curryinahurry 39 Report post Posted November 14, 2011 Hi guys, The fabric is really starting to look tatty on the door cards on my Mspec E36. I'm thinking about removing the old fabric and replacing it with something new - maybe even leather? Has anyone done anything similar or knows of any good guides on doing so? I've done a bit of research on google, but looks like most people weren't too successful.... I'm not keen on paying someone to do it, as the car really isn't worth much, and I don't wanna put $500 fixing something that doesn't affect its performance. Keen to hear about your experiences whether you've done a good job or not! Cheers, Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sargasm 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, The fabric is really starting to look tatty on the door cards on my Mspec E36. I'm thinking about removing the old fabric and replacing it with something new - maybe even leather? Has anyone done anything similar or knows of any good guides on doing so? I've done a bit of research on google, but looks like most people weren't too successful.... I'm not keen on paying someone to do it, as the car really isn't worth much, and I don't wanna put $500 fixing something that doesn't affect its performance. Keen to hear about your experiences whether you've done a good job or not! Cheers, Andrew I knew I had seen a DIY for this somewhere.. I suppose it doesn't matter what you cover it in, the concept is still the same. edit: spelling mistakes Edited November 14, 2011 by Sargasm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryinahurry 39 Report post Posted November 14, 2011 I knew I had seen a DIY for this somewhere.. I suppose it doesn't matter what you cover it in, the concept is still the same. edit: spelling mistakes Ya, I've been reading that thread yesterday - but unfortunately no one seems to be able to replicate his results.... which got me a bit worried. The result looked real good thoh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted November 14, 2011 I did it on mine, the hardest part was removing the inner formed panel which though loose in most places still had a good hold in others. I used 'spotlight' black vinyl with m tricolour stitching through it. The fronts came out well, the rears not so well (coupe model) as it was a bit rushed and i used a different vinyl. Still looks a heap better than saggy cloth. Basically looks the same as your link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites