Ambla trim

[RayTVR]

I know Greymrj and possibly others have been looking at trim materials to match/replace the original Ambla (switch off now if you're all posh and only have leather.)

I did get samples from BAS Ltd in Wales as suggested on the recent hood trimming post, and while my TVR magnolia 'Doeskin T419' is a good colour match for their 'doeskin' sample, the fabric is different. Although a similar pattern, the 'ridges' and grooves are more pronounced and a slightly bolder pattern than the sample.

Undeterred I may have found another potential supplier and have some samples on the way so I'll update when I have more info.

Edited by RayTVR on Tuesday 8th August 01:37

[greymrj]

Thanks for that, I remain very interested.

A few years ago now my seats were restored by my trimmer friend in Preston (Roy, not Dave like all the others!!) . We bought in some Ambla and noticed the same thing, the pattern was the same but the embossing was a little more pronounced. Apparently rollers wear and new rollers are made so differences in the embossing could well be due to that and nothing more.

[greymrj]

Forgot to add, in view of your comment re leather. Got into a BMW 3 series cabrio with black leather seats. Top down on a sunny day!! Not much good if you have to put towels on the seats so your privates dont get boiled! I learnt that lesson long ago, black leather seats and convertibles is NOT a good option.

[RayTVR]

Got a sample sheet from a company called Martrim. Looks the same as the other one, but they seem to have a good range of the vinyl type fabrics.

Do you want me to send it to you Richard?