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07-22-2009, 06:05 PM
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Hey guys...
I'd like to change the wood trim and the silver door handles in my car...
I don't have the hundreds of dollars to buy actual new pieces (unless someone here has some amazing deal for me!!)
What do you all think the best options are/pros and cons??
A. Painting? (I'd like color suggestions, I have black leather) -- My biggest worry is having a matte spray paint feel instead of a nice smooth natural plastic feel.
B. Vinyl Wrapping -- not real sure what Vinyl wrap feels like?
C. The Carbon Fiber wrapping the PYSpeed is offering up -- afraid it'll feel too fabric-ish and not sure how I'd feel about the carbon fiber look?
Let me know what you guys think, your opinions are greatly valued in my book!
I'd like to change the wood trim and the silver door handles in my car...
I don't have the hundreds of dollars to buy actual new pieces (unless someone here has some amazing deal for me!!)
What do you all think the best options are/pros and cons??
A. Painting? (I'd like color suggestions, I have black leather) -- My biggest worry is having a matte spray paint feel instead of a nice smooth natural plastic feel.
B. Vinyl Wrapping -- not real sure what Vinyl wrap feels like?
C. The Carbon Fiber wrapping the PYSpeed is offering up -- afraid it'll feel too fabric-ish and not sure how I'd feel about the carbon fiber look?
Let me know what you guys think, your opinions are greatly valued in my book!
07-22-2009, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by slm6715' post='950968' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:05 PM
Hey guys...
I'd like to change the wood trim and the silver door handles in my car...
I don't have the hundreds of dollars to buy actual new pieces (unless someone here has some amazing deal for me!!)
What do you all think the best options are/pros and cons??
A. Painting? (I'd like color suggestions, I have black leather) -- My biggest worry is having a matte spray paint feel instead of a nice smooth natural plastic feel.
B. Vinyl Wrapping -- not real sure what Vinyl wrap feels like?
C. The Carbon Fiber wrapping the PYSpeed is offering up -- afraid it'll feel too fabric-ish and not sure how I'd feel about the carbon fiber look?
Let me know what you guys think, your opinions are greatly valued in my book!
I'd like to change the wood trim and the silver door handles in my car...
I don't have the hundreds of dollars to buy actual new pieces (unless someone here has some amazing deal for me!!)
What do you all think the best options are/pros and cons??
A. Painting? (I'd like color suggestions, I have black leather) -- My biggest worry is having a matte spray paint feel instead of a nice smooth natural plastic feel.
B. Vinyl Wrapping -- not real sure what Vinyl wrap feels like?
C. The Carbon Fiber wrapping the PYSpeed is offering up -- afraid it'll feel too fabric-ish and not sure how I'd feel about the carbon fiber look?
Let me know what you guys think, your opinions are greatly valued in my book!
07-22-2009, 06:13 PM
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Vinyl will bubble over time and you'll hate it. Personally I'd just pull the trigger and purchase all new trim of your choosing. If you're going to do something, do it right the first time.
07-22-2009, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 415BMW' post='950973' date='Jul 22 2009, 10:17 PM
Do a search for piano black trim. looked pretty cool. Doesn't go with my interior but may work with your black interior
07-27-2009, 12:31 PM
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You can find full trim kits on ebay for around $700-800. Most options are available...silver cube, titanium etc...
Not sure what they go for new from the dealer?
Not sure what they go for new from the dealer?
07-28-2009, 12:12 AM
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wrapping the trim is not that hard, if you get the CF fabric. Tricky in some places - yes, but not hard by any stretch, unless you are a clumsy person
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looks like you're not in position to spend 700-800 on a new set of trim (do correct me if I'm wrong)
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no replacing/ wrapping the door handles. You'd have to paint or powdercoat and that just looks like a whole lotta pain in the ...
I'd wrap the trim in CF fabric IF your original trim is noticably flawed. Otherwise, get some money together and just buy the piano black or CF trim - or whatever else you desire.
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looks like you're not in position to spend 700-800 on a new set of trim (do correct me if I'm wrong)
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no replacing/ wrapping the door handles. You'd have to paint or powdercoat and that just looks like a whole lotta pain in the ...
I'd wrap the trim in CF fabric IF your original trim is noticably flawed. Otherwise, get some money together and just buy the piano black or CF trim - or whatever else you desire.