DIY- Trims wrap with CF fabric

FoShizzle · 11-13-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Thanks Mike! The second link doesn't mention anything about him removing his airbag though. You think it's possible to swap the trim without removing the airbag? That would be awesome!

That trim he has pictured is different than the regular sport trim. I don't know about you, but mine has silver accent pieces on the sides. I'm 99% that the airbag has to be removed. Once you figure out where the slots are on the back of the wheel, removing the airbag is a snap. I didn't even have to disconect the wires to it.

Soni · 11-13-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Hey, has anyone decided to wrap the trim on the steering wheel? I saw some pics in another thread by BavarianX that had done it, but it's disappeared... Was wondering how you get the trim off the wheel.

LT has done it for a member

NiVeDh · 11-14-2009, 01:24 AM

I've done it... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308728

k8dgr8 · 11-20-2009, 10:45 PM

yo i just finished mine!!!

thanks to you guys for this great DIY!!!!

ill post pics soon!!!

Soni · 11-22-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by k8dgr8

yo i just finished mine!!!

thanks to you guys for this great DIY!!!!

ill post pics soon!!!

Nice!!

Car54 · 11-23-2009, 09:52 AM

I have a couple spots that didn't stay tacked down, like around the vent opening and the ashtray opening. I can push them down, but it only stays for a couple hours. If I pull the pieces apart would I be able to repair that section, meaning would it be tacky or hardened?

Soni · 11-23-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Car54

I have a couple spots that didn't stay tacked down, like around the vent opening and the ashtray opening. I can push them down, but it only stays for a couple hours. If I pull the pieces apart would I be able to repair that section, meaning would it be tacky or hardened?

You might be ok to just repair that section. It depends on how much adhesive you used first time. May not enough and thats why it is lifting. try to spay another layer of adhesive and wait until they almost dry before you stick it down. Worst case is you just have to redo the how pieces. Good luck!

cheweihu · 11-29-2009, 12:09 AM

Need help guys, I really had a hard time with 1) upper clip of main vent , 2) the right hand side wire of AT..

1) I pried out the lower side of clips of main vent, for the uppers,,, the angle is just a bitch... I have no idea how to pry them out..

2) From other thread someone said just left-right motion to set those plugs free, but for the right-hand-side one, it is located in opposite position and hard to leverage...(I broke little part of the edge of the plug...)

cheweihu · 11-29-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cheweihu

Need help guys, I really had a hard time with 1) upper clip of main vent , 2) the right hand side wire of AT..

1) I pried out the lower side of clips of main vent, for the uppers,,, the angle is just a bitch... I have no idea how to pry them out..

2) From other thread someone said just left-right motion to set those plugs free, but for the right-hand-side one, it is located in opposite position and hard to leverage...(I broke little part of the edge of the plug...)

Finally done these.....but stuck in removing ashtray lid...

Car54 · 11-29-2009, 08:30 AM

For the wires in the main section, I unhooked the harness to give a little more room to work on disconnecting the wires.

Ashtray lid? There's a good write up on just that task around here somewhere.

Soni · 11-30-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cheweihu

Finally done these.....but stuck in removing ashtray lid...

See below link for the DIY ashtray lid. It will give you an idea where the tabs are. Good luck!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186739

ElegantSpoon · 12-05-2009, 08:05 AM

Soni I'm am after some of this I will drop you a PM!

neo_ · 12-08-2009, 10:35 PM

Where is a good source to purchase the material form? And how much is needed?

Thanks in advance.

ElegantSpoon · 12-09-2009, 12:00 PM

Soni is best! I ordered some on Sunday and it arrived with me today! Thats USA to UK in three days! Top man!!!

Soni · 12-10-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Soni is best! I ordered some on Sunday and it arrived with me today! Thats USA to UK in three days! Top man!!!

Let me know if you have any question.

ElegantSpoon · 12-10-2009, 01:19 PM

Its hard as hell! I've started tonight but going to carry on tomorrow. How do you manage not to get the glue on the finished surface? I get it on my fingers and then onto there its a right pain!

Gen_E92 · 12-10-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Its hard as hell! I've started tonight but going to carry on tomorrow. How do you manage not to get the glue on the finished surface? I get it on my fingers and then onto there its a right pain!

LOL i think that happens to everyone for their first time doing it. I've done it many times for other people and it rarely gets messy now.

PS...I'll need more fabrics after x-mas Soni

Soni · 12-10-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

LOL i think that happens to everyone for their first time doing it. I've done it many times for other people and it rarely gets messy now.

PS...I'll need more fabrics after x-mas Soni

Just PM me whenever you are ready bro!!

Soni · 12-10-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Its hard as hell! I've started tonight but going to carry on tomorrow. How do you manage not to get the glue on the finished surface? I get it on my fingers and then onto there its a right pain!

Dont worry about getting the glue on the finished surface, after you finished, just use some alcohol and wipe the glue off and you are done.

Car54 · 12-10-2009, 09:39 PM

The stuff is amazingly resilient. Not sure how many times I've dumped coffee out of the joke of a cup holder onto the trim pieces. Wipes up with no issues as well.

Soni · 12-24-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Car54

The stuff is amazingly resilient. Not sure how many times I've dumped coffee out of the joke of a cup holder onto the trim pieces. Wipes up with no issues as well.

glad to hear no issues!!

E92-Lighting · 12-24-2009, 02:07 PM

great diy guide

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