Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric

Posted By: Ben Stretch

Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 25, 2017 07:10 pm UTC

Has anyone found a suitable replacement fabric on the sunroof shade? It's very thin (maybe 1/16") foam backed fabric.

I've tried local upholsters but they are whats become a pretty typical level of poor service around here ("yeeeeah, we don't stock anything like that here. It will be at least 3 weeks and probably $50 shipping for thaaat...and it will probably be the wrong stuff when it gets here" [use a slack jawed accent for full effect]). The interweb is yielding poor results as well so far. Let me know if anyone has had any success on this.

Posted By: Bryan Lawrence

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 25, 2017 07:13 pm UTC

When we redid headliner we just used felt, would that not work?
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 25, 2017 07:30 pm UTC

i guess so. so you just mean some felt from like from a fabric store? Were you happy with the the color and texture match versus OEM? With the sunshade I still have the OEM headliner right, so matching is more important since the new and old are right next to each other.
Posted By: Bryan Lawrence

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 25, 2017 07:45 pm UTC

Yeah and we used 3m 77 spray glue after scrubbing off what was there. Wasn't a concern for me as I completely changed it to Marvel but I am sure you could take it with you and try and match.
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 25, 2017 08:01 pm UTC

That's a good idea. I'll definitely take a look at that. Thanks Bryan.

Changed it to Marvel?
Posted By: Bryan Lawrence

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 27, 2017 05:38 pm UTC

http://www.ca.dsm.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=383927
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 28, 2017 08:42 pm UTC

Wow! Marvel as in the real deal. Love it!
Posted By: Terry S

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 28, 2017 11:21 pm UTC

Talk about a blast from the past lol

I heard the old headliner made its way to one of Stacey's cars. Glad it's still kicking.
Posted By: Alex Akachinskiy

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 29, 2017 03:00 am UTC

Originally Posted by Terry S
Talk about a blast from the past lol


I remember those days ... here is snapshot when that headliner was being born lol

[Linked Image]
Posted By: Bryan Lawrence

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 29, 2017 02:03 pm UTC

Originally Posted by Terry S
Talk about a blast from the past lol

I heard the old headliner made its way to one of Stacey's cars. Glad it's still kicking.
Haha good times!!

Yes sir it's in Mrs Stacey's car! The new car has a sunroof so no go for me.
Posted By: Jason Drew

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 29, 2017 02:28 pm UTC

I just ripped the whole shade out, stupid thing rattled and annoyed me, problem solved lol.
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 29, 2017 09:07 pm UTC

That's the solution I'm currently working with, although I will try and fix it. Mine didn't rattle...at least not any louder than as my exhaust could drown out :-) Amazing how many squeaks and rattles a 3" exhaust fixes.
Posted By: John MacPhail

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 30, 2017 04:56 am UTC

Hey Ben shoot me a text the parts has a good cover i think.
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 30, 2017 12:24 pm UTC

Okay, will do. I didn't realize you parts car had a sunroof.
Posted By: John MacPhail

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - August 30, 2017 10:55 pm UTC

I have many parts cars, and can grant small to medium Wishes!!!!
Posted By: Ben Stretch

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric - September 01, 2017 01:20 pm UTC

The only thing better than owning a parts car is having friend with a parts car...and when that friend has no car to use the parts on its even better.

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