my headliner needs replacement. my interior color is bone/beige, ive read some people have replaced the headliners in suede which i can see in black but probobly not in my color,has anyone done it and whats the issue with the sunroof being a problem?

Ultra-suede actually-
The problem is that if the liner material is too thick, then the sunroof won't slide. IIRC you need to use the 1mm foam backing instead of 1.5 - but I'd run a search to double-check.
I did mine in ultra-suede and I have the silver-grey interior - much better than the stock material and it looks great in that color.

Ultra-suede actually-
The problem is that if the liner material is too thick, then the sunroof won't slide. IIRC you need to use the 1mm foam backing instead of 1.5 - but I'd run a search to double-check.
I did mine in ultra-suede and I have the silver-grey interior - much better than the stock material and it looks great in that color.


If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the material from? Thanks in advance. Cheers, Carter

No way I'd attempt this one myself, so I went to an auto upholstery shop here in SoCal - Westminster Auto Upholstery in Anaheim. Did the A and C pillars at the same time to match.
They really know what they're doing - when I mentioned the thickness of the material he just rolled his eyes and said "yeah, the sunroof-we do this all the time". Always nice when the professionals know what they're doing... (And not always the case as we all know...)

Headliner replacement is messy but surprisingly easy once you figure out how to get the pieces off.

Thinking about doing mine. How many replacement clips will I need to buy. What is a fair price from an experienced shop. Also how long time wise should a pro take.
Thanks

also would like to know a fair price for labor and are the replacement clips necessary.?will the pros break them in the process???
anyone know a reputable shop in FLA?

replacement clips are needed-they're cheap and you don't want to hold up the job waiting to order a couple...
Besides, the new ones will hold better and there will be breakage. (If they were $10/each I might reconsider-but c'mon, why put in your nice new headliner w/old clips? :))

You will need all new clips (they're cheap) and I had mine done in suede by a guy at 95 and Hallandale beach Blvd.........took about a week.

i just got a quote for $400 +tax to install the ultra suede on the sunroof and rear deck...

what do you guys think?

For custom I'd say that's about right for where you're at Mo. If you go with them I'm watching with great interest as I'll need a referral for the new owner of CC90103 who's in Brooklyn.

You can probably trim at least $100-150 off that if you remove the pieces yourself and deliver/pick up.

Btw, I have a spare e31 headliner shell that you can borrow on exchange for your old one if you want to save some downtime.

Make sure and do the pillars at the same time so that everything matches...

hey randy,

it looks like i won't have time to take the car to this shop within this year. he's only open M-F 8-5. kinda out of my schedule since i work from 7-6.

http://www.atlasautotrim.com/

if you want you can forward the website to that guy?

anyone know who the guy in Hallandale is?

Don't mean to sound like an A grade noob...but what are headliners???? :S

I use to call it roof carpet when I was a kid, really the only way to explain what it is :confused

Cool...i need to get a new one of those too...mine's all smudged and greasy...(once again...don't ask)...now i know what to ask for...headliners....cool!!!

Guys...i was thinking of changing my ivory colour interior and revamping it completely to a dark brick red or maroon colour interior...which includes the "headliners"...any suggestions...???

Thanks Left Over Rice...till 5 mins ago...i used to call it the same thing...(i know...i know...i'm such a dork...hehehehe)

Cheers :)

hello, i live in nyc, brooklyn. iam looking for a really good custom auto trim place that can install a suede headliner!! any suggestions? it dont have to be brooklyn. it could be anywhere as far as new jersey. thanks