DIY- Trims wrap with CF fabric

Oblivion08 · 08-12-2010, 04:08 AM

Okay I am going to do this tomorrow...I still can't find how to take the interior trim out..can someone take me to that page?

dimisa1977 · 08-12-2010, 07:11 AM

another awesome DIY. I love e90post.com! thanks thanks thanks! JP

Slumdog510 · 08-12-2010, 01:45 PM

would you recommend doing this on the wood grain trim? I am wondering if it would mess up the wood when I take it off

Nr!qUe · 08-29-2010, 08:35 PM

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Soni · 08-31-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slumdog510

would you recommend doing this on the wood grain trim? I am wondering if it would mess up the wood when I take it off

See below post

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soni

I decided to install this RiXeffect Digital Vent Gauge. Took my trim out. Look at the trim and think I can do better CF wrap. Peel off the old fabric, clean out all the adhesive and re-wrapped it. The gauge is very easy to install, took about 10 mins to get it install on the trim, quality of the gauge is veyr very good. Look at the result new wrap with the Vent Gauge!!

Here is how it look like after the old fabric peel off

after 2 mins of rubbing with alcohol

After 10 mins of rubbing with alcohol. So for those who affraid of doing this becasue of lease car, it is reversable!!

TiAgMike · 09-08-2010, 08:19 PM

Just a heads up to anyone planning to do this mod...i did mine last weekend with matte titanium fabric from PYSpeed. I used the 3M 90 spray adhesive rather than the 77 due to the high heat we see in NC. The 3M 90 spray does NOT spray a consistent smooth pattern like the 77 as shown in these pics. it shoots more like globs and a stringy type pattern. it took me alot of time to get it as smooth as possible, and i wasnt successful in all areas. i have small bumps in two of my pieces that i am just going to have to life with.

If anyone has any idea how i can get these parts smooth other than rip it off and start over, i would be much appreciative.

thanks

eunos33 · 09-09-2010, 10:01 PM

wow great great post. Thanks

henrylioe · 09-10-2010, 03:17 AM

Hi, may i know how many cm do I need to have to wrap all the trim?
Thanks

coolchu001 · 09-12-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylioe

Hi, may i know how many cm do I need to have to wrap all the trim?
Thanks

I did my interior (E90) with about a 48"x36" piece.

Saigon · 09-20-2010, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiAgMike

Just a heads up to anyone planning to do this mod...i did mine last weekend with matte titanium fabric from PYSpeed. I used the 3M 90 spray adhesive rather than the 77 due to the high heat we see in NC. The 3M 90 spray does NOT spray a consistent smooth pattern like the 77 as shown in these pics. it shoots more like globs and a stringy type pattern. it took me alot of time to get it as smooth as possible, and i wasnt successful in all areas. i have small bumps in two of my pieces that i am just going to have to life with.

If anyone has any idea how i can get these parts smooth other than rip it off and start over, i would be much appreciative.

thanks

the reason why you have bubbles is because you sprayed too much. take it off and clean it GOOD with rubbing alcohol, make sure all of the adhesive you sprayed is off. Goo gone helps take it off as well. Spray just a little bit, then when it bubbles go over the layer with your finger to make it smooth, make sure you don't spray that much. I'll have pics in a bit of mine. Hope that helps.

dc5_champ88 · 10-06-2010, 04:02 PM

gorgeous! well done!

TiAgMike · 10-09-2010, 08:42 AM

i dont think i sprayed too much at all. maybe i got a defecfive can or something. i was expecting the 3M to spray like spray paint and when i used the 3M 90 spray, that was far from the case. soem of the bumps have disappeared as teh fabric has been exposed to heat over 100 degrees here, but im definitely taking off at least one piece to redo.

i also need to fix my ashtray cover. the fabric from pyspeed seems alot thicker than some others and my ashtray doesnt open and close properly anymore. i have read that i can just add a few washers to the screws and it should work better.

Lotus99 · 10-09-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiAgMike

i also need to fix my ashtray cover. the fabric from pyspeed seems alot thicker than some others and my ashtray doesnt open and close properly anymore. i have read that i can just add a few washers to the screws and it should work better.

I'm curious how it will go. Let us know if it's possible to take the fabric completely off a trim piece and reuse it again, without it getting ruined. I'm in the same boat, as there's quite a few bubbles in mine, mostly along the edges though which are peeling.

The washers will work for sure, I had an issue with the rear ashtray's lid rubbing, and a couple of washers in the bottom screws IIRC did the trick. I don't think I added washers to all 4 screws.

AdVERS · 09-23-2011, 05:45 PM

hey soni

how much fabric do i need to do this job.

GizmoPhoto · 10-14-2011, 09:23 PM

Awesome!!!

I have this material left from my 1st BMW (2001 BMW 330i).

I will be performing this as soon as i go pickup my new vehicle!

asiannoodles · 11-30-2011, 03:19 PM

how do i remove the rear center trim??

tinnsoldaten · 04-08-2013, 01:41 PM

The center console , have anyone tried the bake in oven trick ? Like you do when separating headlamp from lens?

tinnsoldaten · 04-08-2013, 01:49 PM

Nevermind , I tried baking it in oven , panel wont budge from plastic.

PapajimG · 04-21-2013, 06:08 AM

Nice work
Is a 122cm x 200cm piece enough for a E93 no idrive trim?

Thanks for the info

joshtaz · 05-05-2013, 11:48 AM

Is there any DIYS showing how to actually take off the trim? I've looked around, but can only locate a few parts and pieces shown being taken off.

Maniac0908 · 09-10-2017, 07:26 AM

How much material do i need for an e90?

Beemer-Dreamer · 12-15-2017, 09:22 AM

Nice. I have some of the vinyl fabric at my house but im just too scared to use it. maybe its time... lol

08-12-2010, 04:08 AM	#199
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dimisa1977 Major 53 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: BMW Specialist (exhaust) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00] 2008 BMW [0.00]	another awesome DIY. I love e90post.com! thanks thanks thanks! JP
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08-12-2010, 01:45 PM	#201
Slumdog510 Private 4 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (3)	would you recommend doing this on the wood grain trim? I am wondering if it would mess up the wood when I take it off
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08-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#202
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09-08-2010, 08:19 PM	#204
TiAgMike New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holly Springs, NC iTrader: (0)	Just a heads up to anyone planning to do this mod...i did mine last weekend with matte titanium fabric from PYSpeed. I used the 3M 90 spray adhesive rather than the 77 due to the high heat we see in NC. The 3M 90 spray does NOT spray a consistent smooth pattern like the 77 as shown in these pics. it shoots more like globs and a stringy type pattern. it took me alot of time to get it as smooth as possible, and i wasnt successful in all areas. i have small bumps in two of my pieces that i am just going to have to life with. If anyone has any idea how i can get these parts smooth other than rip it off and start over, i would be much appreciative. thanks
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09-09-2010, 10:01 PM	#205
eunos33 Enlisted Member 16 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 335i 2007 Crimson Red Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	wow great great post. Thanks
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09-10-2010, 03:17 AM	#206
henrylioe Private First Class 6 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 330i E90 and 320i E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: north cal iTrader: (1)	CF Hi, may i know how many cm do I need to have to wrap all the trim? Thanks
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10-06-2010, 04:02 PM	#209
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10-09-2010, 08:42 AM	#210
TiAgMike New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holly Springs, NC iTrader: (0)	i dont think i sprayed too much at all. maybe i got a defecfive can or something. i was expecting the 3M to spray like spray paint and when i used the 3M 90 spray, that was far from the case. soem of the bumps have disappeared as teh fabric has been exposed to heat over 100 degrees here, but im definitely taking off at least one piece to redo. i also need to fix my ashtray cover. the fabric from pyspeed seems alot thicker than some others and my ashtray doesnt open and close properly anymore. i have read that i can just add a few washers to the screws and it should work better.
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09-23-2011, 05:45 PM	#212
AdVERS New Member 11 Rep 23 Posts Drives: o9 Bmw 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	hey soni how much fabric do i need to do this job.
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10-14-2011, 09:23 PM	#213
GizmoPhoto Private First Class 9 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW x35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (1)	Awesome!!! I have this material left from my 1st BMW (2001 BMW 330i). I will be performing this as soon as i go pickup my new vehicle!
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11-30-2011, 03:19 PM	#214
asiannoodles Private First Class 6 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Ship Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	how do i remove the rear center trim??
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04-08-2013, 01:41 PM	#215
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04-08-2013, 01:49 PM	#216
tinnsoldaten Captain 34 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	Nevermind , I tried baking it in oven , panel wont budge from plastic. __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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04-21-2013, 06:08 AM	#217
PapajimG New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 320i E93 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Athens iTrader: (0)	Nice work Is a 122cm x 200cm piece enough for a E93 no idrive trim? Thanks for the info
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05-05-2013, 11:48 AM	#218
joshtaz Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Is there any DIYS showing how to actually take off the trim? I've looked around, but can only locate a few parts and pieces shown being taken off.
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09-10-2017, 07:26 AM	#219
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12-15-2017, 09:22 AM	#220
Beemer-Dreamer Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335d Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elgin sc iTrader: (0)	Nice. I have some of the vinyl fabric at my house but im just too scared to use it. maybe its time... lol
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