Interior Trim Options

[thomas135]

Hi All,

I've got the silver trim in my 135i (Not sure of the proper name, but have attached a picture).



I'm currently looking at options of replacing it, as I find it a bit too bright. A couple of things I have considered (with questions):

— I was going to attempt the carbon fibre wrap, but worried the un-even surface would cause problems, has anyone done this?

— I priced up the BMW carbon replacement but at 2k + I just can't justify it. (Would prefer to spend that on a tune or better tyres). Does anyone have any other alternatives on where I could source another set of trim (even just a black or dark charcoal etc. would be fine).

— Was considering having it painted matte black (has anyone done this?) I just didn't want it to look cheap or home-brew!

Thank you!

[pavo335]

i like it! but then again I got it

[andrew@southernBM]

email me your vin and i'll see what i can do for you.

[MMorbo]

I had the flat silver, performance finish i think it was called.

I had it wrapped in a carbon finish by CarbonDemon... Went down this path rather then the BMW one as this was a matt carbon, not a gloss carbon... much easier on the eyes.

Wrap cost me a little over 300 + 50 postage, from brisbane to sydney and back + 2 hours to assemble and disassemble at home...

i have some pics sitting around somewhere... will post them up if you are interested.

[ippykaye]

unfortunatey, u will find it hard to wrap as it's textured

[MMorbo]

I have seen them done with a thicker vinyl wrap that might cover the texture. Like a matching leather.

The carbon wrap I applied does have a slight texture, not sure if it would cover the current.

[avecta]

Navy alcantara ftw! costed me 30 bucks to do all of the trim and looks LAMBO!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/img1740d.jpg/

Btw you can choose the colour you want if you prefer straight out black.

[thomas135]

Originally Posted by avecta

Navy alcantara ftw! costed me 30 bucks to do all of the trim and looks LAMBO!

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/img1740d.jpg/

Btw you can choose the colour you want if you prefer straight out black.

Nice one!

Did you just remove / paint yourself?

[avecta]

Originally Posted by thomas135

Nice one!

Did you just remove / paint yourself?

Before I got the car I looked at the diy's on the forums and decided this was going to be my first mod! It was because I had the old man's wood grain =Z

Anyways, I looked around for the material (not paint) and bought the adhesive (automotive and marine) from bunnings. Took me 2 hours in total because I had to wait for the glue to set just enough so that I could install it.