and uve made our car into a monster... simply wow...)

whoever ive showed ure car too online has had their jaw drop

by far your's e is the nicest on this forum tied (b.c. i have the same colors as him) with the godfather... simply artists

where did u get it done amg? i want to make it liek ures it is very beautiful... i live in the ny area id have to go to a shop and get quotes, but how much did yours go for? (just the roof and pillars) trunk i can do on my own/have a dif approach for my acoustics in the trunk

 

Meh.....

AMGFan's cars are just aight. So boring......

 

LOL. the whole time reading skokkosis post, i was just thinking, "damn, it is by far one of the nicest E's I've seen, but man I just love Benz-O's E"

back on topic, that alcantra does look really nice.

 

yes bck on topic :] and benz-o i havent been on for months till now i had forgotten about ures! ure up there too dw