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    04-01-2012 12:41 PM #1
    my headliners fabric is falling down and its annoying as hell. whats the best fabric to use, but also the easiest to work with? also, anybody know where i can get the fabric in question for a good deal?

    edit: just wanted some opinions, my black cloth seats are red stitched, but thats all thats red on the interior. would blue accents look okay with that? (im talkin like the oh **** handles, and my floor leds are blue already). i just dont want it to look rice.
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    04-01-2012 02:06 PM #2
    Look for some fabric that can stretch alittle.

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    04-01-2012 02:46 PM #4
    Any fabric store. Thinner fabric with some stretch is ideal but not a necessity. Fabrics like suede and leather that have a stiff backing are hard to work with unless they have some stretch, others I have found it not to matter too much. Red/Blue may be okay together however the sound of Blue handles and floor leds just screams rice but too each their own.



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    04-01-2012 02:59 PM #5
    Alcantara suede. Do it, you won't.

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    04-01-2012 04:16 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by mk4max View Post
    Look for some fabric that can stretch alittle.
    stretch both ways helps too...

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    04-01-2012 05:18 PM #7
    red, blue, and black. sounds fantastic
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    04-27-2012 06:34 PM #8
    is htere any fire code requirements for fabrics used in headliners and trims ?

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    04-27-2012 06:49 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by dogdog View Post
    is htere any fire code requirements for fabrics used in headliners and trims ?
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    04-28-2012 10:35 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by dogdog View Post
    is htere any fire code requirements for fabrics used in headliners and trims ?
    Since car interiors are ridiculously flamable... I'm guessing not.

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