Lead on OEM fabric and material?

[Gooch]

When the tint shop ripped my side bolster I was searching around for the same fabric, http://www.worlduph.com/bmw5.htm is about $100-115/yard shipped IIRC.

[e30Matt]

Haven't gotten a chance to get over to that fabric store yet... will let you know when I do.

[M42Technik]

Anyone? Bueller?

[M42Technik]

Yep what he said and if you need the fabric for the bolster I have BMW OEM in that color but it not cheap.
Kevin

Well you have PM.

[Tricked 323i]

Whatever you guys buy at the local fabric shop, just make sure its automotive grade, and check the double rub durability and if or not it has lightfastness and pigment stabilizing treatment. Or else it wouldnt last very long and it would change color like no body's business real quick.

On top of that, automotive fabric are thicker in general, it must be thick enough, I cant recall the weight off the top of my head, but you cant just use anything at the fabric store, if you want it to last.

Yep what he said and if you need the fabric for the bolster I have BMW OEM in that color but it is not cheap.
Kevin

[thereisnoyun]

automotive fabric

Whatever you guys buy at the local fabric shop, just make sure its automotive grade, and check the double rub durability and if or not it has lightfastness and pigment stabilizing treatment. Or else it wouldnt last very long and it would change color like no body's business real quick.

On top of that, automotive fabric are thicker in general, it must be thick enough, I cant recall the weight off the top of my head, but you cant just use anything at the fabric store, if you want it to last.

[M42Technik]

I've heard that story too. Here is what I got:



Guess which piece was the aftermarket?

[bimmerpirate]

I actually just filled out a sample request for SMS Auto Fabrics to see if they have any for our car. I'll let you all know what I find out.

They say they have the largest original fabric supply in the US and it looks like they can replicate anything they dont have. If this turns out in our favor, it'd be just plain awesome.

[M42Technik]

No, not OEM, just EXTREMELY close. As in you could recover one bolster on your seat and not be able to tell the difference.

Interested, worth a shot.

[e30Matt]

Please do, I would greatly appreciate it and pay you for your efforts. I really need the grey fabric for the side bolsters over the houndstooth.

This is OEM yes?

No, not OEM, just EXTREMELY close. As in you could recover one bolster on your seat and not be able to tell the difference.

[M42Technik]

We found some houndstooth at a local fabric shop that was almost DEAD on the original E30 stuff, sells for like 6-7 bucks a yard and (seems) pretty durable. I'll head back down there sometime soon and see what all they have.

Please do, I would greatly appreciate it and pay you for your efforts. I really need the grey fabric for the side bolsters over the houndstooth.

This is OEM yes?

[e30Matt]

We found some houndstooth at a local fabric shop that was almost DEAD on the original E30 stuff, sells for like 6-7 bucks a yard and (seems) pretty durable. I'll head back down there sometime soon and see what all they have.

[M42Technik]

Thats my last resort, there is a BMW shop down the street that does amazing work. I'll ask them as well.

[mikeedler]

try the dealer. I know they still have some pieces in leather for the e30 sport seats, maybe they have cloth too.

[M42Technik]

Dont worry, I'm not...

Besides, I like your pirate themed covers for your seats.