Alcantara Interior Project
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As for the quality of 'real' alcantara (SPa), the real stuff is sooo much nicer than the fake stuff out there. I recently had ordered a set (shift, ebrake boots, and arm rest cover) for my M3 that was made out of the fake stuff and I must say that the quality and feel is nowhere near the real stuff. The black isnt really black, and though I had prepared myself for the little fuzzies, after one week, the entire armrest was covered in fuzz and the stitching had begun to tear through the shoddy material.
The vendor graciously accepted the return, and I had outsourced a professional ulpholster make me new pieces out of the real stuff. It cost double the price of the fake stuff, but well worth it imo.
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Originally Posted by bkw,Feb 1 2007, 11:53 AM
As for the quality of 'real' alcantara (SPa), the real stuff is sooo much nicer than the fake stuff out there. I recently had ordered a set (shift, ebrake boots, and arm rest cover) for my M3 that was made out of the fake stuff and I must say that the quality and feel is nowhere near the real stuff. The black isnt really black, and though I had prepared myself for the little fuzzies, after one week, the entire armrest was covered in fuzz and the stitching had begun to tear through the shoddy material.
The vendor graciously accepted the return, and I had outsourced a professional ulpholster make me new pieces out of the real stuff. It cost double the price of the fake stuff, but well worth it imo.
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WOW this looks very impressive - I love what you did with the center armrest section!
I had my interior custom stiched with perforated black/yellow leather to mimick the OEM red/black interiors but never though of using alcantara.
Are you doing this on the side or offering this service to forum members as well? PM me since I'd like to get some custom work done by you if you are interested.
Looking to buy some BRIDE reclining seats in black and want to do a custom leather/suede combo on the seats. Is this something you might want to tackle?
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rick
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I had my interior custom stiched with perforated black/yellow leather to mimick the OEM red/black interiors but never though of using alcantara.
Are you doing this on the side or offering this service to forum members as well? PM me since I'd like to get some custom work done by you if you are interested.
Looking to buy some BRIDE reclining seats in black and want to do a custom leather/suede combo on the seats. Is this something you might want to tackle?
late,
rick
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AFTER:
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[QUOTE=s4play,Feb 1 2007, 01:17 PM] WOW this looks very impressive - I love what you did with the center armrest section!
I had my interior custom stiched with perforated black/yellow leather to mimick the OEM red/black interiors but never though of using alcantara.
Are you doing this on the side or offering this service to forum members as well?
I had my interior custom stiched with perforated black/yellow leather to mimick the OEM red/black interiors but never though of using alcantara.
Are you doing this on the side or offering this service to forum members as well?
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From: West Coast baby
Originally Posted by ideugene,Feb 1 2007, 02:42 PM
s4play, what is your bezel made of?
Basically it's wood, putty, and fiberglass resin.
Read this thread I created on the subject:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...ic=380397&st=0