I got my compressor back up and running and was able to complete the trunk and bin lids. I am super stoked on how they both turned out.
For the trunk, I needed something with some stretch at the hing so I could get this in and out. I was planning on using the felt style carpet because a regular backed carpet wouldn't stretch. I found a local car upholstery shop, who mainly focuses on hot rods and older vehicles. He ended up no having the felt stuff but did have the below fabric:
It is a nice tough fabric that he said he uses on trunks a lot. really liked the look and it is very stretchy along the bias. I glued it down to the backing using landau contact adhesive. I left a 6" section up the middle un-glued. Sorry I didn't take progress pics, I always get caught up on focusing on getting it perfect.
Next up, the bin lids. I started out by painting the back side with SEM texture black:
Then covered with suede:
The edge isn't perfect but it also isn't seen unless you open them:
Both installed:
Next, wife is going to make me some small suede pulls/handles.
