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Henry
Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 2878 Location: NYC
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:03 am Post subject: Droopy Headliner and Sagging Door Panel Fabric/Cure |
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Found reasonable/inexpensive cure for the drooping headliner and door panes that have separating fabric. As our cars age and adhesive dries out the fabric separates.
My suggestion is to find an upholstery shop that also works on cars! Not so easy but I did find one.
They had a really nice dark gray fabric with a really nice texture. The door panels were repaired first. Did this last year and they look great.
Yesterday the roof headliner was done. It looks great, too. I left the sunroof alone. Was not worth the trouble of dealing with it. Trouble and cost=do not touch.
However, I have a great relationship with the dealer here (never had a good relationship with a private shop...always exited with more to do than when I came in) and the dealer suggested a dye job on the sunroof that will match the new headliner color. Well, the 2 tone looks so great that I probably will not touch it. Perhaps I'll send a photo and post it.
I won't say how much the roof cost to repair because it is an embarrassment just to mention the cost.
Also, the drivers seat fabric and foam side bolster was coming apart in a most seriously way. They are covered by sheepskin. However, the shop replaced the bolster foam and matched the fabric to my satisfaction. Remember, it's a 19 year old vehicle and a close match works...wasn't looking for original bmw fabric.
Original panels are rare and the pricey. |
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Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:01 am Post subject: |
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your suggestion is to pay someone else to do it ? _________________
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Henry
Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 2878 Location: NYC
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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My suggestion is that for $150- I had the entire headliner removed and replace with more attractive material. Both door and rear edging (it's a coupe) cast $40- each.. So, for $310- I have a new interior.
The front drivers seat was beginning to fall apart. that was repaired for $60-
Beautiful job...should post photos. Looks like a new car. Well worth the dough considering the fitting needed. |
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