# Who wants to know about suede/Alcantara? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 27, 2008, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115 "2008-02-27T14:19:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/21 "2008-02-28T14:40:02Z")
sometimes though…you can by pass the old big women and find a nice cuttie to help you out. After buying some material I stayed about 15-30mins and spoke with this girl…then her boss came over for the cake-block ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/22 "2008-02-28T15:01:26Z")
ghey. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/23 "2008-03-04T05:52:10Z")
half done with my armrest OH im excited…it looks PIMP! pics coming ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/24 "2008-03-06T09:17:35Z")
93z24: hows your interior coming? pics? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/25 "2008-03-06T09:24:12Z")
I’ve only been able to get a few pieces done. Just kind of slowly going about it when I have time. Makes the project much less stressful lol. heres some pics tho. When I get more stuff done, I’ll start a whole DIY thread and start building my dash. ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0011.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0011.jpg) ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0012.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0012.jpg) ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0014.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0014.jpg) ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0017.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0017.jpg) ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0018.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0018.jpg) C-Pillar Piece ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0023.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0023.jpg) A-Pillar Piece ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0026.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0026.jpg) ![http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0028.jpg](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/mrpaulo77/Interior%2008/DSC_0028.jpg) got any pics of that armrest? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/26 "2008-03-06T09:29:57Z")
not yet but i will i see you used 3M spray…does that bleed through the material…microsueder right? BTW…looks good where did you get the 3M…depot? what the UV block spray for, the material against the sun? that needed? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/27 "2008-03-06T09:32:46Z")
im not sure now what i bought at Joanns…but it was the more expensive stuff…i think microfiber ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/28 "2008-03-06T09:49:03Z")
Joann’s has ultrasuede, more expensive, more durable, but doesn’t stretch as much. so that’s probably what you have. The 3m I got from work, but I’m pretty sure they have it at depot as well. Once I ran out of that stuff I got some other type of spray from Joann’s actually that works fine. And neither bleed through. You have to wait a while for the glue to get tacky, and then it sticks and holds strong. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/29 "2008-03-06T09:57:10Z")
where did you pick up the UV spray ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/30 "2008-03-06T10:00:39Z")
> [@rugsr](#): > > where did you pick up the UV spray take a wild guess lol. Joanns. Same area as the interior decor fabrics. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/31 "2008-03-06T10:08:06Z")
… hmmm never saw that. think thats really needed? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/32 "2008-03-06T10:58:08Z")
yes. Especially with microsuede and ultrasuede from what I hear. Lafengas uses ultrasuede and is replacing the fabric on his pillars for the third time due to sunfading. I’ve never tried this stuff before, so I don’t know how well it works. But might as well since it was only ~$10 ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/33 "2008-03-06T11:02:10Z")
GRRRRRRRRRRRRR i should probably do this since I usually drive around with the top down…shoot I usually get sunburn on the weekends so im guessing my armrest, which will be perpendicular with the suns ray, will fad fast! DAMN, and i just finished it last night. Does it say to spray before stiching if you do any. or anytime during the process? You know how they have that “vinyl leather” in the corner…think that needs some protecting? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/34 "2008-03-06T11:07:25Z")
you can do it whenever. All you do is spray it on, and let it cure for about 24hours. I’d just spray everything that you’ve done. Get some pics up of that armrest. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/35 "2008-03-06T11:56:10Z")
will do once i get home thanks for telling me about the UV spray!!! ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/36 "2008-03-06T23:44:55Z")
didnt get to work on it when i got home. before i install the piece i want to spray it with the UV protectent and i was going to get it on my way home from work BUT…i forgot my wallet=( so ll pick up the stuff tomorrow. heres the piece i made. “leather” on the outsides and ultrasuede in the middle. he stitching is silver/light gray. they had actual silver thread but it was like chrome, too shiney for me and way too thin. so i went with this and love it against the fabric. i did single stitching on the sides. i was going to do double but after i did it on my test part…didnt like it so much. the orignal armrest has 0…ZERO padding and just kills your arm. i plan on laying padding down for some comfort. plus it will stick up maybe 1/2" giving a better look IMO…enjoy! once everything is done ill have a write up or something ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0083.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0083.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0084.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0084.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0085-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0085-1.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0087.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0087.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0088.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/rugsr/IMG_0088.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2008, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/37 "2008-03-07T05:57:24Z")
very nice addition. I like you went with the DBS style. Planning on doing alot more? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2008, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/38 "2008-03-07T06:24:40Z")
DBS? Yea i think so, maybe door panels next ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2008, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/39 "2008-03-07T06:29:22Z")
aston martin dbs ![http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/112_0707_08z+2008_aston_martin_DBS+interior.jpg](http://images.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/112_0707_08z+2008_aston_martin_DBS+interior.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115/40 "2008-03-07T06:44:07Z")
AAAAAH YES Thats the picture, or one like it that I saw. Figured Id do something like it. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to-know-about-suede-alcantara/44115.md?page=3)