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zarbat007
06-26-2008, 09:38 PM
After a long search for headliner fabric, I picked up this "suede".

They only had 1.5x2 meters left. So I think I am going to use this for the headliner and get lighter/darker one with same color for sunroof and pillars.

What do you think??


And whats the difference between a suede and microsuede?

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7676/cimg1811cp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7676/cimg1811cp3.b1f5aaad1f.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=157&i=cimg1811cp3.jpg)

squarefodder
06-26-2008, 10:26 PM
traditional suede has more texture and more of a furry feeling.

microsuede is soft like suede but less furry and a finer texture. micro suede is popular because it has the texture of nubuck and the feel of suede. for a headliner choose microsuede as it will be easier on the eyes and have a better finished look.

zarbat007
06-26-2008, 10:27 PM
I can't find microsuede around here :dunno

squarefodder
06-27-2008, 07:13 AM
i make orthotics and prosthetics for a living. i can get suede very easily good quality and at wholesale. as far as microsuede goes i have to ask some of my reps and do some home work. do you want the same color as the picture you posted? and how many square feet do you want? lmk.