Alcantara Panels

[drummr8]

Alcantara panels on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-Auto-Alcantara-Stoff-Panel-Farbe-9002-SCHWARZ-150cm-breit-Meterware-/181389531896?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item2a3ba89af8

Has anyone seen this before? I tried searching and didn't come up with anything

seems like it might be the right material, legit from germany!

[ryankokesh]

Have to make sure you get the right color... I kinda remember ours might not be the black?


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[drummr8]

I thought 9002 is the correct color code for the grey...?

[Vas]

Ask Coby wheel.

[derbo]

I thought 9002 is the correct color code for the grey...?

Thats the correct color code for Alcantara in our cars.

[drummr8]

How much material is needed for just a side bolster?

Side note, maybe I should've posted this thread in the general forum. My bad :-/

[derbo]

How much material is needed for just a side bolster?

Side note, maybe I should've posted this thread in the general forum. My bad :-/

A driver side bolster? According to Shawn, you can do top side bolsters with a rear side bolster.

[ELCID86]

A driver side bolster? According to Shawn, you can do top side bolsters with a rear side bolster.

Yes, if you need to do the lower 1/2 of the seat-back (the part that always wears), the amount from the rear removable side-bolster is enough.

This add says The price refers to 1Lfm (1,00m x 1,50m) and it looks like the min order is 1m. I can't speak to the color.

[az3579]

Also note that if this is indeed real Alcantara, the material may differ from what we have in our cars since ours isn't the real deal.

[ryankokesh]

Also note that if this is indeed real Alcantara, the material may differ from what we have in our cars since ours isn't the real deal.

That's good to know


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[Silber92]

Interesting, can you clarify BP? Any idea what it is if not Alcantara?

[az3579]

That's good to know


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Interesting, can you clarify BP? Any idea what it is if not Alcantara?

I think it's a fake version of it. From what I've read the real Alcantara is overall better quality and more durable. It would be nice to get confirmation on it though, since I don't think BMW says whether it's real so I got this from various online sources. Who knows how reputable they may be, but I would totally believe it if it was fake since this is a "low end" car from the material's perspective.


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[coby1]

9002 is the grey (bolsters) but it is not the "cover" type(used on bolsters) it is the panel type so price vs. shipping (and also cm conversion) just make sure it is a full yard if not you would be better off just buying from gulf fabrics(price vs. time to receive from Germany) but it looks to have the stamp on it so should be real

[derbo]

The funny thing is alcantara is fake suede. LOL

[drummr8]

I contacted the seller both thru eBay and by the email they have listed in the auction. Still waiting to hear back. They said they offer free samples, so I'm trying to get one :-)

[drummr8]

The funny thing is alcantara is fake suede. LOL

So we've got fake, fake suede in our cars? lol

[az3579]

Alright guys, I found the article I had in mind. Ignore me. The comparison that was made was actually a discussion of Alcantara vs suede, which is a different discussion. Alcantara itself is fake, sort of. It's man-made suede, and we have Alcantara in our cars so I was only half right. lol

Sorry about that, foggy memory doesn't help, which is why I looked for it.


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[derbo]

Alright guys, I found the article I had in mind. Ignore me. The comparison that was made was actually a discussion of Alcantara vs suede, which is a different discussion. Alcantara itself is fake, sort of. It's man-made suede, and we have Alcantara in our cars so I was only half right. lol

Sorry about that, foggy memory doesn't help, which is why I looked for it.


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BP you are tripping. :)

[az3579]

BP you are tripping. :)

I must be... :facepalm


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[drummr8]

I ordered a sample - I'll let you guys know how it turns out and shoot some pics when I receive it in a week or so!