Reupholster or paint?

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  • Be30mer
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Jan 2010
    • 1121

    #1

    Reupholster or paint?

    Ok should I attempt to cover the existing door panels/ rear seats/ back side panels in red suede, black suede, or just paint them? heres some pictures of how my car's interior looks now.

    how it was before:

    all opinions are appreciated!

    Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
    You are lucky your Dad didn't pull out and leave you on the passenger side seat.
  • abepark
    Grease Monkey
    • Feb 2006
    • 384

    #2
    why did you get a racing harness but still drive an auto?

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    • Be30mer
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Jan 2010
      • 1121

      #3
      Originally posted by abepark
      why did you get a racing harness but still drive an auto?
      it was a temporary before I got the seat belt bracket made. and the auto is going soon...

      Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
      You are lucky your Dad didn't pull out and leave you on the passenger side seat.

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      • triggrhaapi
        Grease Monkey
        • Feb 2007
        • 350

        #4
        You don't paint them, you use vinyl dye.
        1987 BMW 325is | Frankenmotor S50 | Supersprint Replica Headers | K&N Intake | Gutted Stock Midpipe | Zimmermann Rotors | Stainless Brake Lines | Porterfield Racing Pads

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        • Be30mer
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Jan 2010
          • 1121

          #5
          Originally posted by triggrhaapi
          You don't paint them, you use vinyl dye.
          i used SEM vinyl paint and it worked fine...

          Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
          You are lucky your Dad didn't pull out and leave you on the passenger side seat.

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          • BigSam
            Advanced Member
            • Jun 2008
            • 168

            #6
            I would just track down a set of black door panels and back seat, way less work, way better results.

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            • triggrhaapi
              Grease Monkey
              • Feb 2007
              • 350

              #7
              Originally posted by Be30mer
              i used SEM vinyl paint and it worked fine...
              The SEM product is dye, not paint.
              1987 BMW 325is | Frankenmotor S50 | Supersprint Replica Headers | K&N Intake | Gutted Stock Midpipe | Zimmermann Rotors | Stainless Brake Lines | Porterfield Racing Pads

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              • Stevie30
                E30 Mastermind
                • Apr 2007
                • 1534

                #8
                I used Dupli-Color vinyl and fabric spray. It works great.


                1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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                • Be30mer
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 1121

                  #9
                  ^^hopefully i can get my interior to look that nice. I think Im going to make the carpet and door handles black instead of red though
                  Originally posted by triggrhaapi
                  The SEM product is dye, not paint.
                  oh i have the cans somewhere, but it was in a spray can, so I guess I just assumed it was paint.

                  Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
                  You are lucky your Dad didn't pull out and leave you on the passenger side seat.

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                  • atle36m3
                    E30 Addict
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 427

                    #10
                    i used the leatherique dye on my door cards and arm rests. came out great! over 1 year in and no issues. the main thing is to prep it right to clean off any old dirt grease etc.

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