How to make a trim or having a car interior with your own hands

Of course, the most important quality of any car. However, for the aesthetic pleasure of the driver and passengers, it is simply necessary that the interior of the vehicle is. The new car is fine with this. But over time, the color of the upholstery dick, in the process of operation, stains and hurry appear, with which dry cleaning is no longer coped. Especially susceptible to pollution light car salons.

The easiest solution to the problem will appeal to the car service where experts will completely replace the lounge and seats. However, much cheaper will fulfill such a procedure yourself. You can sew on the seats or buy covers and to choose the material for the new ceiling, doors, armrests, rear shelves, torpedoes and other parts. The new sheathing of the car's salon is able to completely change the entire appearance of the cabin and give it the grace and attractiveness.

Selection of material

Of course, just the perfect option is the leather interior in the car. But this pleasure is very expensive and not every car owner by pocket. Consider what other materials (which is available) can be used to update the internal vehicle design.

The most popular and frequently used materials for the suspension of the machine interior are:

  • Carpet. This is quite affordable and most cheap material, which is a nonwoven base, on top of which the "decorative" layer is imposed. The advantage of such a material can be called the presence of a large number of shades and the most simple installation.
  • Alcantara. In contrast, the first version of Alcantara consists of a woven base produced from fine-fiber threads. Manufacturing includes both textile and chemical processes. It is worth noting that it is a more durable and durable material with silkness, softness and dirt-repellent properties.
  • Leatherette. This is an inexpensive version of the cabin cladding, which, in addition to the cost and attractive appearance, has only disadvantages. The main shortcomings of this material are (quite a long time), increased elasticity, excessive exposure to mechanical damage and absorb odors (sometimes quite unpleasant).

It is very important when purchasing a material for a new cabin cladding, pay attention to the quality of the goods. Check that the structure of fabric or skin is homogeneous. If Alcantara is selected, then when painting, it is necessary to take into account the direction of the pile. Otherwise, it may turn out that the details of one chairs will have different shades.

Required tools

Hauling with skin, velor, alcantara, carpet or leatherette should be made in a specific sequence. To do this, you will need the following tools that may have to buy:

  • scissors and knife for linoleum;
  • screwdriver;
  • glue;
  • a set of keys;
  • materials (if desired);
  • sewing machine (if it is planned to replace the sheathing seats).

Work algorithm

It should be understood that, depending on what you have a car model, the process of plating the interior machine can be somewhat different. But in general, the work algorithm looks like this:

  • Initially, it is necessary to remove all the accessories and all the fastening elements. These are plugs, handles and visors.
  • Next, you should turn off the entire electrician inside the cabin and pull out the connectors.
  • After you decorate the decorative sequence panels and remove the old trim.
  • After dismantling, it is important to clean all the surfaces from dirt, dust and rust.
  • Next, it is necessary to degrease all plastic and metal parts.
  • Then it is important to correctly perform a new material. It is best to attach old details to the cardboard and carry out the cutting. And only after you make sure everything is done correctly, transfers the pattern to the selected material.
  • After that, set new elements of the trim, well missing the surface with glue.
  • If necessary, disappear new elements with a hairdryer so that the folds are not formed. In addition to the excavation, you can still unsalted off the upholstery, so that everything looks more fitted and neat.
  • The conclusion will be the installation on your place of fittings and fastening parts.

On the video - hauling the cabin:

Seat. In the event that the auto owner plans to replace the upholstery of the seats, and not, it is most likely to divide the previous trim on separate details (uptakes on the seams) and to paint the new product. Then you will have to use the sewing machine to make everything together. It is much easier to acquire all the covers, especially since auto parts stores offer a large selection of various variations.

Doors. It is important when replacing the trim on the car doors after dismantling the old material. When cutting out the pattern, it is worth considering that the allowances are needed (approximately 10 mm). Very carefully, it is necessary to cut holes for the handle of the windows and the door handle. Where the sheath is in contact with the door, you should apply glue.

Ceiling. To replace the ceiling covering in the car, it is important to completely dismantle all the handles, plugs, lighting lamps and decorative racks. This is necessary in order to maximize the installation of a new ceiling. It is worth noting that if the ceiling hauling is performed by the leatherette, then before work it should be heard slightly. Due to this, the material will become more elastic, easy and convenient in the installation.

Armrest. For the preheating of the armrest, it is initially necessary to remove. Then, according to the old elements, make patterns from a new material, leaving the bending allowances. Then glue products around the perimeter and fasten the edges. In order to avoid folds, you can use a hairdryer, carefully steaming material.

On video - Car saloon ceiling:

If there is a desire to perform additionally and noise insulation, then before installing parts, you can be laid under them or a layer of foam rubber or a layer of special insulating material.

Summing up all the above, we can conclude that change the design of your car's salon. This procedure, of course, will require financial costs and time spent from the owner of the vehicle. But after the efforts made, the car owner will be able to be proud of the fact that with his own hands he replaced the trim of the car's salon and changed her design.