3M vinyl wrapped my trim

DanTheMan23 · 04-14-2012, 07:28 PM

Two weeks ago I wrapped my wood trim in 3M scotchprint brushed steel. I could not stand the wood trim my 335 came with and I couldn't justify spending $500+ on aluminum trim. 3M makes such quality vinyl that it doesn't even pay to go out and buy new trim. Overall, I think it looks much better than the wood trim. The brushed steel has a brushed feeling to the touch, however, isn't as cold as real aluminum would be. It also has some flakes in the paint that show in the sun but I personally think it adds a nice effect. Here are some pictures I took during the process..

I still have enough of this stuff to possibly cover two interiors. If any members are interested I could always show you this stuff in person and either sell the rest off or offer to wrap your trim. Let me know what you guys think!

LeMans335xiE90 · 04-14-2012, 07:36 PM

Where in jersey are you from? I have a bunch of this same stuff and was kinda nervous about doing this myself since i dont have the patience

1sh@Crystalwhite · 04-14-2012, 07:38 PM

Looks brilliant mate! How did you do it? Hairdryer technique?

What was the hardest part?

djjasper · 04-14-2012, 07:41 PM

From what I can tell from the pictures I think the color looks better than the factory alum color. I always thought the factory trim was a little too bright.

DanTheMan23 · 04-14-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMans335xiE90

Where in jersey are you from? I have a bunch of this same stuff and was kinda nervous about doing this myself since i dont have the patience

I'm in Garfield, Bergen County area. Patience is key with this stuff! PM me if you have any questions.

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Originally Posted by 1SH

Looks brilliant mate! How did you do it? Hairdryer technique?

What was the hardest part?

Hairdryer and patience. The hardest part was doing the door trims since they have bends at both ends.

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Originally Posted by djjasper

From what I can tell from the pictures I think the color looks better than the factory alum color. I always thought the factory trim was a little too bright.

I like the factory aluminum because it's actual aluminum. I could do without the price tag though.

sickem · 04-14-2012, 08:46 PM

I have this exact vinyl in mine too and I love it. I didn't wrap it myself though...just couldn't find the time.

NSFW 335i · 04-14-2012, 08:52 PM

wow, nice job! now do mine!!! lol

NSFW 335i · 04-14-2012, 08:53 PM

oyea, I would do the steering wheel too, be the first to do it in aluminum!

hiter202 · 04-14-2012, 09:48 PM

looks amazing bro

how much would you charge to do mine if I have the 3M vinyl

DanTheMan23 · 04-15-2012, 08:43 AM

Thanks guys!

I still have enough to cover two interiors if anyone is interested. Just shoot me a pm.

Arwidrh · 04-15-2012, 10:11 AM

Nice job bro!

I'm from Garfield too and I wrapped my ugly trim too but in silver cf

DanTheMan23 · 04-15-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Arwidrh

Nice job bro!

I'm from Garfield too and I wrapped my ugly trim too but in silver cf

What color interior? I was wondering how it would look..

Arwidrh · 04-15-2012, 04:33 PM

DanTheMan23 · 04-15-2012, 06:17 PM

Wow I'm impressed.

Never seen this car around town

RevC · 04-15-2012, 06:20 PM

ugh if i could find alcantara, i would have you do it ina heartbeat

RevC · 04-15-2012, 06:21 PM

id even trade you my oem alum trim..if you could find or wrap me some alcantara wrapped trim.

oshusttoley · 04-15-2012, 06:57 PM

got this done yesterday. found a guy on the forums around central NJ. did GREAT JOB. pictures aren't too good.

DanTheMan23 · 04-15-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

ugh if i could find alcantara, i would have you do it ina heartbeat

I have no idea where you could even find any.. Maybe a fabric store? Idk. Good luck man!

That carbon fiber looks amazing.. Di-Noc??

RevC · 04-15-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan23

I have no idea where you could even find any.. Maybe a fabric store? Idk. Good luck man!

That carbon fiber looks amazing.. Di-Noc??

yah, prob online, nowhere local for sure, i saw a thread the other day who wrapped his in the marketplace and i fell in love, considering everything in my car is essentially going to be alcantara when im done, i love it. def not for someone who's messy, lol! maybe that carbon fiber is a good route in the end..anyone wanna trade for some aluminium lolll

DanTheMan23 · 04-15-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan23

I have no idea where you could even find any.. Maybe a fabric store? Idk. Good luck man!

That carbon fiber looks amazing.. Di-Noc??

yah, prob online, nowhere local for sure, i saw a thread the other day who wrapped his in the marketplace and i fell in love, considering everything in my car is essentially going to be alcantara when im done, i love it. def not for someone who's messy, lol! maybe that carbon fiber is a good route in the end..anyone wanna trade for some aluminium lolll

I could wrap my trim in carbon fiber then trade

.. I would love to get the performance steering wheel with matching triple color stitched shifter boot and parking brake

RevC · 04-15-2012, 10:35 PM

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I could wrap my trim in carbon fiber then trade

.. I would love to get the performance steering wheel with matching triple color stitched shifter boot and parking brake

lol i have an mtech tristitched w custom alcantara fs

and funny you mentioned that..i may or may not be getting that in soon

i want to get that wrapped all in alcantara too, im crazy for the stuff.

if you really wanna wrap my trim though, shoot me a pm man. im trying to find out where BSW gets their alcantara from. ive always thought the alum was too bright for me, if you wanted to straight trade for something id be interested in, id do it.

DanTheMan23 · 04-16-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RevC

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan23

I could wrap my trim in carbon fiber then trade

.. I would love to get the performance steering wheel with matching triple color stitched shifter boot and parking brake

lol i have an mtech tristitched w custom alcantara fs

and funny you mentioned that..i may or may not be getting that in soon

i want to get that wrapped all in alcantara too, im crazy for the stuff.

if you really wanna wrap my trim though, shoot me a pm man. im trying to find out where BSW gets their alcantara from. ive always thought the alum was too bright for me, if you wanted to straight trade for something id be interested in, id do it.

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04-14-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
DanTheMan23 Jack of all trades master of none.. 11 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 11' 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	3M vinyl wrapped my trim Two weeks ago I wrapped my wood trim in 3M scotchprint brushed steel. I could not stand the wood trim my 335 came with and I couldn't justify spending $500+ on aluminum trim. 3M makes such quality vinyl that it doesn't even pay to go out and buy new trim. Overall, I think it looks much better than the wood trim. The brushed steel has a brushed feeling to the touch, however, isn't as cold as real aluminum would be. It also has some flakes in the paint that show in the sun but I personally think it adds a nice effect. Here are some pictures I took during the process.. I still have enough of this stuff to possibly cover two interiors. If any members are interested I could always show you this stuff in person and either sell the rest off or offer to wrap your trim. Let me know what you guys think!
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1sh@Crystalwhite Banned 61 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: All over the UK! iTrader: (19)	Looks brilliant mate! How did you do it? Hairdryer technique? What was the hardest part?
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djjasper Lieutenant 41 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	From what I can tell from the pictures I think the color looks better than the factory alum color. I always thought the factory trim was a little too bright.
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NSFW 335i Lieutenant 107 Rep 559 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ny iTrader: (7)	oyea, I would do the steering wheel too, be the first to do it in aluminum! __________________ 08 E92 335i AW Coral Red 6MT Fully Loaded\|AA DP\|BMS DCI\|JB4 G5\|Milltek full exhaust\|SSK\|Stett CP\|Tial bov\|Tinted window\|HID Fogs\|M3 Front\|Mtech Rear\|VMR V710\|ACS pedals\|V1 hardwired\|BMW Performance Parts-Shift knob-Boot-E-Brake-SteeringWheel\|CF Parts CSL trunk-V35 Hood-ACS roofspoiler\|Red Pre-LCIs\|Tow hook Plate\|Clutch Stop\|
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hiter202 Captain 35 Rep 733 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (6)	looks amazing bro how much would you charge to do mine if I have the 3M vinyl
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DanTheMan23 Jack of all trades master of none.. 11 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 11' 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys! I still have enough to cover two interiors if anyone is interested. Just shoot me a pm.
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Arwidrh Private First Class 11 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 09 335xi E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stroudsburg, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [10.00]	Nice job bro! I'm from Garfield too and I wrapped my ugly trim too but in silver cf __________________ JB4 \| aFe DCI \| AR Catless DP\| Helix FMIC \| ER CP \| Forge DVs \| BMS OCC \| 19" Forgestar F14 \| H&R \| Matte White Vinyl Wrap \| ORION V2 + Blackout \| M3 Front Bumper \| CF CSL Trunk \| M3 Side skirts \| M-tech Rear + DD Quad diffuser + REMUS RACE QUAD \|... \|
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DanTheMan23 Jack of all trades master of none.. 11 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 11' 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Wow I'm impressed. Never seen this car around town
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RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	ugh if i could find alcantara, i would have you do it ina heartbeat __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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RevC Lieutenant General 178 Rep 11,768 Posts Drives: a couple fast toys Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Voorhees+cherry hill,NJ iTrader: (26)	id even trade you my oem alum trim..if you could find or wrap me some alcantara wrapped trim. __________________ -Rev SGM e92 335xi\|Helix\|AFE\|AWE\|PROCEDE\|SYNAPSE\|ER\|OSS\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|P3\|always growing..
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04-15-2012, 06:57 PM	#17
oshusttoley Captain 45 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	cf vinyl done got this done yesterday. found a guy on the forums around central NJ. did GREAT JOB. pictures aren't too good. Attached Images __________________ // JB4 ISO // Running Meth // Full FBO // E85 user //
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