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    Default Buying alcantara?

    Where's cheapest to buy grey alcantara for making a roof Cloth out of? also what size do I need so can get a roof cloth made also what do people that have made them do with the part that covers the sunroof and the horrible beige seal around the opening?

    Cheers mark

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    Come on guys

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    just try car trim suppliers, lots of them, and get samples

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    I bought 3meters off of eBay fella, cost just over £70. Ive got plenty left over, I've left the sunroof slide and sun visors and I personally think it contrasts quite well.

    Michael

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    I bought the material to make my own roof lining from a dress making shop. £10!!



    As for the trim, plastic paint it?
    My Rebuild

    They're over there with their new toys. Someone brought them in. No idea who bought them though.....

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    No roof lining ftw!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mowen View Post
    I bought 3meters off of eBay fella, cost just over £70. Ive got plenty left over, I've left the sunroof slide and sun visors and I personally think it contrasts quite well.

    Michael
    Any pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pistol Pete View Post
    I bought the material to make my own roof lining from a dress making shop. £10!!



    As for the trim, plastic paint it?
    Iv seen this before looks awsome bud musts taken a while?
    Iv found a trimmer to do it local gonna be dropping the template cloth off soon but still need the part that covers the sunroof and no one ever seems to have it

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    Wasnt a 5 minute job, thats for sure!!
    My Rebuild

    They're over there with their new toys. Someone brought them in. No idea who bought them though.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by scorge01 View Post
    Any pics?
    Ill try and get a pic tomorrow.

    Michael

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