I found something REALLY CLOSE to MARCASITE

[nello]

Brown-Tastic Tony!

[vintaylor]

Hi Tony,

 

That looks really similar to the material I am using on my interior 

 

 

[iainskea]

I'm sending you my car Vin.

[vintaylor]

haha sure .. happy to take it for a spin across the Island

 

 

Tony, if needed on my s2 all the chrome fixing clips are the same an an early escort mk1.  I bought a pack full off ebay .. Still haven't fit the chrome back on, but side by side they look identical

 

[s1guy]

Door panel pics Tony ?? Lol !!!

[Fridge]

Hi, just catching up on interior restorations, and wondering what the latest consensus is on the best Macacite replacement?

Has anyone tried importing Crypton Suede into the UK from the adopted home of Superman?

I'm toying with either using upholsterer's velvet, or repairing the various tears in the original Macacite and dyeing it with Dylon Suede.

For me, the measure a replacement material is the way it follows the contours of the instrument binnacle without rucking. Most other areas being largely flat.

BTW regarding Nick Fulcher's comments above about there never been a black Macacite, the Lotus Archives confirm that the interior of my February 1978 S1 was indeed black. Certainly the non-faded areas of Marcasite appear black. Or at least extremely dark grey/anthracite. Splitting hairs?

I'd therefore be interested in hearing the thoughts from other S1 owners on their original "black" Marcasite interiors.

Cheers,

David Jinks. 

[lotide]

I own a Eclat S1 from 77. The marcasite interior is still ok, but quite faded... so I want to solve this problem in the near future...

Is Crypton Suede now available in Europe? Does any coachbuilder work with that material now? Nick Fulcher was not very convinced by that...?

Regards Matt

[jonroberts]

On 23/08/2014 at 14:41, s1guy said:

Door panel pics Tony ?? Lol !!!

Is this what you wanted ?

[soldave]

So that's what they should look like!

[s1guy]

Thanks Jon !! Just what I was looking for !!

[lotide]

hi Jon, where did you get it? Looks great!! Need it too for my S1 Eclat.

Regards Matthias 

[jonroberts]

16 minutes ago, lotide said:

hi Jon, where did you get it? Looks great!! Need it too for my S1 Eclat.

Regards Matthias 

It's only available in the USA as far as I am aware  - you'll need to import it or have a buddy over there to get it to you.

https://www.joann.com/home-decor-fabric-crypton-suede-chocolate/9206251.html#q=krypton%2Bsuede&start=1

Jon.

[punky]

Is this brown Marcasite or an alternative?

[drdoom]

Yoiks, Punky !! Looks like the makings of some drag queen's gown. Crushed velvet is what I'd call that.

Cheers😉

[punky]

I do use it everyday as a skirt, but its not what you think!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mikeeech]

Upholstery grade brushed velvet here...

https://www.filinteriors.co.uk/products/crushed-velvet-upholstery-fabric

Maybe the closest thing I have found now.

[Steve V8]

9 hours ago, mikeeech said:

Upholstery grade brushed velvet here...

That's crushed velvet...would look great on the dash in purple with tiger skin seat covers and bouncy air ride.. 😎

[mikeeech]

1 hour ago, Steve V8 said:

That's crushed velvet...would look great on the dash in purple with tiger skin seat covers and bouncy air ride.. 😎

Looks like my tablet autocorrect got the better of me... I was thinking more the black btw!

Edited June 28, 2020 by mikeeech

[badenben]

Hello community,

 

I am currently restoring an Esprit S1 from 1977 with roman bronce  exterior.

Lotus archives (thanks to Andy Graham!) presumes it has been mercasite inside.

 

I've red this disucussion with great interest!

 

Would anybody know where to source the Crypton Suede fabric? Would the crushed velvet be a good alternative?

 

Thanks and best regards,

Ben

 

 

 

[Lou R]

Ben,

I had my S2's interior recovered in Crypton Suede but I used Caviar (black).  I bought it online here in the US from customer.service@joann.com.  I bought 8 yards for about USD 200.  Not sure if it is widely available outside of the US not do I know of any non-US sellers.  At least you can get it if you can find a good color match.  FYI, the upholsterer I used said it was somewhat difficult to work with on tricky corners as it doesn't want to stretch very much.  Anyway, I'm very happy with the end result of using this fabric.  I have some photos somewhere which I will try to post.

Lou R 

 

 

[Rolls]

Hi Lou, do you have any pics please?