Interior Trims, CF 3M Wrapped

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 06:49 AM

I decided to change the interior trims of my Z4. I have an AW on Color Red with brushed Aluminum in Trims.
I went for a mixture of brushed Aluminum / CF 3M wrap.
I am still debating between the mix Brushed Al & CF or to go all the way CF wrap.

Let me know guys what you think, thanks!
Photo#1: Original Trims
Photo#2: Centre console out.
Photo#3: Centre console trims out
Photo#4: CF 3M wrap (including the ash tray lid), red circle where I was not happy with the result.

Photo#5: CF 3M properly wrapped this time (Left the ash tray cover in Al.)
Photo#6: Centre trims CF wrapped and fitted.
Photo#7: Centre trims CF Wrapped and fitted (2)

VailM3 · 02-19-2013, 07:06 AM

looks really good. You need to have a DIY wright-up. I would be interested in such a swap but with black leather and stock 35is silver brushed trim I dont thing it will look as it does with red seats.

oh and leave the ashtray brushed. The contrast is very nice. Basically leave it like the last picture.

laz4 · 02-19-2013, 07:07 AM

Wow, I hate almost every mod I have seen on this forum. I tend to think that if the designers at BMW didn't execute it that way, then an owner probably won't know better.

That being said, this is beautiful! I think BMW should take note and offer this as a trim option. Although I would go ahead and wrap the ashtray as well. Nice job, congrats!

ManiacGT · 02-19-2013, 07:07 AM

I like it... I think I prefer the ash tray cover in carbon as well though, just my personal choice. But yeah, looks good. Makes the silver ac/air controls look great.

laz4 · 02-19-2013, 07:10 AM

If possible, leave the center finger ridge on the ashtray unwrapped to preserve a silver accent. That plus the silver around the shifter, parking brake and the idrive controller are all enough to give it contrast.

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by laz4

If possible, leave the center finger ridge on the ashtray unwrapped to preserve a silver accent. That plus the silver around the shifter, parking brake and the idrive controller are all enough to give it contrast.

I will try that this weekend and will post a photo once done. Thanks for the suggestion laz4

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VailM3

looks really good. You need to have a DIY wright-up. I would be interested in such a swap but with black leather and stock 35is silver brushed trim I dont thing it will look as it does with red seats.

oh and leave the ashtray brushed. The contrast is very nice. Basically leave it like the last picture.

I will write a DIY this weekend, level of difficulty is moderate. Needs patience...if you have that, it should not be a difficult job...
I agree, I am not sure if I would have done that mod on a black leather. The interior would look too dark, in my opinion..

SchweiZ4 · 02-19-2013, 07:37 AM

Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

Desmo85 · 02-19-2013, 08:54 AM

This looks great! Was the removal easy?
I want to polish some minor scratches and swirls out of my high gloss trim, is there a DIY how to remove the trim?

Asbjorn · 02-19-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by laz4

Wow, I hate almost every mod I have seen on this forum. I tend to think that if the designers at BMW didn't execute it that way, then an owner probably won't know better.

That being said, this is beautiful! I think BMW should take note and offer this as a trim option. Although I would go ahead and wrap the ashtray as well. Nice job, congrats!

+1 very tasteful!

How did you wrap the logo on the steering wheel?

Asbjorn · 02-19-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChRR1000S

This looks great! Was the removal easy?
I want to polish some minor scratches and swirls out of my high gloss trim, is there a DIY how to remove the trim?

I am also very interested in that!

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChRR1000S

This looks great! Was the removal easy?
I want to polish some minor scratches and swirls out of my high gloss trim, is there a DIY how to remove the trim?

The removal is not difficult, you just need to be prudent and patient so not to break the clips.
I used the below tool. Opened the centre console where the (useless cup holders are). Inserted the tool between the black plastic cover and the Al trim. The tool fit just enough, so you need something thin but strong. Pull up gently but firmly. It will clip up and the rest I used my fingers to Pull up. Make sure you don't pull up too much as you have wires connected to the e-break, iDrive knob, normal/sport/sport+, open/close/PDC buttons and the cigarettes lighter...
The difficult trim to pull out is the A/C trim. Spent a good 30 minutes pulling without breaking the so fragile clips. Accesses the first clip from the top left, to the top right of the start/stop button. Once clipped, the remaining used my fingers...

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Asbjrn

Quote:

Originally Posted by laz4

Wow, I hate almost every mod I have seen on this forum. I tend to think that if the designers at BMW didn't execute it that way, then an owner probably won't know better.

That being said, this is beautiful! I think BMW should take note and offer this as a trim option. Although I would go ahead and wrap the ashtray as well. Nice job, congrats!

+1 very tasteful!

How did you wrap the logo on the steering wheel?

Logo: bought from Bimmian the Dynamic Silver and Black CF rounded emblems. (Stickers)

laz4 · 02-19-2013, 10:58 AM

I would put the badge on the steering wheel back to normal. Mods really reveal themselves as mods when you mess with the brand. BMW would never alter their logo under any circumstances. This fact, while often not in the onlookers immediate consciousness, sets off a suspicion that something is off or just feels cheap.

I'm only sharing these knit-picky thoughts because I really like what you've done.

teezee · 02-19-2013, 02:14 PM

Amazing how the trim wrap completely changes the character of the interior

clydebmwz4 · 02-19-2013, 04:26 PM

beautiful result ! perfect combination with red seats! well done

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laz4

I would put the badge on the steering wheel back to normal. Mods really reveal themselves as mods when you mess with the brand. BMW would never alter their logo under any circumstances. This fact, while often not in the onlookers immediate consciousness, sets off a suspicion that something is off or just feels cheap.

I'm only sharing these knit-picky thoughts because I really like what you've done.

Thanks for sharing your opinion laz4, I appreciate it.
+1

Land_Shark · 02-19-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clydebmwz4

beautiful result ! perfect combination with red seats! well done

Thanks

Constant.S · 02-19-2013, 08:29 PM

I love it!!! Plus it will keep the original trim scratch free! Well done sir!

stickshifter69 · 02-20-2013, 01:50 AM

It's refreshing to see folks taking the time to personalize their rides.

SWO Daddy · 02-20-2013, 03:59 AM

well done. i plan on doing this as well.

Nkc · 02-20-2013, 08:16 AM

Great job. Looks great with the red seat combo. I wish i had red damnit. So what's the deal with the rice paddle thing on the 4th pic?

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Land_Shark In The Flesh 23 Rep 600 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Interior Trims, CF 3M Wrapped I decided to change the interior trims of my Z4. I have an AW on Color Red with brushed Aluminum in Trims. I went for a mixture of brushed Aluminum / CF 3M wrap. I am still debating between the mix Brushed Al & CF or to go all the way CF wrap. Let me know guys what you think, thanks! Photo#1: Original Trims Photo#2: Centre console out. Photo#3: Centre console trims out Photo#4: CF 3M wrap (including the ash tray lid), red circle where I was not happy with the result. Photo#5: CF 3M properly wrapped this time (Left the ash tray cover in Al.) Photo#6: Centre trims CF wrapped and fitted. Photo#7: Centre trims CF Wrapped and fitted (2) Attached Images Last edited by Land_Shark; 02-19-2013 at 06:55 AM..
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Desmo85 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 329 Posts Drives: E60 / E87 / E89 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoBe iTrader: (0)	This looks great! Was the removal easy? I want to polish some minor scratches and swirls out of my high gloss trim, is there a DIY how to remove the trim?
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laz4 Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2012 Titanium Silver Z4 35i Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I would put the badge on the steering wheel back to normal. Mods really reveal themselves as mods when you mess with the brand. BMW would never alter their logo under any circumstances. This fact, while often not in the onlookers immediate consciousness, sets off a suspicion that something is off or just feels cheap. I'm only sharing these knit-picky thoughts because I really like what you've done.
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teezee Freude am Fahren 35 Rep 383 Posts Drives: E89 Z4, E46 325iT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here,There and Everywhere iTrader: (0)	Amazing how the trim wrap completely changes the character of the interior __________________ 2011 E89 Z4 M Sport (Euro Delivery, Performance Center redelivery), Extended Nappa leather, Eisenmann Sport Exhaust 2003 E46 325i Touring
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VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	looks really good. You need to have a DIY wright-up. I would be interested in such a swap but with black leather and stock 35is silver brushed trim I dont thing it will look as it does with red seats. oh and leave the ashtray brushed. The contrast is very nice. Basically leave it like the last picture.
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laz4 Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2012 Titanium Silver Z4 35i Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Wow, I hate almost every mod I have seen on this forum. I tend to think that if the designers at BMW didn't execute it that way, then an owner probably won't know better. That being said, this is beautiful! I think BMW should take note and offer this as a trim option. Although I would go ahead and wrap the ashtray as well. Nice job, congrats!
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ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	I like it... I think I prefer the ash tray cover in carbon as well though, just my personal choice. But yeah, looks good. Makes the silver ac/air controls look great.
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laz4 Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2012 Titanium Silver Z4 35i Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	If possible, leave the center finger ridge on the ashtray unwrapped to preserve a silver accent. That plus the silver around the shifter, parking brake and the idrive controller are all enough to give it contrast.
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clydebmwz4 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 202 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brussels, Belgium iTrader: (0)	beautiful result ! perfect combination with red seats! well done
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Constant.S Resistance is futile... 54 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	I love it!!! Plus it will keep the original trim scratch free! Well done sir! __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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stickshifter69 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It's refreshing to see folks taking the time to personalize their rides.
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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	Great job. Looks great with the red seat combo. I wish i had red damnit. So what's the deal with the rice paddle thing on the 4th pic? __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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