Black Cabin

[BlackStealth]

Anyone know how to re-make my cabin's ceiling/A-pillar from grey to black? (just the the newer E46s)
Hate my grey ceiling! But it cost $500+ just to replace a whole new black ceiling!!

Heard about dye..anyone have any clue where to buy it? Backside itcy again.

 

[louis]

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wah, tough question.... try fabric dye at Spotlight in Plaza Singapura?

 

[Puny]

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Desmond,

I feel it's better to get it done by the professionals. Use it as an excuse to get a new liners for your cabin. The roof lining may not be easy to dye - I guess it's because it's made of high concentration of polyester or something. The dye used may be different from normal cloth dyes. You may end up spending the sum anyway, so it may make more sense to just go the professional route.

But a black cabin roof is going to be quite cool looking. Any cars that spot black roof liners??

Found this on E90post.com (search: headliners)

Sweeet....

 

[wilman2772]

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U're rich!!

Period.

'The Great White'

 

[BlackStealth]

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Hi Alvin, thanks...

Do you know where to find these professionals? They have to cost less than a new ceiling thats for sure...
Or anyone wanna swap? Hee


Wilson, thats why i wanna dye it myself...

Desmond,

I feel it's better to get it done by the professionals. Use it as an excuse to get a new liners for your cabin. The roof lining may not be easy to dye - I guess it's because it's made of high concentration of polyester or something. The dye used may be different from normal cloth dyes. You may end up spending the sum anyway, so it may make more sense to just go the professional route.

But a black cabin roof is going to be quite cool looking. Any cars that spot black roof liners??

Found this on E90post.com (search: headliners)

Sweeet....

 

[hitmee]

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Are you referring to E46 sport edition ceiling?
Yes it is black and the material used is Alcantara. it is one of PML selling point back then.

http://www.alcantara.com/

 

[Puny]

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Des, not sure if you're seen this thread as well. It would certainly be useful!

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/font-c...appening-my-bmw/5838-roof-cotton-linning.html

 

[Puny]

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Just came from PML and I happened to check with the Parts dept.

Besides the cloth and pillars, the overhand handles, passenger/driver sun partition + vanity mirror attachments also need to be changed to complete the entire look. Total cost should hit $1K at least. I'm also tempted to change next time coz I like a dark cabin.

Best if there's an E46 sport edition owner who's exporting his ride who can do a swap.

 

[gp]

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Hi Puny,

My E39 comes with black roof lining. The previous owner had it done at the factory I was told.

 

[BlackStealth]

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Thats lining only. Whole piece black will look awesome! And yes, it the sports edition one. Shaaz, i will pay you $300 for swap. aimai???


Thanks Puny for the link...nice to finally meet you on sat!

Hi Puny,

My E39 comes with black roof lining. The previous owner had it done at the factory I was told.

 

[emiffy]

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Monitor ebay, once in a while, they will have the whole piece for sale. Only killer is the shipping costs...

 

[piggyboyz]

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Des,

I know of this guy who is able to restore leather by dyeing but not sure if he can do on fabrics.... I heard a lot of Ferrari guys use him to restore their car. U wanna give him a call and check ?

 

[Oilman]

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Umm... is this the same thing as a soft-top roof lining?

I have a spare interior (the whole roof) in black, not sure if you'd have any use for it. It has a small tear in the right-hand C pillar.

 

[BlackStealth]

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Yes please alan!! Thanks bro. can give me the contact?

Des,

I know of this guy who is able to restore leather by dyeing but not sure if he can do on fabrics.... I heard a lot of Ferrari guys use him to restore their car. U wanna give him a call and check ?

 

[BlackStealth]

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Hi,

Sorry, not looking for a soft top. Looking for a back ceiling . Thanks anyways.

Umm... is this the same thing as a soft-top roof lining?

I have a spare interior (the whole roof) in black, not sure if you'd have any use for it. It has a small tear in the right-hand C pillar.

 

[BlackStealth]

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Ok Ok Ok!!! I have fnally found the solution to black cabin. -----

TA DAA!!!!!