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AlBel1214 · 06-12-2009, 03:42 PM

looks sweet !

Motorsports_3 · 06-13-2009, 07:15 AM

I am about to do this, but all in anthracite. What material did you use? I hope Alcantara UV treated, and not anything thing else or else it may fade

Yablonski135 · 06-14-2009, 12:50 AM

Definitely dig the shift boot.

Not so much on the e-brake. Looks like it almost clashes.

woodman650 · 06-16-2009, 06:02 PM

What's something like this run? I would love an anthracite headliner, but the bmw oem one is umm $950? Yikes.

Dangerlucas · 06-17-2009, 01:41 PM

Bump for some answers

ulrichd · 06-17-2009, 02:47 PM

Hmm, it does not per"suede" me.

amsfoto · 06-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Just wondering why you didn't opt for a black headliner? looks good though :]

twin fed · 06-20-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by woodman650

What's something like this run? I would love an anthracite headliner, but the bmw oem one is umm $950? Yikes.

I would cost about $1000 but that would include all the pillars as well.

I did not want black because then I would have to change the color of all the plastic,

NJ135 · 06-20-2009, 05:09 PM

cool sh1t

Lester · 06-20-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

I would cost about $1000 but that would include all the pillars as well.

I did not want black because then I would have to change the color of all the plastic,

You can paint the plastic parts with a special paint by Krylon.

twin fed · 06-21-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

You can paint the plastic parts with a special paint by Krylon.

I know all about that paint, plus stuff that is even better like SEM. Nothing is as good as original. That paint always chips and scrapes off no matter how well it is applied. I would never do it.

woodman650 · 06-21-2009, 01:32 PM

yeah, I think a single sratch in that would cause the pillars to chip pretty badly.

$1000... yikes.

onethirty5 · 06-21-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Hmm, it does not per"suede" me.

agreed... i am all about the antracite...or maybe a black suede atleast..

twin fed · 06-24-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by onethirty5

agreed... i am all about the antracite...or maybe a black suede atleast..

Sure everyone has their own opinions and like what they like. There is nothing wrong with that.

Dangerlucas · 06-24-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerlucas

I was just talking to a shop about doing this for my headliner, but they made it sound like a real pain in the ass and expensive. They said they would have to remove the existing fabric, which would be very time consuming and then re-wrap it. They said that adding the suede on top would be too thick and it would look right or work well with the sliding piece for the sun roof. None of this really sounded right to me, but I didn't really push back because I'm still not sure if I'll do it.

Anyway, is any of this accurate? Did they have to pull off the stock fabric? Also, did they have to remove the headliner from the car and if so how did they get it out (remove a window or through the door)?

Sorry about the list of questions, but this is something I'm seriously considering and I'm just not sure what's involved.

BTW, I was planning on going to black and replacing the light plastic pieces with the black ones from the m sport package (you can get this stuff from Dan@united). I'm not sure if I would wrap the pillars though, I might just replace them with the black ones.

Oh yeah, looks great

Twin Fed,

I'm starting to think about doing this again and was hoping that you might be able to answer some of the question I posted. If you can't, no worries, but I think it would very helpful to those considering this.

Dave · 06-24-2009, 04:56 PM

i like the boot and shifter.... and roof liner

did you do this at your shop???

i want to see soon at next meet!

pm me info and/or pricing

twin fed · 06-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerlucas

Twin Fed,

I'm starting to think about doing this again and was hoping that you might be able to answer some of the question I posted. If you can't, no worries, but I think it would very helpful to those considering this.

No they don't have to remove the old fabric. The suede is real thin and just glues right over the headliner material. There are different kinds of suede, some with a backing and some without. You want the one without backing, it is more stretchy and takes the curves of the headliner better. The one with the backing would require seams around some areas, making it more complicated and thus more expensive. It also might look funny that way. Also the sunroof was not an issue either, the sun shade works just fine.

The headliner does have to be removed from the vehicle and yes it is through the door. Removal of a wondow is totally unnecessary.

Hope this helps!

Dave-

A top guy at my shop did it on the side for me. We are so busy at work that there was no time to do it at the shop. Hope to see you at the next meet.

Dave · 06-24-2009, 08:13 PM

thanks for the heads up... wow 1000.

i will have to do that at the 4 yr period.. or turn it into track monster

i love the look and will be caressing it all next week at the meet

dude buy a 1addicts t shirt!!!!

06-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#23
AlBel1214 Major Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 1,118 iTrader: (0)	looks sweet ! __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods

06-13-2009, 07:15 AM	#24
Motorsports_3 E30 Addict Drives: 2008 135, 1988 325 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 590 iTrader: (3)	I am about to do this, but all in anthracite. What material did you use? I hope Alcantara UV treated, and not anything thing else or else it may fade __________________ Check out my e30 project! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...6#post11306896

06-17-2009, 01:41 PM	#27
Dangerlucas Captain Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 622 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [2.75]	Bump for some answers __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.

06-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#29
amsfoto photographer Drives: AW e92 335i, JB 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 571 iTrader: (4)	Just wondering why you didn't opt for a black headliner? looks good though :] __________________ Jet Black 135i Coupe - 19" Work VS-XX - KW V2 - BMW Performance - Riss Racing - Burger Motorsports - Active Autowerke - 3DDesign

06-20-2009, 05:09 PM	#31
NJ135 Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Union NJ Posts: 299 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	cool sh1t __________________

06-14-2009, 12:50 AM	#25
Yablonski135 Private First Class Drives: 09 CSM 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	Definitely dig the shift boot. Not so much on the e-brake. Looks like it almost clashes.

06-16-2009, 06:02 PM	#26
woodman650 Super Couper Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	What's something like this run? I would love an anthracite headliner, but the bmw oem one is umm $950? Yikes.

06-17-2009, 02:47 PM	#28
ulrichd Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,023 iTrader: (5)	Hmm, it does not per"suede" me.

06-21-2009, 01:32 PM	#34
woodman650 Super Couper Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	yeah, I think a single sratch in that would cause the pillars to chip pretty badly. $1000... yikes.

06-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#38
Dave formerly izzo/comeback Drives: Jag 07' XK Vert (BRG) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: To Posts: 3,375 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [3.40]	i like the boot and shifter.... and roof liner did you do this at your shop??? i want to see soon at next meet! pm me info and/or pricing __________________ BMW CCA # 418268

06-24-2009, 08:13 PM	#40
Dave formerly izzo/comeback Drives: Jag 07' XK Vert (BRG) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: To Posts: 3,375 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [3.40]	thanks for the heads up... wow 1000. i will have to do that at the 4 yr period.. or turn it into track monster i love the look and will be caressing it all next week at the meet dude buy a 1addicts t shirt!!!! __________________ BMW CCA # 418268

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