Interior Trim

Aleppo · 11-06-2010, 02:17 AM

Has anyone had their interior trim painted in the exterior body color? If so, could you kindly post some pictures? I'm getting a Deep Sea Blue with Ivory White Z4 soon and I was thinking of taking out the Anthracite Wood trim and having it painted in body color. Opinions?

Thanks in advance!

Memphis1 · 11-06-2010, 10:51 AM

You mean like a Porsche? Where they paint the transmission tunnel and door panels? I think it won't look good on DSB and Ivory, maybe only the yellow version might look good, you need it to be something a little crazy looking. DSB is too "clean" of a combo to look good with blue bits inside.

HerrK · 11-06-2010, 10:58 AM

Yuch!

Land_Shark · 11-06-2010, 11:02 AM

I suggest you brush on your PhotoShop skills.. Take a clear photo of your interior, change your trim color into the DSB of your exterior and see how you like it... Emmm... Not my favorite certainly....

Aleppo · 11-06-2010, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, Land Shark, i took your advice and did it in photoshop (attached), and honestly i kind of like it. The key is to find someone that can make the trim have the same finish as the paint, just like Memphis 1 said about Porsche. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies that provide such a service?

teezee · 11-06-2010, 04:17 PM

It would certainly be unique! Good luck with your decision.

HerrK · 11-06-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleppo

Thanks for the feedback guys, Land Shark, i took your advice and did it in photoshop (attached), and honestly i kind of like it. The key is to find someone that can make the trim have the same finish as the paint, just like Memphis 1 said about Porsche. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies that provide such a service?

Any reputable local auto body shop can paint them for you. Just have them apply a couple coats of good automotive epoxy based clear top coat to maintain the finish. If you remove/install them youself, I'd guesstimate about $300-$400 for a top notch dust free job. Cheers!

teagueAMX · 11-06-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleppo

Thanks for the feedback guys, Land Shark, i took your advice and did it in photoshop (attached), and honestly i kind of like it. The key is to find someone that can make the trim have the same finish as the paint, just like Memphis 1 said about Porsche. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies that provide such a service?

Cool!

richard in NC · 11-06-2010, 06:25 PM

I would get a set of the aluminum trim pieces (or the base silver matte) and paint them. It might be easier than painting over the "plastic" coasting over the wood. Plus you'd still have the originals if it doesn't turn out.

teagueAMX · 11-06-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

I would get a set of the aluminum trim pieces (or the base silver matte) and paint them. It might be easier than painting over the "plastic" coasting over the wood. Plus you'd still have the originals if it doesn't turn out.

+1

That's a good idea and pretty much the same idea others use when they change their front grills to full black

Land_Shark · 11-07-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Aleppo

Thanks for the feedback guys, Land Shark, i took your advice and did it in photoshop (attached), and honestly i kind of like it. The key is to find someone that can make the trim have the same finish as the paint, just like Memphis 1 said about Porsche. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies that provide such a service?

Turned out not bad at all... Definetly a unique one...

You should be able to find a good paintshop, if you use the existent ones, you won't be able to go back to your originals (keep that in mind)
Good Luck and keep us updated...

Aleppo · 11-09-2010, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the tips guys! Richard, i def agree with your advice and will order another set of matt trim to have painted as opposed to taking a risk with the anthracite. will let you guys know as soon as i get it done.

teezee · 11-09-2010, 10:35 AM

That will be a cool and interesting mod. I am looking forward to seeing the results.

HerrK · 11-09-2010, 11:08 AM

You should be able to get the five satin silver tirm pieces for about $1000 + paint. So it will a be reasonably cheap customizing job. Post some pics when your done.

lukejadi · 07-12-2017, 02:03 AM

I had a silver trims. Was trying to plastidip them in 2 colors, then was trying to vinyl wrap them in 2 colors. The effect was... cheap. Then I went to a proffessional and... here it is

NoQuarter · 07-12-2017, 10:09 AM

Looks great!

C.D.335xi · 07-13-2017, 03:33 AM

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	You mean like a Porsche? Where they paint the transmission tunnel and door panels? I think it won't look good on DSB and Ivory, maybe only the yellow version might look good, you need it to be something a little crazy looking. DSB is too "clean" of a combo to look good with blue bits inside. __________________
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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)	I suggest you brush on your PhotoShop skills.. Take a clear photo of your interior, change your trim color into the DSB of your exterior and see how you like it... Emmm... Not my favorite certainly....
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Aleppo New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: \| iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback guys, Land Shark, i took your advice and did it in photoshop (attached), and honestly i kind of like it. The key is to find someone that can make the trim have the same finish as the paint, just like Memphis 1 said about Porsche. Does anyone know of any aftermarket companies that provide such a service? Attached Images
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I would get a set of the aluminum trim pieces (or the base silver matte) and paint them. It might be easier than painting over the "plastic" coasting over the wood. Plus you'd still have the originals if it doesn't turn out. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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Aleppo New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: \| iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tips guys! Richard, i def agree with your advice and will order another set of matt trim to have painted as opposed to taking a risk with the anthracite. will let you guys know as soon as i get it done.
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teezee Freude am Fahren 34 Rep 383 Posts Drives: E89 Z4, E46 325iT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here,There and Everywhere iTrader: (0)	That will be a cool and interesting mod. I am looking forward to seeing the results. __________________ 2011 E89 Z4 M Sport (Euro Delivery, Performance Center redelivery), Extended Nappa leather, Eisenmann Sport Exhaust 2003 E46 325i Touring
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HerrK Captain 41 Rep 640 Posts Drives: 21 X5 40i, 77 R100Rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	You should be able to get the five satin silver tirm pieces for about $1000 + paint. So it will a be reasonably cheap customizing job. Post some pics when your done. __________________ HerrK - 2021 X5 40i M Sport l PCD l Atlantis Blue/Ext'd Tartufo Merino l M Sport w/blue Calipers l Matt Popular l HK Sound l 740's l Exec & Drive Pro Pack Sold w/Great Memories - E89 Z4 l ED 2010 l 2011 35i l Crimson/Ext'd Coral Red w/Alum l 6 sp MT l Prem Sound l Sport Pack l 296's
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