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Old 03-23-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='259035' date='Mar 24 2006, 12:05 AM
nice job re filara
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u know not many people have the ability to do it
we are only a few
No, it's an easy DIY. Believe me!!
The only difficult part of the mod is the dismantle of the pieces without to scratch or brake them.
Dealers have some special tools for this job.

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You stole my idea! I was going to do that but my car has been at the dealer forever. It's all good, nice job. I'm going to actually use the same paint that is used on the exterior, Silver Grey Metallic, hope it looks as good as yours.
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Great job. What about a manual for diy.

I guess you didn?t spray it just on top of the titan II.
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What I'm afraid is it'll peel off over the time. No?
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='259085' date='Mar 23 2006, 06:38 PM
What I'm afraid is it'll peel off over the time. No?

Exactly. What about if you took the pieces to the bodyshop perhaps and had them use exterior paint?
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Originally Posted by Harry' post='259080
What I'm afraid is it'll peel off over the time. No?
Noway this color to peel off, if you prepare well the surface. (slight wet rubbing with a 2000 sandpaper)
The titan II color is also a painting.
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Originally Posted by xexyus' post='259098' date='Mar 24 2006, 01:58 AM
Exactly. What about if you took the pieces to the bodyshop perhaps and had them use exterior paint?
Then, the surface will be glossy because of the clear coat and you car's interior will smell for a long time,
axcept if they use water based colors.
I don't like the glossy finish for the interior. This acrilic silver effect color is semi gloss (like Titan II was) and match perfect to my taste.
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clear coated? how many layers
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how does the new shift knob feel compared to the original?
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Originally Posted by patton' post='259303' date='Mar 24 2006, 02:07 PM
how does the new shift knob feel compared to the original?
The feeling is softer and sportier now, plus a little shorter at gear shifts.
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