Interior Trim
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From: Leavenworth KS
My Ride: 2007 530 XI, 19 VMR VB3, matte grills, RPI scoop, MTEC V2 Angel Eyes
Hello to all in this awesome forum!! just to start off, I have a 2007 530 xi and I'm happy to say that I did a couple mods this week. I just recieved my matte black grills and red RPI scoop from Trinity of course. I also got the rubber mats and I cleaned the inside!!! and I got new tires for my stock rims, Yokahama as530's ( cant wait for great weather to slap on the 19 vmr vb3's)AWWWWWWW I'm happy!! anyways the guidance needed is for advice or recommendation for my interior trim. I absolutely hate wood grain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would rather have metalic silver or matte black. so...I'm thinking of taking off the trim and painting it matte black. I am guessing I will spray primer and them the paint. please, any comments would be awesome!!!!
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
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My first reaction...
You better be one heck a good painter with professional grade prep, paint and clear coat or you are going to end up looking like
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It's just wood, it can be painted, but not if you are planning on hitting it with a rattle can :thumbsdown:
You better be one heck a good painter with professional grade prep, paint and clear coat or you are going to end up looking like
.It's just wood, it can be painted, but not if you are planning on hitting it with a rattle can :thumbsdown:
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U can take off the trim, and paint it metallic black. It will seriously bring out the car. U would have to remove the door panels. Or u can purchase CF vinyl from us and wrap it. The choice is yours.
My honest opinion, I would paint it metallic black or piano black. It LOOKS AMAZING! Sand it down, wipe it down, spray primer, then base, and LACQUER (not clear coat but LACQUER). My second choice would be wrapping it in CF wrap. I dont like metallic silver though.
Here's a preview of what we did for an E90:
Here's a picture on an e46:
My honest opinion, I would paint it metallic black or piano black. It LOOKS AMAZING! Sand it down, wipe it down, spray primer, then base, and LACQUER (not clear coat but LACQUER). My second choice would be wrapping it in CF wrap. I dont like metallic silver though.
Here's a preview of what we did for an E90:
Here's a picture on an e46:
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From: Leavenworth KS
My Ride: 2007 530 XI, 19 VMR VB3, matte grills, RPI scoop, MTEC V2 Angel Eyes
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was going to be the rattle can man!!! dang, guess I have to re think my course of action!!!
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My Ride: 2007 530 XI, 19 VMR VB3, matte grills, RPI scoop, MTEC V2 Angel Eyes
U can take off the trim, and paint it metallic black. It will seriously bring out the car. U would have to remove the door panels. Or u can purchase CF vinyl from us and wrap it. The choice is yours.
My honest opinion, I would paint it metallic black or piano black. It LOOKS AMAZING! Sand it down, wipe it down, spray primer, then base, and LACQUER (not clear coat but LACQUER). My second choice would be wrapping it in CF wrap. I dont like metallic silver though.
Here's a preview of what we did for an E90:
Here's a picture on an e46:
My honest opinion, I would paint it metallic black or piano black. It LOOKS AMAZING! Sand it down, wipe it down, spray primer, then base, and LACQUER (not clear coat but LACQUER). My second choice would be wrapping it in CF wrap. I dont like metallic silver though.
Here's a preview of what we did for an E90:
Here's a picture on an e46:
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I would go with a vinyl wrap as gives a great finish and can be returned back to stock if required. Doesn't have to be carbon fibre effect, there are hundreds of colours n effects out there to choose from including 3m's excellent machined alloy effect.
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
+ 1 on the wrap. Lots of chances to change your mind and correct mistakes.
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Remember... you got a great car. Show the respect - it aint no HonDUH!
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check out my post, we wrap in 3m carbon fiber. 
https://5series.net/forums/topic/105...1#entry1260339
https://5series.net/forums/topic/105...1#entry1260339
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i want that machined alloy effect! where do i buy this/ who does it?
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