Carbon Wrap To Match OEM Carbon Leather

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by jdamore

Looking good! I actually found that the pieces that you have already done, to be the hardest. Go for it!

I haven't really looked into the CIC controller well enough (I have CCC). Does the controller trim come off like the CCC?

Thanks, dude. That is encouraging to hear. Once I figured out my technique with the little panels, it made it a lot easier. Your advice and encouragement has been much appreciated throughout!

My plan of attack is to spray glue the entire top surface, secure the upholstery over the entire top surface, then attach it to the outside edges. At that point, I think I can take my time cutting out the inside areas and securing them one by one.

I was able to get the black trim off that surrounds the CIC controller. Unfortunately, I broke a lot of the clips in the process. My bigger issue is whether wrapping over what is left of the plastic retention piece will make it difficult to slide the trim and controller in there. It is certainly going to be a tighter fit.

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Damn, son, it's about time! *lol* Like waiting on Christmas

Looking good!

Thanks, dude! Sorry for the slow reply! I didn't realize I never posted up until I went back to this thread. It's all about the anticipation, right?

After this, I am going to tackle some DIY tri-stitch leather brake and shift boots. I'm all about the DIY interior, apparently.

[8k3]

How about the interior door handle? That rubberized coating is falling off and not sure what to do about it.

[X5-User]

My steering wheel trim is peeling really bad. I am not confident on wrapping it by myself. Is there any other solution other than buying a new trim?

[jdamore]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

My steering wheel trim is peeling really bad. I am not confident on wrapping it by myself. Is there any other solution other than buying a new trim?

Sounds like you have nothing to loose. Wrap it! If you don't like it then just buy new.

Unless you strip/prep it really well and really good with a can of paint, wrapping will have better results.

[X5-User]

Originally Posted by jdamore

Sounds like you have nothing to loose. Wrap it! If you don't like it then just buy new.

Unless you strip/prep it really well and really good with a can of paint, wrapping will have better results.

Did you have to strip it before wrapping it?

Also how is the glue holding with you? How were you able to do the edges with glue?

[X5-User]

Originally Posted by jdamore

Sounds like you have nothing to loose. Wrap it! If you don't like it then just buy new.

Unless you strip/prep it really well and really good with a can of paint, wrapping will have better results.

Need your input please

How did you cut the wrap to fit the trim? I mean how did you measure he side precisely ?

Thanks

[Amirsm3]

You don't.

You need to get a sheet bigger than the trim, use a hair dryer and heat up the wrap so you can stretch it slightly. When you're done covering the desired areas, you trim the edge longer than the edge of the item you're wrapping and tuck it into place.

[X5-User]

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

You don't.

You need to get a sheet bigger than the trim, use a hair dryer and heat up the wrap so you can stretch it slightly. When you're done covering the desired areas, you trim the edge longer than the edge of the item you're wrapping and tuck it into place.

would you please send me the link where you got the wrap from?

Would this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-x60-4D-PR...b3e356&vxp=mtr

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

would you please send me the link where you got the wrap from?

Would this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-x60-4D-PR...b3e356&vxp=mtr

No, you want 3M brand. No M2 racing or whatever it is.

This stuff will last and hold up much better than that fake stuff.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-DI-NOC-Gl...8ce11a&vxp=mtr

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

would you please send me the link where you got the wrap from?

Would this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-x60-4D-PR...b3e356&vxp=mtr

Use the link provided by ILSMKU. DiNoc is good stuff. I've never used it in my M3, but in previous rides, it did the trick.

[jdamore]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

Need your input please

How did you cut the wrap to fit the trim? I mean how did you measure he side precisely ?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Amirsm3

You don't.

You need to get a sheet bigger than the trim, use a hair dryer and heat up the wrap so you can stretch it slightly. When you're done covering the desired areas, you trim the edge longer than the edge of the item you're wrapping and tuck it into place.

This.
You would use a hair drier for vinyl wraps and definitely use 3m brand as mentioned. For the sake of the thread, we used a fabric (which is a very close match to the oem carbon leather trim) which you don't need a hair drier but, you need glue. The fabric is much more difficult then the vinyl imo.

I agree with Amirsm3 on the 3m di-noc in the m3 but only if you have the carbon leather trim (it doesn't match).

There is a TON of 3m vinyls.. you could also wrap it in a flat black so it looks oem

[X5-User]

Originally Posted by jdamore

This.
You would use a hair drier for vinyl wraps and definitely use 3m brand as mentioned. For the sake of the thread, we used a fabric (which is a very close match to the oem carbon leather trim) which you don't need a hair drier but, you need glue. The fabric is much more difficult then the vinyl imo.

I agree with Amirsm3 on the 3m di-noc in the m3 but only if you have the carbon leather trim (it doesn't match).

There is a TON of 3m vinyls.. you could also wrap it in a flat black so it looks oem

I do have carbon fiber trim...matching is an important factor. I will try it out and see.

[Amirsm3]

Just make sure you line up the direction of the weave

[6ixSpd]

Anyone know where to get that carbon leather fabric these days?

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Anyone know where to get that carbon leather fabric these days?

Also curious. The center console trim looks good wrapped

[MrGatsby]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Anyone know where to get that carbon leather fabric these days?

Want this as well!

[Kelse92]

Add me to the list of wanting this material! Looks like the links are no longer working

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by TurboWop

Tis is the best deal I found and it looks AMAZING!! https://amzn.to/2CpXONi

But that doesn't match the carbon leather