Wrapped my interior trim pieces...
07-13-2013, 03:39 PM
#1
Wrapped my interior trim pieces...
I got sick of replacing the scratched/chipped trim pieces, so I decided to wrap them. Didn't want to do regular (black) carbon fiber b/c I thought it would make the interior too dark. I used 3M silver carbon fiber di-noc wrap. It's textured and very reflective so it looks a lot lighter/brighter/whiter in the pics than it actually is in person. I left the chrome trim pieces unwrapped just to break it up a little. I tried to wrap the top of the shifter ****, but that trim can't be removed. I couldn't get a clean cut so I left it alone
Took about 10-12 hours total to take everything apart, wrap the pieces then re-install everything. Probably could've done it a little faster, but I took my time to make sure the pattern matched across all of the pieces. It wasn't hard to do but it requires a lot of patience and fine motor skills...if you don't have both, don't bother trying lol
Overall I'm happy with it
Took about 10-12 hours total to take everything apart, wrap the pieces then re-install everything. Probably could've done it a little faster, but I took my time to make sure the pattern matched across all of the pieces. It wasn't hard to do but it requires a lot of patience and fine motor skills...if you don't have both, don't bother trying lol
Overall I'm happy with it
07-13-2013, 07:39 PM
#3
Registered User
Finished product looks great! Which piece would you say was the hardest to wrap? Also you can always go with the m45 shifter to get the complete look?
Last edited by onelovechicago; 07-13-2013 at 07:48 PM.
07-13-2013, 08:26 PM
#4
Yes, I thought about switching to the M45 **** since its all black.
Thank you! The radio bezel and the bezels around the shifter were the most difficult to remove because there are a ton of screws and a bunch of small pieces that need to be removed in addition to the bezels themselves. The radio bezel was the most difficult to wrap because of all the cutouts that had to be done. The door trim and the trim over the glove box were very simple to remove and to wrap
Thank you! The radio bezel and the bezels around the shifter were the most difficult to remove because there are a ton of screws and a bunch of small pieces that need to be removed in addition to the bezels themselves. The radio bezel was the most difficult to wrap because of all the cutouts that had to be done. The door trim and the trim over the glove box were very simple to remove and to wrap
07-13-2013, 10:13 PM
#5
Nice job, came out great! I've got a 3m 1080 sample pack w/ about 30 vinyl colors & styles and that silver looks good. It's funny how it shows up in your photos as white CF. Looks like you really took your time and paid attention to the details, particularly keeping all the weave angles proper, that can be a chore.
One question, I've done quite a few vinyl projects and was thinking about interior trim wrap. Looking over a lot of the pieces it seems like quite a few pieces could be wrapped without removing from the vehicle, such as the door and dash trim. Seems like there's enough gap to get the wrap and still effectively edge seal it. I know some like the radio you'd want it removed so you can wrap around and seal from the inside, and get a better seal on those visible edges. I'd like to hear your opinions & appreciate the help, and again, nice job!
One question, I've done quite a few vinyl projects and was thinking about interior trim wrap. Looking over a lot of the pieces it seems like quite a few pieces could be wrapped without removing from the vehicle, such as the door and dash trim. Seems like there's enough gap to get the wrap and still effectively edge seal it. I know some like the radio you'd want it removed so you can wrap around and seal from the inside, and get a better seal on those visible edges. I'd like to hear your opinions & appreciate the help, and again, nice job!
07-13-2013, 10:50 PM
#6
Thanks man. Yea its definitely more silver in person...i agree, it looks white in the pics. Its lighter than the stock trim, but not as light as it looks in person.
I wouldn't try wrapping any of the pieces without removing them. While there is a decent gap between the door trim and the panel, you won't be able to get a smooth edge on the rounded parts of the trim without pulling it tight and wrapping it behind the piece. The door trim and the trim above the glove box are VERY easy the remove. It would take you a lot longer to try to wrap those pieces while they're still on the car than it would for you to remove, wrap and reinstall them.
I wouldn't try wrapping any of the pieces without removing them. While there is a decent gap between the door trim and the panel, you won't be able to get a smooth edge on the rounded parts of the trim without pulling it tight and wrapping it behind the piece. The door trim and the trim above the glove box are VERY easy the remove. It would take you a lot longer to try to wrap those pieces while they're still on the car than it would for you to remove, wrap and reinstall them.
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07-14-2013, 12:27 AM
#7
Thanks man. Yea its definitely more silver in person...i agree, it looks white in the pics. Its lighter than the stock trim, but not as light as it looks in person.
I wouldn't try wrapping any of the pieces without removing them. While there is a decent gap between the door trim and the panel, you won't be able to get a smooth edge on the rounded parts of the trim without pulling it tight and wrapping it behind the piece. The door trim and the trim above the glove box are VERY easy the remove. It would take you a lot longer to try to wrap those pieces while they're still on the car than it would for you to remove, wrap and reinstall them.
I wouldn't try wrapping any of the pieces without removing them. While there is a decent gap between the door trim and the panel, you won't be able to get a smooth edge on the rounded parts of the trim without pulling it tight and wrapping it behind the piece. The door trim and the trim above the glove box are VERY easy the remove. It would take you a lot longer to try to wrap those pieces while they're still on the car than it would for you to remove, wrap and reinstall them.
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07-14-2013, 11:36 AM
#9
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Sorry to butt in OP
Couldn't help myself
07-14-2013, 12:47 PM
#10
I bought a 5' x 2' roll. I have a piece left thats about 1' x 1'. The material is pretty forgiving...if it creases, bubbles or folds over on itself you just heat it up and stretch it out...just dont stretch it too much or else you'll get curves in the pattern. Definitely go to an arts and crafts store and pick up an exacto knife with a fine blade...it really helps to make sharp cuts...I tried using scissors and a regular razor blade at first but its a lot harder that way.
07-18-2013, 08:23 PM
#14
Registered User
Anyone think it would look weird to do silver CF on the horizontal aluminum trim and carbon fiber else where like steering wheel, in front of the center arm rest before the aluminum trim, and the door grabs?