[gnhm3]

Hey everyone. I am redoing my whole headliner in suede tomorrow morning. I researched and went ahead and purchased 5 yards of ultrasuede from my friends furniture factory to do the job. I got a call today from the shop working on my car and they said if I am sure I want to put this suede in the car. When I asked why, they told me this was cheap suede probably used for furniture. I have seen many people use ultrasuede in their cars with no complaints. My question is:

Should I go ahead and tell them to use the suede I bought or should I go with their suggestion of using their "automative" suede. I'm thinking the shop just wants to make an extra $200 off me but they guarantee the work with their suede. Would you guys fork up the extra $200 for the piece of mind?

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[tony20009]

I recall reading somewhere that the stuff used for cars has some weather resistant traits that one won't find in the furniture variant. Now, frankly, however, I think that's a crock of crap, but given that we're talking about man-made fabric, it's not entirely implausible. You may have some luck by Googling alcantara as I think that's where I read about it.

Good luck.

[psquires]

How much are the charging to do the headliner in suede if you dont mind me asking?

[gnhm3]

Bump for other insight.