Black Interior Conversion

Homer · Jan 10, 2009

So this will be an ongoing thread. I recently scored a complete black interior from a 1990 240 for 55$ in Omaha, NE. I'm tired of the blue interior I've got currently.
First project was to reupholster the nasty hatshelf and faded black seatbelt covers. Also ordered some MB Quarts for the front and rear.

Current interior.

Replacements for the tired Bostons up front and upsizing the 4" Audax that were in the rear deck.

Bought some Ultrasuede.

You can tell the cover on the right was the first one I did. I might redo it to clean the corner seam up a bit.

Took those in B&W because color was making it look brown. Stupid camera.

the poi · Jan 10, 2009

thats black alright

700volts · Jan 10, 2009

looks neat.....do they sell Ultrasuede at fabric stores or what?

Homer · Jan 10, 2009

Yeah. I got mine at Joann. 21.99 a yard I think. Go look by the upholstery section.

OldSchoolEuro · Jan 10, 2009

You'll be happier with a black interior thats for sure. And already detailed too! :-P

Karl Buchka · Jan 10, 2009

Digging the suede! You doing the headliner in the same stuff?

Homer · Jan 10, 2009

Karl Buchka said:
Digging the suede! You doing the headliner in the same stuff?

Yeah I think I will. Maybe the A,B and C pillar trim as well.

m4ld0.^ · Jan 10, 2009

I REALLLYYY want to put some micro/ultra suede on my dash and rear deck when I get the money to throw some decent 6x9's on the rear deck.

How hard was it to get all that suede looking nice and smooth with no wrinkles and what not?

AGH. I really just want to do everything in the suede.

VQ · Jan 10, 2009

Awesome, I've got some grey suede here waiting for me to recover the current tan stuff in my 760.

And yours looks awesome so far. doing the pillars is very worth it imo.

.t.i.m.m.y.240 · Jan 10, 2009

Are we talking a simple matter of just using some spray-adhesive and laying it on? I'm interested....

the poi · Jan 10, 2009

.t.i.m.m.y.240 said:
Are we talking a simple matter of just using some spray-adhesive and laying it on? I'm interested....

No you have to soak it in epoxy, apply it, then vacuum bag your entire car.

.t.i.m.m.y.240 · Jan 10, 2009

the poi said:
No you have to soak it in epoxy, apply it, then vacuum bag your entire car.

well $hit, I don't have enough vacuum bags..... :grrr:

answers that question.

norcal505 · Jan 11, 2009

looks sweet.
i would do the same if my tan interior wasnt flawless.

Homer · Jan 11, 2009

.t.i.m.m.y.240 said:
well $hit, I don't have enough vacuum bags.....

answers that question.

Haha, He's joking.
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=56&subid=127&plid=532
Find that. 16$ a can. With 55% VOCs you know it's good!

.t.i.m.m.y.240 · Jan 11, 2009

I know, and thanks!

BottleOfSmoke · Jan 11, 2009

Homer said:
Haha, He's joking.
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=56&subid=127&plid=532
Find that. 16$ a can. With 55% VOCs you know it's good!

Just be careful if you decide to use vinyl. I covered my rear deck in black vinyl and the spray adhesive melted the first yard. I was using Permatex or Super 77 though. What a mess.

Carpet is the way to go on a rear deck, IMHO, but I really love that you upholstered the seatbelt retraction mech. covers. Looks great, let's see it in the car!

m4ld0.^ · Jan 11, 2009

Yay, I have a new project...and it's gonna be black too.

The Aspirator · Jan 11, 2009

Don't forget to swap your vin plate onto the new dash, I forgot and now I think it's gone for good. Argh.

The suede looks pimp!

Mr.Borrie · Jan 11, 2009

suede is pimp

dmcgee · Jan 11, 2009

I have a full set of the black suede/leather seats out of a V70R that would look awesome in your car..

you should buy them..

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