Aluminum trim?
07-02-2011, 07:19 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Platinum Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Sport Pkg
I may be in the minority, but I don't like the way my bamboo anthracite trim looks with my black interior. There's just not enough contrast. So I'm considering going to aluminum, which I think will look great. (That's what I had on my beloved but deceased E46, and it looked great!) However, the aluminum trim kits I can find are like $1200. (Are they kidding?) Does anyone know where I can find aluminum trim kits at a reasonable price. Also, any idea what I should ask when selling my bamboo anthracite? It's in excellent condition, but does have one small scratch by the shift console.
07-02-2011, 07:42 AM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
why not just DIY it and repaint the trim yourself?
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
07-02-2011, 08:53 AM
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why not just DIY it and repaint the trim yourself?
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
07-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
07-02-2011, 10:50 AM
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why not just DIY it and repaint the trim yourself?
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
here's what member andy545i did: http://forums.5serie...post__p__541936
here's piano black: http://forums.5serie...post__p__536321
regarding an asking price for your trim, you can check getbmwparts.com and/or realoem.com to see what the BNIB cost is and go from there...
07-02-2011, 01:40 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
07-02-2011, 01:44 PM
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07-02-2011, 01:48 PM
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Not an actual DIY, but vinyling the trim is included in this thread.
The vinyl is 'Brushed Aluminium' by Foliatec.
- Antti -
The vinyl is 'Brushed Aluminium' by Foliatec.
- Antti -
Thanks for the guidance!