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Old 07-02-03, 04:25 PM
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My Dove Grey Ultrasuede interior

Finally got done with it - what a job. But it was worthwhile.

Color scheme stolen from a 2003 Lambo Murcielago - hey why not?

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Nice work!

(Ahem, you created a seperate thread for the rear bins instead of posting a reply).

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=201943
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nice work. more pics please!

good job
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j/k It looks really good. You're done with the interior when are you doing the exterior?

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more pics please...and a write-up for the adhesives that you used would be great!!!

NICE work!
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Originally posted by DomFD3S
Nice work!

(Ahem, you created a seperate thread for the rear bins instead of posting a reply).

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=201943
Yeah, my computer skills really suck. Good thing I can operate a sewing machine.

How do you post a big picture here without having to attach it?

Hmmm, maybe I can create a link to my album - lemee work on it........

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Click on Post Reply,

Then, click on the "IMG" or Image button. From there, a window will open which will allow you to enter the web address for the picture. Enter the address and you're done.



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Not my kind of thing, but BIG kodos to Ron for having an idea and making it happen!

Looks like a pain to keep clean though (of course I always drive with the windows down so maybe that's why my car is always dirty)
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mahjik
[B]Not my kind of thing, but BIG kodos to Ron for having an idea and making it happen!

Thanks! I kind of think of it as "Italian Rice".

Ultrasuede (Alcantara is the European brand name) is really pretty easy to keep clean, it's 100% polyester so it does not pick up any stains. I remember I was telling this to my wife one night after I got done (I locked her out of my shop for a week) and she said "Oh yeah? How about red wine?

So I took a sample of WHITE Ultrasuede and put a few drops of a 1987 Cabernet on (drank the rest of course..) it and let it dry overnight. It came out the next day with Dawn, a little light scubbing and some warm water.

The Dove Grey is actually a little darker than it looks in the pix due to the flash.

It does give the interior a lot more "luxe" and is more comfortable since it breathes. It's literally impossible to wear it out since it withstans 200,000 double rubs on a Wyzenbeek machine. (don't ask)

Next up: Ultrasuede Fuzzy Dice!
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Ron did you replace the black leather with black Ultrasuede? I can't tell from the pix.
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Originally posted by artowar
Ron did you replace the black leather with black Ultrasuede? I can't tell from the pix.
Only on the center sections of the seat. The rest of it was in good condition, so I left it.

I think someone counted 30 individual pieces that need to be fabricated for the entire seat, and I would rather be able to slide and out easily. It took me a full day to do each seat from beginning to end.

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Dang that looks awesome, do you know anyone that does it? And how much? I want to do with seats with black on red.
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Looks good, nice work.
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Nice Very nice...
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I'd love to reupholster the interior someday. Looks great Ron.
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I like the idea, and you did a helluve job on it as far as I can tell from the pics. But the color wouldn't have been my first choice. I know you said it's actually darker, but I would've gone with either white, or a darker grey (almost like the R1 suede). But hey to each his own. BTW, is pimpin easy? Cus I hear pimpin ain't easy.
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Originally posted by 911GT2
I like the idea, and you did a helluve job on it as far as I can tell from the pics. But the color wouldn't have been my first choice. I know you said it's actually darker, but I would've gone with either white, or a darker grey (almost like the R1 suede). But hey to each his own. BTW, is pimpin easy? Cus I hear pimpin ain't easy.
HAHa! You got it! www.PimpDaddyRacing is the tentative name for the website if I decide to go into business!!!

Now all I need is a Kangol and a couple o' ho's.

White? Are you nutz?
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so... i've been kicking around the idea of redoing my interior with alcantara or ultrasuede... where do you guys buy these materials from? what glue do you use covering the panels?
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Originally Posted by pugg57
so... i've been kicking around the idea of redoing my interior with alcantara or ultrasuede... where do you guys buy these materials from? what glue do you use covering the panels?
I suggest you call a local upholstery shop. Unless you're a business, that's your only option. It will be around $100/yd (54" bolt).

The adhesive to use is spray adhesive - any upholstery shop has that.

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