Poll/Feedback on Stage 3 Interior Redesign

InnerBlueSkies · 03-22-2019, 05:31 PM

If they can call LED replacement stage 2 then I can call this stage 3

My headliner blew out over the weekend (don't speed with the windows open in a 11 year old car in Texas) and Ive decided to take on this project.

Can you help me? I am open to any type of criticism and feedback. Let your anger out.

I doubt I will find a liner to match the texture and color of the OEM pillars. Id like to go with a suede option.

Given my interior I was hoping to go either navy or black and do all Pillars.

I would then either pull the carbon vinyl off the current trim and leave it brush aluminum or cover that as well.

Am I crazy? Can I do Navy with the brushed aluminum? Black seems the most conservative but Navy would be unqiue.

InnerBlueSkies · 03-22-2019, 11:52 PM

Going to roll the dice with Navy Suede against Brush Aluminum Trim. Brought 8 yards, Ill have enough fabric to experiment. There are industry standard adhesives but Im going with 3M as I have used it in the past in extreme heat conditions. Ill post here as project progresses.

amrazM · 03-23-2019, 06:10 AM

You need dark gray

DRLane · 03-23-2019, 08:15 AM

Navy and brushed sound excellent! Please post pictures. I'm considering the same. Good luck

InnerBlueSkies · 03-23-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Navy and brushed sound excellent! Please post pictures. I'm considering the same. Good luck

Everything should arrive by Thursday. This guy is great.

Scrippy · 03-23-2019, 09:38 PM

I think Navy and brushed aluminum would look pretty cool! I think it will look clean if done properly. Please post what you do, I'd love to see it!

InnerBlueSkies · 04-03-2019, 09:12 AM

We will either succeed or fail in this thread. I heard $750 - $1500 for a professional to do this. That would be well worth it, this is not a slap and wrap type of job

Cbozz · 04-03-2019, 11:21 PM

make sure material is elastic... otherwise you're doomed!

InnerBlueSkies · 04-03-2019, 11:21 PM

Definitely, a learning curve. This was redo and final. Material is very difficult to remove once it sets. Key is to allow glue to tack up prior to laying material. I undershot my use of epoxy to bring the sides together out of fear of it seeping out. Edges look decent. On to passengers manana.

InnerBlueSkies · 04-03-2019, 11:40 PM

Adding a side image as a separate post. Seams look much better in person. The flash of the camera and angle don't help. Also, I missed a tab with the mirror, an absolute PITA. So those are two issues Im not happy about, they bother me but not enough to tear it apart, right now. I should have double checked my work and been more liberal with epoxy on seams, perhaps even left more material.

I am eagar to move onto the passengers and then headliner, pillars and rear deck. All work should be done by end of weekend, has to be, car is my DD

GORDON.M3 · 04-04-2019, 01:23 AM

Awesome project, always wished the headliner and the interior cloth pieces were black Alcantara/suede

Drifter2090 · 04-04-2019, 08:54 AM

Interesting colour choice! keep us updated

KevinGS · 04-04-2019, 09:20 AM

Can't wait to see finished product.

InnerBlueSkies · 04-04-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Interesting colour choice! keep us updated

Yep, should of went with grey but figured no way I could return material, also should contrast well with aluminum

Also wanted people to say, "who did your interior" and be able to say, "I did".

Very high end operation here, about to do passenger. This is with glue on, 3M very effective.

InnerBlueSkies · 04-04-2019, 04:57 PM

Headliner comes out tommorow. Loving this combo, so happy to get rid of the vinyl.

LuckiSevens · 04-04-2019, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Headliner comes out tommorow. Loving this combo, so happy to get rid of the vinyl.

Nice job actually 👌

InnerBlueSkies · 04-05-2019, 11:41 AM

The material I am using has Rod Bearing type clearance and I was not able to get a clean finish around the controls. Debating next Step. The good news is I am more confident of getting a clean finish with the headliner, the wheel piece was complicated. At least I didn't put blue electrical tape at 12

InnerBlueSkies · 04-05-2019, 11:45 AM

close up

InnerBlueSkies · 04-05-2019, 11:57 AM

pulling steering wheel off, looks ridiculous, will try to redo

Drifter2090 · 04-05-2019, 03:34 PM

Hmmm not really a big fan of that steering wheel

PACarGuy · 04-05-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

pulling steering wheel off, looks ridiculous, will try to redo

Yeah...I'm not feeling it either. Just doesn't look quite right.

BayE30 · 04-05-2019, 04:32 PM

steering wheel would go nice with some blue gauge face overlays...has an Alpina feel to it.

03-22-2019, 05:31 PM	#1
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Poll/Feedback on Stage 3 Interior Redesign If they can call LED replacement stage 2 then I can call this stage 3 My headliner blew out over the weekend (don't speed with the windows open in a 11 year old car in Texas) and Ive decided to take on this project. Can you help me? I am open to any type of criticism and feedback. Let your anger out. I doubt I will find a liner to match the texture and color of the OEM pillars. Id like to go with a suede option. Given my interior I was hoping to go either navy or black and do all Pillars. I would then either pull the carbon vinyl off the current trim and leave it brush aluminum or cover that as well. Am I crazy? Can I do Navy with the brushed aluminum? Black seems the most conservative but Navy would be unqiue. Attached Images
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03-22-2019, 11:52 PM	#2
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Going to roll the dice with Navy Suede against Brush Aluminum Trim. Brought 8 yards, Ill have enough fabric to experiment. There are industry standard adhesives but Im going with 3M as I have used it in the past in extreme heat conditions. Ill post here as project progresses. Attached Images
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03-23-2019, 06:10 AM	#3
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03-23-2019, 08:15 AM	#4
DRLane Brigadier General 3989 Rep 3,408 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 m3 [6.63]	Navy and brushed sound excellent! Please post pictures. I'm considering the same. Good luck __________________ Not a Doctor, those are just my initials.
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03-23-2019, 09:38 PM	#6
Scrippy Lord Scrip 1812 Rep 3,013 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I think Navy and brushed aluminum would look pretty cool! I think it will look clean if done properly. Please post what you do, I'd love to see it! __________________
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04-03-2019, 09:12 AM	#7
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	We will either succeed or fail in this thread. I heard $750 - $1500 for a professional to do this. That would be well worth it, this is not a slap and wrap type of job Attached Images
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04-03-2019, 11:21 PM	#8
Cbozz Colonel 689 Rep 2,716 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida/ St. Louis iTrader: (27) Garage List 2016 BMW X5M [0.00] 08 BMW M3 [0.00] 14 BMW X5 50i - sold [0.00] 09 BMW 335i - Sold [0.00] 09 BMW 328i - Sold [0.00] 07 BMW 328i - Sold [0.00]	make sure material is elastic... otherwise you're doomed! __________________ Evolve, Eisenmann, Strasse, StopTech, Active Autowerke
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04-03-2019, 11:40 PM	#10
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Adding a side image as a separate post. Seams look much better in person. The flash of the camera and angle don't help. Also, I missed a tab with the mirror, an absolute PITA. So those are two issues Im not happy about, they bother me but not enough to tear it apart, right now. I should have double checked my work and been more liberal with epoxy on seams, perhaps even left more material. I am eagar to move onto the passengers and then headliner, pillars and rear deck. All work should be done by end of weekend, has to be, car is my DD
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04-04-2019, 01:23 AM	#11
GORDON.M3 Brigadier General 1423 Rep 3,001 Posts Drives: E92 M3 • F25 X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: LAX/YYZ/NRT iTrader: (11)	Awesome project, always wished the headliner and the interior cloth pieces were black Alcantara/suede __________________ INSTAGRAM: GORDON.M3 North American Mr12Volt Carplay/Android Auto Distributor DINAN \| EVOSPORT \| VAC \| ARP \| RD SPORT \| NEEZ \| EIBACH \| CSF \| IND \| BILSTEIN \| KLASSEN \| BREMBO \| ENDLESS \| BBS \| BPM SPORT \| PROJECT MU \| EVENTURI
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04-04-2019, 08:54 AM	#12
Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Interesting colour choice! keep us updated __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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04-04-2019, 09:20 AM	#13
KevinGS Colonel 3356 Rep 2,163 Posts Drives: Past 2015 M4, Current 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see finished product.
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04-04-2019, 04:57 PM	#15
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Headliner comes out tommorow. Loving this combo, so happy to get rid of the vinyl.
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04-05-2019, 11:41 AM	#17
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	The material I am using has Rod Bearing type clearance and I was not able to get a clean finish around the controls. Debating next Step. The good news is I am more confident of getting a clean finish with the headliner, the wheel piece was complicated. At least I didn't put blue electrical tape at 12
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04-05-2019, 11:45 AM	#18
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	close up
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04-05-2019, 11:57 AM	#19
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	pulling steering wheel off, looks ridiculous, will try to redo
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Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Hmmm not really a big fan of that steering wheel __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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