byza213 1 Report post Posted May 14, 2012 looking to replace my current trim let me know Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) i was looking at similar with the rarity of alloy trims especially in nz it seems alot easier to sand and gloss paint the ones you have i had a slightly different idea but not sure if it will work Edited May 16, 2012 by jason H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 I converted my E39 (which allanh now has) with wood to the silver trim and man what a difference it made but you can get the black wood type that alot of jap 525is came with for cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmase 19 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Read somewhere ages ago about people using vinyl wrap to redo their interior trim and cover over woodgrain, have a funny feeling it was on an E46 forum in the states. From memory results were better than you'd think. Might be an option for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Heaps of people in the states using 3M vinyl wraps on the trim, and it does come out looking good. Ill be doing mine when i can decide on either black or silver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 A good how to here, actually looks ok with the carbon fibre look..... Interior trim diy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 if any one attempts the vinyl process post some pics i can imagine the different feel non woodgrain would give , feels too old lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Personally, I love the wood trim but vinyl wrapping is pretty easy. You can also get complete sets of non-wood trim on ebay pretty cheaply just check they will ship to NZ. Full silver trim set with shipping to NZ only GBP24... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-silver-t...8#ht_1862wt_956 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) i have a set lined up over here around 250 (motorsport trim) , maybe other bmw wreckers will have the trim also Edited May 16, 2012 by e34play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Read somewhere ages ago about people using vinyl wrap to redo their interior trim and cover over woodgrain, have a funny feeling it was on an E46 forum in the states. From memory results were better than you'd think. Might be an option for you. If you don't want to DIY, a signwriter (one that does car wraps and signs) would do it. Probably cost around $100-150 and would be perfectly finished, so around the same or less than trying to pick up replacement trim from o/seas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 wow so it wasn't just me wanting to cover up the woodgrain with wraps! has anyone use the wraps off trademe? am considering but want to hear results from real users. after looking at the link im definately looking to wrap up my trim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 My mate painted his Montreal Blue to match the car, except the gear lever surround, which is Black I think. Looks quite nice and ties the inside and outside together. If you wanted to paint it silver, Hammerite smooth spray cans are a nice silver colour, but leave t to dry for a week or two to harden properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 ok guys so my mates a sign writer , hes going to wrap my trim for me pics will come once done and if you guys are happy i can arrange and pass on his details going with grey carbon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 like this? i remember this pic from a bmw forum in america was it? I dont think they are wrapped? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) it is wrap , check this http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...d.php?t=1668845 yes he will be wrapping mine like the first pic was a choice between grey carbon. brushed titanium. Matte silver which he has already and doesnt need to order. i wish mine had the tv unit in it ! Edited May 17, 2012 by e34play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 i wish mine had the tv unit in it ! And i wish i could install a normal headunit... damn nav/tv unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 I like how effective a change the wrap is, but can I just say that the contrasting carbon fibre- look stuff seems like the equivalent of black- centred cheap cast aftermarket alloy wheels with inappropriately deep dish. I like the flat grey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 For anyone/everyone looking Brent HARTGE535i's got a full set of brushed silver/ali trim from an '96 E39 523i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 ok guys so my mates a sign writer , hes going to wrap my trim for me pics will come once done and if you guys are happy i can arrange and pass on his details going with grey carbon I know this is 2012 post - but was wondering if you ended up doing this and what the results were? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
