suede/alcantra headliner and pillars
#1
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suede/alcantra headliner and pillars
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]
main difference between alcantra and suede? [price/quality/looks]
#2
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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.
#3
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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.
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
#5
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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
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
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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