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10-27-2004, 08:03 AM
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I wouldn't try a paint install myself, either, even though I've done 3 headlight installs. The stuff is really sticky, can stretch out of shape, etc.
For the iDrive cover, you just pop the knob off and decide how much area you want to cover. I didn't have confidence in my ability to accurately cut the whole console out, so I opted for the immediate area around the knob. That way, I had liberty with the shape of the template.
Plus, the film is very very clear, but does have a slightly rippled texture, more than the wood finish. I'm not sure I'd want that texture for the whole console.
For the iDrive cover, you just pop the knob off and decide how much area you want to cover. I didn't have confidence in my ability to accurately cut the whole console out, so I opted for the immediate area around the knob. That way, I had liberty with the shape of the template.
Plus, the film is very very clear, but does have a slightly rippled texture, more than the wood finish. I'm not sure I'd want that texture for the whole console.
10-27-2004, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 27 2004, 03:23 PM
[quote name='andy545' date='Oct 27 2004, 03:34 AM']Just not sure about the installation. If I screw up, these people aren't just around the corner and for this money you want to get it right the first time... 
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[/quote]Jim, I think you're right. "Sticky and stretchy" sounds already to me to be out of my handyman league..
I find it strange to say the least that this stuff is not available/promoted in Europe. <_<
As if you don't have stones flying off from trucks ahead of you. Looks like the small BMW paintkit for the chips and marks....again.....
12-17-2004, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by John W' date='Oct 26 2004, 09:49 PM
OK, so it pales in comparison to the news on Bluetooth, but here's an easy DIY.
I noticed that the wood on the console around the iDrive knob has been starting to show scratches, curved around the outside of the knob.? Not sure if it's my wife's fingernails or the guys at the carwash, but the car's only 3 months old, so I wanted to stop the damage.
I cut a template for the area surrounding the knob, cut it out of 3M clear bra material, and placed it.? It's barely noticeable, and should stop the wood from being damaged.?
Here's the template
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Here it is after installation
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Cost almost nothing but a half hour of effort.
I noticed that the wood on the console around the iDrive knob has been starting to show scratches, curved around the outside of the knob.? Not sure if it's my wife's fingernails or the guys at the carwash, but the car's only 3 months old, so I wanted to stop the damage.
I cut a template for the area surrounding the knob, cut it out of 3M clear bra material, and placed it.? It's barely noticeable, and should stop the wood from being damaged.?
Here's the template
Attachment 2948
Here it is after installation
Attachment 2949
Cost almost nothing but a half hour of effort.
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Thanks,
Ching-Ho Cheng
12-17-2004, 09:46 PM
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12-18-2004, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' date='Oct 27 2004, 08:18 AM
[quote name='JDN' date='Oct 27 2004, 03:23 PM'][quote name='andy545' date='Oct 27 2004, 03:34 AM']Just not sure about the installation. If I screw up, these people aren't just around the corner and for this money you want to get it right the first time...
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[/quote]Jim, I think you're right. "Sticky and stretchy" sounds already to me to be out of my handyman league..
I find it strange to say the least that this stuff is not available/promoted in Europe. <_<
As if you don't have stones flying off from trucks ahead of you. Looks like the small BMW paintkit for the chips and marks....again.....
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You might have some business up for you...
learn it and install it on people cars.... good side business...
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