[dragerboy]

I have a spare piece of interior trim(long piece with the cupholders) and have purchased some alcantara type material which has a cloth backing.

What adhesive shall I use and any tips to get it around the corners and in the awkward areas? I have some spray glue left over from a parcel shelf I did many years ago but not sure it will be good in the tight areas.

[half Colin]

I covered my trim with leather and just used spray contact adhesive. Once the leather was in place I used electrical tape to hold the edges and corners tight for a few hours before trimming.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1156755

[dragerboy]

Many thanks for that. Did you cut it perfectly as you worked or did you stick and use tape then once dry trim it?

[half Colin]

Cut it larger and trim it once firmly stuck. Any areas that required sticking to curves or edges I taped to ensure they stuck to the curve. Leave the tape in place overnight if you can or at least a couple of hours if you're in a hurry.

[dragerboy]

Finally done, couldn't get the right adhesive so I will try again if this doesn't last very long.

Pretty happy with the result and will try the center console next.

[half Colin]

Looks good.

I used 3M Scotch-Weld 77 spray adhesive - excellent stuff, spray on both surfaces and let dry then it really bonds tight.

[dragerboy]

That is what I am going for next. Last time went to Halfords and they had nothing so popped into Homebase and bought some awful stuff. Was far too wet lol.

[half Colin]

I got mine from ebay.

[Spanner99]

Looks good, where did you get the alcantara from?

[ahmedb]

Only thing with the Alcantara is you have to keep brushing it to match to maintain safe levels of OCD

[dragerboy]

Originally Posted by ahmedb

Only thing with the Alcantara is you have to keep brushing it to match to maintain safe levels of OCD

Lol I actually like the different shades even though I have high levels of OCD. I got it from Ebay, was not proper alcantara as I have used that before and its not the easiest thing to work with.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2722336278...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[imy]

Ive purchased that stuff before when I did the dash on my X5. The colour wore out after a while - although is dependant on factors such as sunlight and how often it gets touched...

[dragerboy]

Originally Posted by imy

Ive purchased that stuff before when I did the dash on my X5. The colour wore out after a while - although is dependant on factors such as sunlight and how often it gets touched...

Agree sunlight plays a huge factor on anything even the best stuff. If I redo it with better adhesive I might spray a protector layer on top to help.

[Spanner99]

Is yours deep black or charcoal?

[dragerboy]

Deep Black. Not sure which is darker.