Black headliner

[dude8383]

Is it still available from the dealer?

yup. it came from germany so it'll take a few days but it's still available. note that it only comes one way... sunroof hole has to be cut out if you have a sunroof.

[roznic]

Anybody knows where to source Alcantara fabric fairly inexpensive??

[dude8383]

Check out https://www.yourautotrim.com/

[968Reckless]

Check out https://www.yourautotrim.com/

The suede they sell is nice quality for the price. I made a headliner out of it for the next coupe I get.


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[dude8383]

I bought the black suede from them as well. I just recently recovered the headliner in my E46 touring :)



It's not nearly as easy on E30's though. There's no cardboard/fiber backing... its hung in place by two bars and the weatherstripping.

[roznic]

Looks not bad, is this "impression suede" with foam backing you're using??

[dude8383]

Looks not bad, is this "impression suede" with foam backing you're using??

I utilized that for the headliner itself and then the stuff without a foam backing for the pillars. I would recommend the stuff that has no foam backing for an E30 application as its a firmer material and doesn't have as much give (it'll stay firm when taut).

[roznic]

I utilized that for the headliner itself and then the stuff without a foam backing for the pillars. I would recommend the stuff that has no foam backing for an E30 application as its a firmer material and doesn't have as much give (it'll stay firm when taut).

Yeah, no backing I kno that much lol... how about glue, which glue are u using??

[roznic]

Thx for ur input!

[dude8383]

You won't need much of it but I used 3M 38808 Headliner Adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[roznic]

Yeah leaning towards yourautotrim.com can't beat the prices fosure, thx guys!

[968Reckless]

You want need much of it but I used 3M 38808 Headliner Adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Spray adhesive can get tricky when doing the e30 as you’ll essentially be spraying it inside the car. I used a brush on stuff to avoid over spray. You’re only applying adhesive to the sides of the car not large flat areas.


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[dude8383]

Yeh, I don't recommend it for E30's. The E46 is a completely different approach :up:

[roznic]

How about "rubber cement" glue, would that work?

[dude8383]

Not sure what the application is like with that.