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Old 09-15-2016, 12:49 PM   #221
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That alcantara looks awesome! I'm thinking of doing the same but inverted. I have the diamond patterned dash and I'm not entirely convinced that I like it. The leather (or fake leather) trim looks fine.

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That alcantara looks awesome! I'm thinking of doing the same but inverted. I have the diamond patterned dash and I'm not entirely convinced that I like it. The leather (or fake leather) trim looks fine.
Diamond patterned dash? I'd like to see that!

Also, bought a giant 6m x 3m gazebo. It was £130 delivered, and it can be put up in around 5 minutes as it's a 'pop up' one. I hadn't fastened any of the velcro straps or anything as it was a quick test, that's why it's a bit baggy. It also comes with sides, which I didn't take out of the bag. I've also got water weights that clamp onto the legs.



It's bloody fantastic! I can run the detailing business any day of the week now, and it can act as a portable garage whenever/where I want.

Awesome stuff
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Old 09-15-2016, 02:49 PM   #223
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Finished!

I'm going to have to take proper DSLR photos of the interior as these seriously don't do its justice. It's stunning, and looks entirely OEM.











Some of them look red - it's not, that's just the iPhone camera. For some reason it has a slightly warm spot in the centre.

Here's the pieces I've trimmed in total:

- Speedo surround
- 'Horse shoe' dash button surround
- Centre console lower side panels
- Ash tray & lid
- A-pillars
- Wing mirror triangle covers
- Door handle covers
- Door bin lids
- Key surround

I'm very happy with the way it's turned out. I had spray glue already, and the alcantara cost £10. It's totally changed the interior, and for that money it makes it a bargain!


Nice work, Ger. While I am not an alcantara man myself, I am a fan of quality (and value) DIY work. Looks very well carried out.


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Old 09-21-2016, 10:44 AM   #224
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Thank you

Better shots of some of the alcantara. Haven't got anymore yet, had issues with the camera.





As you can see, using a DSLR the alcantara is totally grey like it should be, and not dark red like the iPhone shots. Think it's something to do with the iPhone lens. Also the marks on the center console horse shoe shape isn't the fabric sagging, it's just the way the fibers have been brushed when I've been using the buttons
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Old 09-21-2016, 06:19 PM   #225
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Nice work
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Old 09-22-2016, 12:37 AM   #226
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Old 09-24-2016, 06:53 PM   #227
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Very nice!

I've been looking to add USB charging ports... Were did you get the cigarette lighter USB adapter? Looks like it fits nicely.
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Old 09-26-2016, 02:51 AM   #228
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Griffin double USB charger from Ebay
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You weren't kidding about the previous photos. In not doing it justice. Looks great in these later ones!
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Old 09-28-2016, 03:07 AM   #230
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Thank you!



Just a quick pic
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Hi Geraintthomas , did you ever find out the color code number for your wheels ? Great pic too .Did you get the alcantara from an auto upholstery work shop ?
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Hi Geraintthomas , did you ever find out the color code number for your wheels ? Great pic too .Did you get the alcantara from an auto upholstery work shop ?
Not sure on the colour code sorry, but this was what I bought:

Anthracite Grey E-Tech Car Alloy Wheel Spray Paint 400Ml Can Chip Resistant | eBay

I bought the alcantara from ebay 1m x 1.5m for £10, very cheap. It's faux stuff, but feels stunning, as you're still able to brush the fibers.

Rainy day today.













By the way, the DSLR is kept in the car now so it's easier for me to whip the decent camera out to take snaps, so the rest of the photos should be a lot better rather than iPhone ones
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Oh and thanks for the info
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No worries! And nah.
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Diamond patterned dash? I'd like to see that!
Sure, here it is:



It's also on the doors:

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That's mental, never seen that. Is it quite plush?
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That's mental, never seen that. Is it quite plush?
Not at all, it's vinyl on plastic, so it's hard to the touch.
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Got to work detailing the exterior today.

Cue black and white progress photos





And some final results. Lighting was awful by the time I'd finished, so apologies for that!









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Ger, you no doubt have one fine looking 986. It really probably didn't even NEED that polish, but - like me - that didn't stop you.


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