Windlace Options

[n10]

I am in the process of replacing my headliner and am stuck with a delima...

The original windlace (fabric) is shot. I dont really want to pay an arm and a leg for MB windlace.
Has anyone used generic snap-on windlace (Snap on Windlace Black) or maybe even just gone with the original aluminum trim back in with no rubber or fabric?

I know its not "the way to go" but I am looking at options at the moment.

[68_280SE]

You can get the original sytle windlace fabric from dbdepot.de

Go to the W108/W109 Spare parts page and look under Rubber Seals. Towards the bottom of the rubber seals page you will see the cloth for edge gaurds (windlace) and it is available in many original colors.

John

[n10]

Awesome!

So these slide right back on/over correct? From the pics it looks like it but you never know.

[68_280SE]

Yes the fabric is kind of like a stocking and the aluminum channel fits into it. There are metal clips in the U section of the aluminum channel that you have to remove first. Make sure you note where each clip is located so they can be replaced exactly where they are removed from. After the clips are removed then the old cloth can be removed and the new cloth fit over the aluminum channel. Put the clips back in and then you can put the recovered windlace channel back on the car.


John

[n10]

Definitely!

I removed the parts yesterday...total PAIN trying not to bend them.

[ScooterABC]

On a related note, the same parts are listed for Fintails under the Covering and Lining tab. Super cool!

[n10]

Anyone ever have problems getting through to these guys on dbdepot.de?

Its been over a week and no response. Any holidays going on over there?

[JMela]

Had the same experience. They also sell items on eBay.de .

Keep us posted, I've got to redo my windlace sometime soon.

[gatorblue92]

Originally Posted by n10

I am in the process of replacing my headliner and am stuck with a delima...

The original windlace (fabric) is shot. I dont really want to pay an arm and a leg for MB windlace.
Has anyone used generic snap-on windlace (Snap on Windlace Black) or maybe even just gone with the original aluminum trim back in with no rubber or fabric?

I know its not "the way to go" but I am looking at options at the moment.

I currently have just the black rubber on my 240D. It actually looks pretty good since it matches the black dash and is a nice contrast with the bamboo seats. I'm not sure if I will ever re-cover them.

[n10]

Originally Posted by gatorblue92

I currently have just the black rubber on my 240D. It actually looks pretty good since it matches the black dash and is a nice contrast with the bamboo seats. I'm not sure if I will ever re-cover them.

Did you end up gluing the rubber on the aluminum strips?


I may need to do this as I still havent heard from dbdepot...

[Carpenterman]

I went to JoAnn fabrics and bought a compatible color knit and had my neighbor sew the "sock". I think I had to buy seven feet of fabric. Alot of waste, and not original, but pretty cheap.

[n10]

3 Weeks and no word from these guys...What a way to do business

I guess I will be escorting my wife to JoAnn soon. I cant stand that place