Suade wrapped trim

Has anyone ever done this ?

I was doing a bit of googling and came across this on a e90 and really like the look of it.
Something a bit different.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...ps63b9980e.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1a2d9f2a.jpg

Anyone that knows me knows I like to have a go and stuff myself and this seems to be right up my street.

Its 3m self adhesive and sold in lengths starting at 500mm x450mm for €20 and is available in many colours but I'd go for black or grey.

I'm going to be getting the wheel retrimmed as it was one of my favourite thing I did to the e39 so might it it trimmed it suade/alcantara to match too.

I like it looks cool

Looks really nice and suede feels unreal stroke the furry walls


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I think for the price it's worth a try.

Might try the local fabric place and see what they have.

Where did you come across it, its class, I

I found it on an e91 site then googled it, "self adhesive suade"

There is a place selling it in Korea but I'd prefer to buy it locally if possible so I can see and feel it first.

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-super-strong-self-adhesive-backing-SUEDE-DIY-black/dp/B00CBJLNW2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SELF-ADHESIVE-SUEDE-DIY-WRAP-FABRIC-BLACK-500mm-X-450mm-FREE-SHIPPING-/270878183714

That's great looking!

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Decoin-NEW-Self-Adhesive-Adhesion-Suede-Sheet-Elastic-Car-Headliner-Navy-/321146570983?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac5d3c8e7

looks a good place to start, I'm gonna give it a lash.

Going to check hickeys or home focus tomorrow and see what's available.

I have looked up some YouTube videos of people using standard faux suade and using fabric spray glue, seems to do the job too, maybe better.

I'm going to try an old bit of trim I have first though just to make sure that it's removable without ruining the original finish.

Post your results please, this could be an alternative to flocking.

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Post your results please, this could be an alternative to flocking.

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Try and stop me :D :p

I can't find any in any local shops but I have found an old set if curtains in the hot press that have some black faux suade so I think they are about to become donated :p

Not sure if black would look right, maybe grey would be better but I'll have a trial and see

I do like that!!

My only concern would be the handles on the doors...they'd be high wear areas, but if you had excess, they could be re-done fairly handily!
Thumbs up from me!

The drivers side one has the usual wear already so won't make it any worse,

It should be simple enough, I'm just worried about the glue and will it ruin the trim or will it come off if wanted in the future ?