Replacement suede for headliner
#21
07-12-2018, 03:24 PM
LOL yeah its going to suck. Going to have to poke over 300 holes. Exact method this guy used but it was really simple, just very time consuming.
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07-12-2018, 03:28 PM
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07-14-2018, 11:09 AM
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#25
07-15-2018, 11:32 AM
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And by the way, I have used the black Passion Suede to line the front trunk on my soon to be home, restored 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, and when I get it back, hopefully by the end of the week, I plan to recover the large fiberglass luggage compartment currently covered in the factory felt with the same. I will do that myself as I don't want to wait a minute longer to get my red supercar back after almost 4 years.
That is one hot looking car. Congrats!
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#26
06-14-2019, 10:16 PM
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Sure, no problem. Here's a brief outline of the steps and what to expect. Let me know if you have any questions or need clarification on anything.
1. The visors and visor clips just screw out (one screw each item) and the overhead console snaps straight out downward.
2.The trim pieces pull straight out too. One note of caution about the trim pieces: Start at the A-pillar and loosen as you go back. The middle trim piece, above the window, is connected to the A-pillar piece in a peg-and-hole fashion, and slides back into the rear trim piece (once it's unclipped, naturally). So, start at the front and then you can pull it out from the rear trim piece. The rear trim pieces did not need to be removed, nor did the A-pillar pieces, only the middle trim pieces needed to be taken out.
3. The headliner is removed through the passenger side door, due to the dashboard hump on the driver's side.
4. Peel off the old cloth material from the headliner. You will see yellow/orange foam underneath.
5. Remove the foam from the headliner. Use a wire brush, then an eraser for final touch up.
1. The visors and visor clips just screw out (one screw each item) and the overhead console snaps straight out downward.
2.The trim pieces pull straight out too. One note of caution about the trim pieces: Start at the A-pillar and loosen as you go back. The middle trim piece, above the window, is connected to the A-pillar piece in a peg-and-hole fashion, and slides back into the rear trim piece (once it's unclipped, naturally). So, start at the front and then you can pull it out from the rear trim piece. The rear trim pieces did not need to be removed, nor did the A-pillar pieces, only the middle trim pieces needed to be taken out.
3. The headliner is removed through the passenger side door, due to the dashboard hump on the driver's side.
4. Peel off the old cloth material from the headliner. You will see yellow/orange foam underneath.
5. Remove the foam from the headliner. Use a wire brush, then an eraser for final touch up.
#27
05-22-2020, 06:40 PM
Bump to this thread.
Has anyone confirmed which Passion Suede colour is the closest match to the original Techno Suede "Canvas" colour used in the XK/XKR?
Transcal in Scotland (who originally made/supplied the Techno Suede for Jaguar) inform me that the fabric is now obsolete, sold out, and could only be re-made again with an order for 300 metres !
Has anyone confirmed which Passion Suede colour is the closest match to the original Techno Suede "Canvas" colour used in the XK/XKR?
Transcal in Scotland (who originally made/supplied the Techno Suede for Jaguar) inform me that the fabric is now obsolete, sold out, and could only be re-made again with an order for 300 metres !
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05-22-2020, 08:10 PM
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05-22-2020, 08:35 PM
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#30
05-22-2020, 08:56 PM
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Honestly the reasons I mention this are black is easier to replace with aftermarket and you may consider something custom.
The plastic bits in canvas are easy to replace with new inexpensive parts from Jag or dye with plastic dye.
I was and still am immensely pleased with having made that choice.
#31
05-22-2020, 09:10 PM
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............ I took the opportunity to change from canvas to jet. Yes it does affect the interior of the car, making it darker and a bit smaller but I also think it makes it sportier and less “luxury tourer”. .................
I was and still am immensely pleased with having made that choice.
I was and still am immensely pleased with having made that choice.
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05-22-2020, 09:28 PM
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05-22-2020, 09:31 PM
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#34
05-22-2020, 09:45 PM
If the car had black seats then I would go for a black headlining in a heartbeat, actually there is a wrecked 2014 XKR here that I could pull a complete black headliner, pillars, sunvisors, roof console, fittings, etc out of.
I've had a few late model XKR's here with full black interiors, and yeah, they are nice.
But I just don't feel that a black headlining will suit this particular car.
I've had a few late model XKR's here with full black interiors, and yeah, they are nice.
But I just don't feel that a black headlining will suit this particular car.
#35
05-22-2020, 09:51 PM
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05-22-2020, 10:41 PM
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#38
05-22-2020, 11:11 PM
Was the original headlining in your 2010 XKR black (Ebony)? if not then it will be Canvas, same as mine.
#39
05-23-2020, 09:58 AM
Yes, mine is black. And I don't mind putting a couple swatches in an envelope and mailing it to Australia. And if eventually, one of the colors works, putting a couple of yards of fabrics in a little box wouldn't be much of an effort either. Just let me know. The last time I bought the Passion Suede, it was about $5.00 per running yard by 60" wide.
#40
05-23-2020, 11:10 AM
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Yes, mine is black. And I don't mind putting a couple swatches in an envelope and mailing it to Australia. And if eventually, one of the colors works, putting a couple of yards of fabrics in a little box wouldn't be much of an effort either. Just let me know. The last time I bought the Passion Suede, it was about $5.00 per running yard by 60" wide.