Want to wrap trim but need idea/opinions

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 07:46 PM

So after seeing chade46s car i have been toying with the idea of wrapping my trim in fabric. i want something unique and am not interested in CF or brushed aluminum vinyl.

So i went to joannes and walked around for a bit and had them cut me small pieces of different materials. and now i would like you guys to vote on them. I have a TiAg sedan with a black leatherette interior and black trim.

also if you have some idea about what to wrap it in please feel free to let me know. especially if you can photoshop it in.

Thanks

trim 1 (flannel)

trim 2 (linen)

trim 3 (linen)

blubayou · 02-28-2010, 07:50 PM

You're either a lumber jack, gay or a racecar driver ???????

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blubayou

You're either a lumber jack, gay or a racecar driver ???????

why cant i be a gay luberjack racecar driver......

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 07:56 PM

BTW if you have nothing constructive to add. please do not reply.

325-Nick · 02-28-2010, 08:00 PM

honestly i wouldnt do any of those. i did go the cf fabric route and gotta say it looks amazing. the ones u posted just wouldnt look that good imho. but if i were to choose one, id go with the second one.

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 325-Nick

honestly i wouldnt do any of those. i did go the cf fabric route and gotta say it looks amazing. the ones u posted just wouldnt look that good imho. but if i were to choose one, id go with the second one.

thats fair enough. i have seen lots of the CF ones, and i was never a big fan of cf to begin with. i also wanted it to be somewhat unique. the issue is i have no other colors in my car for cues...

Bartacus · 02-28-2010, 08:03 PM

May I suggest a 4th option? Leather. Find a decent leather shop and have it leather-wrapped.

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartacus

May I suggest a 4th option? Leather. Find a decent leather shop and have it leather-wrapped.

i actually grabbed a sample of faux crocodile hide, didnt try to put it on but grabbed it cause it was free.

s3th · 02-28-2010, 08:05 PM

alcatera <-- sorry i really killed that spelling.

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by s3th

alcatera <-- sorry i really killed that spelling.

what color?

firefirefire90 · 02-28-2010, 08:10 PM

first off, try selling your trim first. A few people out there want the piano black trim, then buy yourself some wood trim. This will help someone, and you won't ruin nice trim with fabric. Second, I would go with the second trim. It matches the theme of the interior, while not standing out so much. It also looks like it would blend really well with the trim all around the car

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by firefirefire90

first off, try selling your trim first. A few people out there want the piano black trim, then buy yourself some wood trim. This will help someone, and you won't ruin nice trim with fabric. Second, I would go with the second trim. It matches the theme of the interior, while not standing out so much. It also looks like it would blend really well with the trim all around the car

I dont really want to mess around with swapping unless its local. I was thinking the second trim as well.

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:24 PM

BTW if anyone is reading this and wants my trim in exchange for their trim before i do this please pm me.

rares · 02-28-2010, 08:29 PM

love trim 2, i think it would actually work with your dash and color of interior..

mvrk10256 · 02-28-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rares

love trim 2, i think it would actually work with your dash and color of interior..

thanks. that seems to be the early consensus.

mvrk10256 · 03-01-2010, 12:01 AM

anybody else wantto chime in?

So Lowww · 03-01-2010, 12:26 AM

1st would look good

Studdly_Studright · 03-01-2010, 12:30 AM

second would be very interesting but the first is my favorite. none of them really pop out at me though

mvrk10256 · 03-01-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kk325xi

1st would look good

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studdly_Studright

second would be very interesting but the first is my favorite. none of them really pop out at me though

damn i was kinda hoping one would get largely outvoted by the others. i really like the feel of the flannel (trim 1) but the second one is really unique and kinda subdued....

damn i just cant make up my mind.

615bimmerboy · 03-01-2010, 01:25 AM

none of the above...

i think im gonna do mine in black suede...might wanna give that a look...

View Poll Results: Which trim?
Trim 1	13	37.14%
Trim 2	10	28.57%
Trim 3	3	8.57%
Other - please post pics	9	25.71%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	Want to wrap trim but need idea/opinions So after seeing chade46s car i have been toying with the idea of wrapping my trim in fabric. i want something unique and am not interested in CF or brushed aluminum vinyl. So i went to joannes and walked around for a bit and had them cut me small pieces of different materials. and now i would like you guys to vote on them. I have a TiAg sedan with a black leatherette interior and black trim. also if you have some idea about what to wrap it in please feel free to let me know. especially if you can photoshop it in. Thanks trim 1 (flannel) trim 2 (linen) trim 3 (linen) Attached Thumbnails __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

02-28-2010, 07:50 PM	#2
blubayou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 437 My Ride: 2003 Bluewater M3 View My Garage	You're either a lumber jack, gay or a racecar driver ??????? __________________ INDIVIDUAL BLUEWATER M3

02-28-2010, 07:56 PM	#4
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	BTW if you have nothing constructive to add. please do not reply. __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

02-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#5
325-Nick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: san jose Posts: 223 My Ride: 325 ci View My Garage	honestly i wouldnt do any of those. i did go the cf fabric route and gotta say it looks amazing. the ones u posted just wouldnt look that good imho. but if i were to choose one, id go with the second one. __________________

02-28-2010, 08:03 PM	#7
Bartacus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,221 My Ride: 2002 320i Sedan View My Garage	May I suggest a 4th option? Leather. Find a decent leather shop and have it leather-wrapped.

02-28-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
s3th Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nor Cal -> Reno, NV Posts: 4,354 My Ride: 325xi View My Garage	alcatera <-- sorry i really killed that spelling. __________________ My Sale Thread: CF Shift Knob, PS3 Games, Canon Lenses, iPod Nano You can just call me seth. FlickR 500px

02-28-2010, 08:10 PM	#11
firefirefire90 Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: loves FUPA Posts: 6,763 My Ride: suce ma bite View My Garage	first off, try selling your trim first. A few people out there want the piano black trim, then buy yourself some wood trim. This will help someone, and you won't ruin nice trim with fabric. Second, I would go with the second trim. It matches the theme of the interior, while not standing out so much. It also looks like it would blend really well with the trim all around the car

02-28-2010, 08:24 PM	#13
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	BTW if anyone is reading this and wants my trim in exchange for their trim before i do this please pm me. __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

02-28-2010, 08:29 PM	#14
rares Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Downtown Posts: 859 My Ride: 02 S54 View My Garage	love trim 2, i think it would actually work with your dash and color of interior.. __________________

03-01-2010, 12:01 AM	#16
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	anybody else wantto chime in? __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

03-01-2010, 12:26 AM	#17
So Lowww Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 4,916 My Ride: E28 View My Garage	1st would look good __________________

03-01-2010, 12:30 AM	#18
Studdly_Studright Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Morgantown WV - Stockholm Posts: 5,771 My Ride: 325xi - Mustang GT View My Garage	second would be very interesting but the first is my favorite. none of them really pop out at me though __________________

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