Originally Posted by cfilice

update on this. I am told that my suede color is called Canvas, by Alston which is no longer available.

Originally Posted by kayaker48

Hope we are talking about the same replacement. I have a97 xk8 convertible whose interior lining was damaged by mold sometime in the past. First, anybody know if the liner can be easily removed from the exterior outside fabric, are there aftermarket full replacements? Any help would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by kayaker48

Hope we are talking about the same replacement. I have a97 xk8 convertible whose interior lining was damaged by mold sometime in the past. First, anybody know if the liner can be easily removed from the exterior outside fabric, are there aftermarket full replacements? Any help would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by tberg

Over the past week, I have received numerous requests for samples of Passion Suede which approximates the Alcantara suede that was an option in the X150. I have access to a company that sells approximately 100 colors of the microfibre suede for under $5.00/running yd X60" width. I have ordered a couple of sample books, so that I can snip colors for anyone interested in receiving them for headliner replacement. The books are back ordered for a couple of weeks, however, I purchased some yardage of the colors that I thought would match the majority of Jaguar OEM colors:
Black
Oyster (most like the Caramel Jag interior)
Fawn (a little deeper color than the Oyster)
Cream (an ivory shade)

If I can help anyone out by sending snippets of the fabric, it would be my pleasure. And if it works, I will be happy to purchase and ship whatever yardage you need. I have used thousands of yards of Passion Suede over many years. It is a very realistic looking and feeling suede imitation, with outstanding durability and quality, and costs approximately 1/20 of UltraSuede. As I stated, there are many dozens of colors, so you're not limited to Jaguar colors.
Let me know if I can help.
Ted

Originally Posted by cfilice

I am very sorry to inform you and many others on this forum that, regrettably, Ted recently passed away. …i received a call from his wife that he died unexpectedly several weeks ago. He was a real gentleman and so gracious with his desire to help others.

Originally Posted by cfilice

Hi Tall, I am very sorry to inform you and many others on this forum that, regrettably, Ted recently passed away. As he had done for me and many others, he was in the process of getting samples for me for another job when i received a call from his wife that he died unexpectedly several weeks ago. He was a real gentleman and so gracious with his desire to help others. Although I never met Ted, we talked many times on the phone and all he wanted to do was to assist. A real loss to all of us that knew him.
I suggest that you contact Fabric Empire in Southern California to obtain Passion Suede samples for your needs. I would also like to point out that you can order samples of the same color of Passion Suede from multiple suppliers and there could be significant dye lot variances. So, make sure that the samples are taken from the fabric roll that provided the samples in the first place. I used Passion Suede ( with Ted's help ) on my XK and am very satisfied with the end result. Good luck in your quest.

Originally Posted by cfilice

Hi Tall, I am very sorry to inform you and many others on this forum that, regrettably, Ted recently passed away. As he had done for me and many others, he was in the process of getting samples for me for another job when i received a call from his wife that he died unexpectedly several weeks ago. He was a real gentleman and so gracious with his desire to help others. Although I never met Ted, we talked many times on the phone and all he wanted to do was to assist. A real loss to all of us that knew him.
I suggest that you contact Fabric Empire in Southern California to obtain Passion Suede samples for your needs. I would also like to point out that you can order samples of the same color of Passion Suede from multiple suppliers and there could be significant dye lot variances. So, make sure that the samples are taken from the fabric roll that provided the samples in the first place. I used Passion Suede ( with Ted's help ) on my XK and am very satisfied with the end result. Good luck in your quest.