Suede Headliner - E90 BMW - How To | Part 2

In this three part video I will show you how to recover your cars headliner with suede. I am doing this on an E90 BMW because the headliner was starting to fall apart and it needed a new custom look. You can use this same step by step process on any car with any headliner material.
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[@sunpacbrolygokuzu3609]

Awesome video, Subbed. And to anyone doing this make sure you get really sharp scissors and really sharp razors. Also, don't just get spray adhesive, get contact adhesive/cement aswel. There's going to be areas where you're going to have a really hard time getting at with just adhesive. And just a little more advice.1. Get another person to help you (you're really going to need it) it'll help like you wouldn't believe. 2. Preparation is key. Get a pen and paper and write down everything you'll need. Plan what, when, and how you're going to do this especially when wrapping the headliner. Don't rush! 3. I love my Bimmer but damn it's a bitch how they designed the fitment of things lol!. 4. If you're like me and it's your first time doing a headliner and it happens to be a Bimmer..... Then cut all your plans for the weekend.

[@Theluckyneedle]

Glad you like the video! and great advice

[@steezyg9746]

Lol as I’m sitting here wanting to replace the headliner on my 08 335 because it’s falling down pretty bad right now

[@FPSAnarchy]

Nice guide ! Might do mine with some nice fur if i ever find something cheap, good to see its not too annoying

[@th3m00g9]

Bloke, you rock... 👍🏼... Super helpful, super informative... Thank you for making great tutorials. From the not so sunny UK 🇬🇧

[@Theluckyneedle]

Thanks!! Happy it helped!

[@forrestlyric6378]

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[@ernestnikolai8415]

@Forrest Lyric Instablaster :)

[@forrestlyric6378]

@Ernest Nikolai i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@forrestlyric6378]

@Ernest Nikolai It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out!

[@michaelwheels1220]

Another great video! You're very meticulous have a great work ethic!

[@dan-rouxjordaan9724]

Brilliant work mate

[@markmadruga5121]

Always look forward to your videos they’re a great source of information for us beginners. Please keep making em.

[@Theluckyneedle]

Thanks Mark! More videos to come!

[@Driftmitrov]

Perfect job and lesson!

[@Theluckyneedle]

thanks!

[@abc796]

You explain the curve issue I just met so my first attempt was fiailed, yeah that areas is hard to deal with

[@keyboard101101]

Thanks a lot man. I've been looking for a video on how to do this. I have the same car.

[@Theluckyneedle]

Nice! Send pictures when your done!!

[@HussienA]

Man your amazing! Greating from Bahrain

[@Theluckyneedle]

Thanks!

[@askhan5448]

good job thanks for the vidio

[@goodgood4134]

Good job 👍

[@serenitysoundscape]

just done this to my E90 thank you for sharing this, extremely helpful !

[@Theluckyneedle]

Glad it was helpful! I bet it looks awesome!

[@serenitysoundscape]

@@Theluckyneedle worth the effort! looks amazing!

[@guy539]

How many yards of fabric did you use?

[@junky9]

Actually a brilliant simple way to remember suede Direction awesome

[@user-xu5jq3bf7z]

Nice vid...you got the bases covered. Im not having so much luck with the same fabric-synergy suede. Using the same adhesive sprayed on, I get soak thru the fabric in multiple spots, plus foam separation, while alcantara I've used for door cards, with no issues at all. Wondering if I really have the same fabric as you or a knock-off.

[@TheHamadanners]

Awsome thank you

[@Theluckyneedle]

Welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@bajiphotography9484]

Curious what using steam does? Does it help the fabric stretch? I'm trying to do the same job on my E39 and the grab handle wells are my Achilles heel on this job because of how deep they are. I'm using dinamica, which is similar to suede and alcantara, and has very little (if any) stretch. Would using a steam gun help me out here?

[@wh1zz_b4ng]

Where did you get the container that you use for the glue? The round one with the lid! Thanks in advance

[@sinisterstitchescustomupho1817]

Albrights is a great co. I’ve been dealing with them over 20 years.

[@davetreanor5303]

Great guide. I’m covering the headliner in my BMW f82. The centre dome wrinkles are a nightmare. I’ve only used a hair dryer so far. Just bought a steamer. Gonna try it tonight

[@m.g.5203]

What's the outcome? Thine the home's for the handle's are very deep. But F32/F82 doesn't have, right?

[@m.g.5203]

What steamer do you have?

[@ramseshuerta14]

How much glue do you think you need for a project like this? Will one gallon work?

[@johng2268]

We can use only fabric with foam or we can use and a foamless fabric?

[@itolond]

some lay the faom backing first then alcantara - your opinion?

[@jjscritchfield5814]

How do you remove any Weldwood if you accidentally get it on the finished side of headliner?

[@azcopwatch4132]

What did you use to dilute your glue? I know it is pretty thick. I appreciate your videos. Thanks

[@Theluckyneedle]

You shouldn't have to dilute the glue at all. Sometimes if the glue has gotten old and a little to thick I have used acetone to thin the glue.

[@jameskantlehner4046]

I don't know why, but this guy reminds of George McFly lol Great job on the headliner, though!

[@imsavor]

I know exactly why. It's his voice, mannerisms and body language. All on point

[@blakebuchner4900]

if they aren’t already sticky

[@leahtaylor2851]

Could u have sanded foam off in area that u were worried about

[@roberto0612fcb]

WHAT KIND OF GLUE DO YOU USE FOR FOR FOAM BACK HEADLINER????

[@ruinedgarage7908]

How much headliner material did you buy (?x?)

[@williamsantiago7303]

Awesome video friend, very informative. I have a 2011 Ford f250 pick up truck and I took the headliner out. It's not sagging because the material is a fabric that doesn't have a foam back to it. To me the fabric looks like it was made into the liner board itself. Someone asked me if it came out of a Toyota because they said that Toyota's use a headliner like the one in my truck. I don't want to use a foam back material because when they get old they put out alot of dust. Like I said the fabric on my liner is like molded together with the backing. I had plans to clean it and then glue on another material to the one that's on there already. What material and glue would you suggest? Did the headliner in your video have a material with a foam backing on it or is it like mine where the fabric is not foam backed and looks like it's molded to the backing? If you touch my head liner your finger won't sink in like it would with a foamed backed fabric, mine is fabric but you can't push your finger in it because it doesn't have foam and I need a material that will stick to the old material. Sorry for such a LONG question and comment. Thumbs up on your video bud, take care.

[@Theluckyneedle]

In the video I use a foam backed suede. Because your headliner does not use foam backed material you are free to use any material you like. Just glue it straight to the old material.

[@williamsantiago7303]

@@Theluckyneedle Thanks for the reply and the info bud.

[@johnescoffery5787]

Can you please provide the exact material code or whatever information u have on this suede! I want to get that exact Grey for a grey e46 M3 interior (pillars & headliner & rear speakers deck) I have been looking at yourautotrim.com & undecided if that’s the regular grey or platinum headliner fabric. I’m having a professional like yourself to install so no DYI for me lol please

[@9GSR]

Hi, quick question. you got the suede headliner with the "1/8" Foam Backing" Right??!

[@Theluckyneedle]

yes 1/8" backing on the headliner and non backed on all the plastic trim pieces

[@bdbincorporated]

would it be better/easier to lay foam then suede instead of foam back suede?

[@Theluckyneedle]

In hind sight yes it probably would but I originally thought it would be a little easier than it was.That's why I went with the foam backed option

[@e.carrillo1948]

Yo Lucky Needle, where did you get your suede from?

[@Theluckyneedle]

Albrights Supplies www.AlbrightsSupply.com/?Click=3957

[@thecoolestlace]

Is that Grey, Medium Grey, or Platinum?

[@lawnmowerman25]

How much material is needed for the headliner only? Will 3 yards do it?

[@Theluckyneedle]

3 should be just enough. but make sure you measure it first.

[@lawnmowerman25]

@@Theluckyneedle Thanks!

[@73kokitch]

Why not using Alcantara? And which is better Suede or Alcantara? Thanks bro good video!

[@Theluckyneedle]

Alcantara cost around $100 per yard and I not that easy to get theses days. If this were a higher end car I would have used a more expensive suede but for this job synergy suede works great and is affordable.

[@73kokitch]

The Lucky Needle Thanks for your reply, all that makes sense! Keep those informative videos coming up!

[@Theluckyneedle]

Thanks!!! I will!

[@drillingmachine]

"You got my homework finished, McFly?" Haha, good work on the video! I learned something today.

[@haleym16]

Are you using real suede or faux? All I can find is faux suede in the Albright store.

[@Theluckyneedle]

You would never want to use real suede for automotive uses. Real suede is far to delicate and will fade quickly in the sun. All suede you see in cars is synthetic suede.

[@johnescoffery5787]

Your link for the suede doesn’t work...

[@Jroka99]

What you charge for a job like this ?

[@Theluckyneedle]

Around $1200

[@darrinsiberia]

kinda talks too much but other than that super awesome videos... informative and professional.

[@darrinsiberia]

that's a lot of work I'd charge at least 1,000 for time and labor.

[@deivyleon5131]

Playback speed 1.25 thank me later

[@mazwimagubane8276]

I like it my brother but I n in SouthAfrica I need this fabric lining