Interior Color Change - Beige to Black 2-Tone
02-20-2009, 01:26 PM
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In a prior posting I showed the install of the Multi-Function Comfort Seats to replace my standard seats. I bought black seats and installed them in my beige interior car.
The next step was to change the color from beige to black on some door panel pieces, the top of the center console and the rear seats. To accomplish this I used Surflex. I have used this product before in one of my Porsches and highly recommend it. Unfortunately, I only ordered one 8 ounce can and ran out. I still need to do the driver's side doors and the finish detail work.
But, the below photos give you an idea of where I am going.
The next step was to change the color from beige to black on some door panel pieces, the top of the center console and the rear seats. To accomplish this I used Surflex. I have used this product before in one of my Porsches and highly recommend it. Unfortunately, I only ordered one 8 ounce can and ran out. I still need to do the driver's side doors and the finish detail work.
But, the below photos give you an idea of where I am going.
02-20-2009, 01:44 PM
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I remember when you switched to comfort seats. Those rear seats look great in black now. 
How long does Surflex last before (if ever) it starts to have noticeable fade?
02-20-2009, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Came out nice. I like the contrast. Maybe BMW should think about these interior color combos...
Excellent Work. Looks Amazing 
02-20-2009, 03:16 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Very unique look.
02-20-2009, 04:18 PM
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That looks nice man, great job. from your last thread i got the impression you were going for two tone seats, like beige sides and black down the middle. but this looks good too.
02-20-2009, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='797969' date='Feb 20 2009, 07:16 PM
Very unique look.
I do agree that darker trim to replace the wood ... maybe CF? Any plans for that yet?
02-20-2009, 06:14 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
looks good