Retrim queries

[Tigger]

I'm thinking of getting my dash re-trimed to give it a bit of life when I get my install finished..

Will the airbag still function with a re-trim ?

Not sure what to get the dah done in;
Does alcantara "wear" much on dashboards?

 

[kpowell911]

a full alcantara dash will be very pricey, i presume they can jus take the airbag cover off and trim that, so when its put back in it pops off? OR does the cover smash open?

 

[Tigger]

The airbag cover is part of the whole dash-top in the Mk2Ph2 Clio's - hence my asking lol

 

[jayxx83]

Cant be that much to stick alcantara over the top of the dash, £70 - 100 max, just disable the airbag with the key.

 

[kpowell911]

Cant be that much to stick alcantara over the top of the dash, £70 - 100 max, just disable the airbag with the key.

you have gotta buy the alcantara too, its about £45 a metre!

Alcantara is just a brand name however, the cheap stuff is almost as good for half the price.

 

[Tigger]

What do I do if I wanted to keep my airbag? :S

 

[Gibson&BoyneTrimming]

Cant be that much to stick alcantara over the top of the dash, £70 - 100 max, just disable the airbag with the key.

I take it you are joking!

A dash re trim is one of the most expensive mods we do..

James one we did was awesome and totally seemless..

Ffi Ffi

www.gibsonandboyne.com

 

[Tigger]

Yeah remember that - turned out really well :approve:

Only the airbag in those models are seperate to the dash aren't they?

 

[Tigger]

In the event of an accident (touch wood will never happen);

will the airbag come through whatever the dash is retrimed in ? eg vinyl or alcantara

 

[Gibson&BoyneTrimming]

We use speacial Airbag Thread For everything..we do alot of airbags when we re trim wheels etc..

 

[kpowell911]

so is that a yes or no lol?

Looks a great job on the clio, but dont like the colours or the fact its seemless lol.

You have done an awesome job though

 

[Tigger]

I am getting my new speakers/crossovers fitted doors tomorrow hence having my doorcards/door-trim done with black vinyl and charcoal alcantara.

Therefore intending to get the dash/steering wheel done to match it in the near future

 

[Tigger]

I've just dug myself into a decsion hole :S

My doorcards are almost ready (covered in matt black vinyl with charcoal alcantara)

Since I wanted to retrim my dash/steering wheel to match, I intend sending the dash/steering wheel to be stitched.

BUT - the company only use leather & alcantara


Will I have a multishade interior or should I have went for leather on my doors? :S

 

[Gibson&BoyneTrimming]

I've just dug myself into a decsion hole :S

My doorcards are almost ready (covered in matt black vinyl with charcoal alcantara)

Since I wanted to retrim my dash/steering wheel to match, I intend sending the dash/steering wheel to be stitched.

BUT - the company only use leather & alcantara


Will I have a multishade interior or should I have went for leather on my doors? :S

You shoulda gone for leather on your doors hun!

 

[Tigger]

Unless I kept the dashtop in alcantara? :approve:
and use vinyl for the rest of the trim

 

[Tigger]

delete post please

 

[Tigger]

"Allegedly" (still enquiring) airbag units have an almighty force and have been tested by the audio installer that are trimming my doors.

They tested an airbag unit from a Golf a few years ago and it ripped through a panel that was trimmed in alcantara & vinyl

Seen part of my doorcard today with the crossover embedded in and covered in the matt black vinyl - WOW :approve:

 

[Tigger]

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Need to know soon to get the car booked in for the work...
how can I be 100% sure the airbag will deploy with vinyl over the top?

 

[Tigger]

Brainwave :star:
If I get the the airbag patch trimmed in a different material & the weakened stitch around it to let the airbag come out

Any opinions welcome as my small dilemma is frying my head lol
Trev

 

[Tigger]

Another matter on the burner

Is it possible to retrim the C-pillars?

 

[Tigger]

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