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Suede Headliner??????

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Old 08-12-07, 07:49 PM
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Default Suede Headliner??????

Hey i am in process of rebuilding my salvage......so i have the car gutted

I want to take advantage of this oppurtunity.....

Should i get a suede headliner....or leather.......or nothing??

ANy suggestions?

Also those guys with the rattles.....where are they the most common....i will install with mono foam ...LOL
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Old 08-12-07, 07:52 PM
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I would go with suede, or alcantara. You see in in the headliners of all the high dollar Benzes and Audis now. However, the only bone I have to pick with doing a Alcantara headliner is that usually, I guess, you do it in black, which makes the gray upper console and grab handles look a bit out of place.
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Suede is sexy. I wanna do it man....
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I would prefer the sleek semi-glossy look and feel of leather over suede...
Old 08-13-07, 12:23 AM
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I've been considering this idea for my headliner too. Whats the difference between Alancantra and Suede anyways? Suede is a tad thicker and much more feeling right? I'd go with black alacantra for the headliner.. sexy..~
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suede might be better for acoustics...?
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Black suede, I want the whole interior black but too much $ LOL
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Suede - hard to clean/keep it clean.....
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Originally Posted by BUST
I've been considering this idea for my headliner too. Whats the difference between Alancantra and Suede anyways? Suede is a tad thicker and much more feeling right? I'd go with black alacantra for the headliner.. sexy..~

In its simplest terms: Suede = real leather, Alcantara = synthetic suede type material. For a headliner I'd go with the Alcantara as the tactile feel is of less importance. It looks good and easier to keep clean than suede.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I would prefer the sleek semi-glossy look and feel of leather over suede...
I'm with you on this one.
Old 08-13-07, 01:56 PM
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same color but leather becuase it is easier to clean.
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If the color of your interior is black, get some black suede. It will look awesome!
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