Wrapping Cracked Trim

[Helihover]

Yes. 1080 scotch bright 3m.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HVEP7L0

[tmv]

I don't think 2'x5' would be enough, especially when you want to match the CF pattern on all the pieces.

[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by tmv

I don't think 2'x5' would be enough, especially when you want to match the CF pattern on all the pieces.

correct, you'll need 2 of those sheets. the center console piece and steering wheel piece (if you have a 2004-6 sport steering wheel) actually take up a bunch of it.

[giodog2000]

Maybe you'll be a little short with one roll. You might want to consider to plastidip the centre console rather than CF wrap. The CF pattern is very predominant and I thought it would be over the top a little to do everything in CF (to my taste).

So I tested the matt black plastidip on the centre console. I went for the "softer" feel....

[Ricky Bobby]

That looks ghetto as hell to spray it without taking the console out.


But the after picture looks good I must say!

[giodog2000]

ricky , once the job is done , nobody can tell it wasn't removed to spray.

[Helihover]

Center looks good too with pd. Does your interior smell like pd?

If I need more Ill order more. I figured a piece about 1 1/2' x 3' would do the center which would then leave me a 2' x 2' piece and a 6" x 3' piece. I was actually going to do the center first after one small test. I've seen too many wrap jobs that left center alone. Must be a chore to remove. My one concern is the shifter knob. Will that wrap ok? Better yet will the wrap withstand consistent fondling?

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by Helihover

Center looks good too with pd. Does your interior smell like pd?

If I need more Ill order more. I figured a piece about 1 1/2' x 3' would do the center which would then leave me a 2' x 2' piece and a 6" x 3' piece. I was actually going to do the center first after one small test. I've seen too many wrap jobs that left center alone. Must be a chore to remove. My one concern is the shifter knob. Will that wrap ok? Better yet will the wrap withstand consistent fondling?

No smell at all after a few days...

The knob is harder to get it right but try heating the wrap with blower and it'll help. No worries , it will last the fondling.

[Helihover]

Sweet! I have a heat gun if needed.

[Helihover]

My roll arived today. I had all the trim pieces minus the center and steering done in two hours and I have never wrapped anything before. The first piece came out a little rough and I am going to redo it. The second piece came out acceptable and from there on they were perfect. I can't believe how nice it looks! I will have pics posted by the weekend.

I can also confirm that the roll I received which was sold as a 2' x 5' piece is enough to wrap all the interior wood in an e53. I also have enough left over for the switch consoles if I please.

Unless your trim is busted in two pieces then you will have no problem covering cracks with 3M scotchprint 1080 carbon fiber pattern wrap.