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Oct 15, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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My interior trim wrapping project Failed. That brushed aluminum vinyl was pain to put on. is is not flax-able as other vinyls as CF. I had also 3M gloss black vinyl laying around and I tried it. I think I like the look more than aluminum or CF. but I say it takes time as OP sad and I still have bubbles and edges are not smooth also . I decided to paint it professionally Piano black as my trims are off now but I did not know that the door trim was so hard to remove as it seamed easiest to me it turned PITA. removing door panels to take small piece off seams a lot of work to me and not worth it. I broke them and going to use a glue or some double sided tape to put them back.

It's all about the heat gun. The heat gun is key! I just removed one door panel and it was a snap. No clips broken. The trim is held in by a few screws which were simple to remove and it slid right out.

Oct 15, 2011 | 04:25 PM

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Come down to El Paso and do mine C. I do not have any money but I make a heck of a grilled cheese!

Oct 15, 2011 | 04:52 PM

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Come down to El Paso and do mine C. I do not have any money but I make a heck of a grilled cheese!

I'm in Dallas every month or so, as I have an office there. Meet me there and I'll do it.

Oct 15, 2011 | 06:19 PM

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I will bring the grilled cheese!

Oct 16, 2011 | 01:48 AM

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Looks good for now, in the heat the concave parts might start to lift. 3M sell a primer solution that prevents this happening.

Good job though, looks really clean.

Oct 16, 2011 | 03:59 AM

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How do you access the door trim screw? As I see you have to remove door panel to get there. Are they same in all pre-LCIs?

Oct 16, 2011 | 07:39 AM

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Are they same in all pre-LCIs?

Yes. However, I have an LCI.

Oct 16, 2011 | 07:41 AM

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Looks good for now, in the heat the concave parts might start to lift. 3M sell a primer solution that prevents this happening.

Good job though, looks really clean.

I used glue around the inside edges, so I shouldn't have a problem. I viewed many videos and tutorials online before starting the project. I chose not to use the primer, as it's easier to remove the face of the vinyl, should I sell the car down the road.