Suede Armrest?

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240sxFTW
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So i was thinking... I would definetly do a padded armrest but my plan was to do the door panels and glovebox in black suede. Maybe I could match the armrest as well? Would suede stretch enough to make a tight fit for padding on the armrest? or would it be weak? Never worked with suede before so i have no idea. Has anyone done a suede armrest?


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hmm nobody?

Well I found this on ebay just now http://cgi.ebay.ca/240sx-BLK-S...l1116

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guess that pretty much answers my question lol thanks for the help nico!

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Pirate_Freder
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get a full set from redlinegoods.com instead they use genuine italian leathers and have top notch quality. They are also a well known sponsor here and you can search for their thread.

airman86
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here, in case you are lazy:zerothread/90783

also, might i say: wow. i almost didn't even post anything at all...give us more than 10 minutes before you get frustrated and double/triple posting. as far as redline goods, i don't believe they deal with suede, however seeing pictures of their work shows that they are top notch products.

suede will stretch pretty well, the door panels shouldn't be too hard, you'll just have to find a way to fasten the suede on the inside. someone should post a guide

as far as the glove box, that would be a little more difficult to do yourself but i'm sure you could give it a shot.


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Yeah i checked out that site. It spretty good but my thoughts are towards suede for now but anything can happen. thanks though.

And yeah i wasnt getting frustrated. I love Nico. Its too addicting. Thanks for the help

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well they have faux alcantara which is similar too suede. That's what I am doing, micro suede panels and faux alcantara shift boot, e-brake boot, and armrest.

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i'd follow this guide if you decide to go for it

zerothread/237823


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