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Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric #453655
August 25, 2017 07:10 pm UTC
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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.



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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453656
August 25, 2017 07:13 pm UTC
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When we redid headliner we just used felt, would that not work?


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Bryan Lawrence] #453657
August 25, 2017 07:30 pm UTC
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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.

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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453658
August 25, 2017 07:45 pm UTC
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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.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Bryan Lawrence] #453659
August 25, 2017 08:01 pm UTC
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That's a good idea. I'll definitely take a look at that. Thanks Bryan.

Changed it to Marvel?

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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453664
August 27, 2017 05:38 pm UTC
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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Bryan Lawrence] #453669
August 28, 2017 08:42 pm UTC
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Wow! Marvel as in the real deal. Love it!


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453670
August 28, 2017 11:21 pm UTC
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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.

Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Terry S] #453671
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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]


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Terry S] #453672
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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.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453673
August 29, 2017 02:28 pm UTC
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I just ripped the whole shade out, stupid thing rattled and annoyed me, problem solved lol.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Jason Drew] #453674
August 29, 2017 09:07 pm UTC
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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.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453676
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Hey Ben shoot me a text the parts has a good cover i think.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: John MacPhail] #453682
August 30, 2017 12:24 pm UTC
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Okay, will do. I didn't realize you parts car had a sunroof.


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: Ben Stretch] #453687
August 30, 2017 10:55 pm UTC
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I have many parts cars, and can grant small to medium Wishes!!!!


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Re: Replacement Sunroof Shade fabric [Re: John MacPhail] #453705
September 01, 2017 01:20 pm UTC
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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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