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Headliner replacement - leather or suede?

Old Jun 19, 2019 | 04:46 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 08:03 AM
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tberg, it looks like I found my next project... My headliner has started to detach... Do you have a color match for warm charcoal? PM sent

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Old Jun 24, 2019 | 02:06 PM
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I just sent you a pm in response. Black is the closest and almost identical to the Alcantara that's oem from the factory. I am sending you a sample today.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Beau M
Could passion suede be used on the dash instead of leather?
I did this last year to replace the leather that pulled up on center of dash.. I coated it with a 303 fabric type protectant.. so far so good.. but I keep it in the garage and always use a sun shade when parked.

I also did the headliner and pillars in the perforated material (same color).

 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by S-Typer
I did this last year to replace the leather that pulled up on center of dash.. I coated it with a 303 fabric type protectant.. so far so good.. but I keep it in the garage and always use a sun shade when parked.

I also did the headliner and pillars in the perforated material (same color).
That looks awesome. Makes the car look much more classy and sporty. Great job.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TXGladiator
I have a '12 XKR-S with factory leather headliner; had to have it replaced due to sagging. This is a known issue with Jags and Rovers. The factory puts a thin foam layer between the leather and the glue/headliner board. In very little time and with some heat - the foam deteriorates, material breaks loose and you have a sagging headliner.

The shop that fixed mine, removed it, stripped the foam layer, put new adhesive on the leather directly to headliner board. Warranties it for long as I own it. Looks like new.

So... whether you choose leather or suede, be aware of this issue, and let your installer know.
I am in Texas and my 2013 XKR-S headliner has also started to sag. Who replaced yours? I am in Houston. Are you saying they were able to reuse your original leather headliner. I am hoping to since it is in excellent condition
 
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LookbackJag
I am in Texas and my 2013 XKR-S headliner has also started to sag. Who replaced yours? I am in Houston. Are you saying they were able to reuse your original leather headliner. I am hoping to since it is in excellent condition
I have moved out of state but Coleman’s does really good work it looks like it is going to fall down but they did good work on my dashboard and my son’s headliner and leather seats. They are on N Shepherd and 20th something near 610 loop
 
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 04:15 PM
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Alcantara is an Italian brand based in Milan . Here is their internet site: https://www.alcantara.com/
They have 2 distributors in north America :One in Vancouver Canada ( https://hydesleather.com/ ) and one in the US :Roswell GA: Keyston Bros . Their site is : https://keystonbros.com/auto.html
You may find what you need there.
 
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