Tan Interior Options

[markb]

I did some parts swapping with bondo this last weekend and finally got a tan interior for my blue car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've spent the last couple of days cleaning and installing the tan stuff, and it looks really nice!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Now the only problem is I want to do the dash face and face of the center console in the tan basketweave to match the rest of the interior. Sooooo, my question is, does anybody have some tan door panels that has shitty backing, but decent basketweave? Being an honorary member of the CSOBOSC, I'd optimally like it inexpensive (read: dirt cheap). I also have parts to swap if you need something. Thanks mucho.

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

How difficult is it to upolster the doors and dash? Is this a task for a first timer or is it really better left to the pros?

I don't know about the dash but the door panels were fairly straightforward. The upholstery staples onto the door panels while the door pockets get their vunyl glued on. Takes a bit of working the vinyl to get a nice smooth round corners on the door pockets but not bad at all.

You will need the shortest size staples available for the door panel edges. Be sure to purchase gel adhesive that is vinyl safe for the door pockets.

Figure 2-3 hours to remove and re-upholster the two doors.

It isn't difficult, the only hard part is to pay attention when taking everything appart and take your time when re-assembling to make sure everything will fit and finsh nice before you start doing and stapling, gluing, or trimming.