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      07-05-2012, 01:01 PM   #1
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Wood Trim

Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket wood trim kit??
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      07-24-2012, 04:19 PM   #2
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Has anyone tried this product or have any feedback?? Thanks.
http://euroactiveparts.com/product_i...oducts_id=2082
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      07-24-2012, 07:52 PM   #3
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Has anyone tried this product or have any feedback?? Thanks.
http://euroactiveparts.com/product_i...oducts_id=2082

That site is just reselling the original BMW wood trim set. Hopefully it is better priced than what a dealer will charge.
I have this trim from the factory and if you like lacquered wood veneer you'll like this. The other wood variant is called Fineline Wave and its darker.

Personally I'd stay with BMW original equipment or at least BMW designed accessories and trims.
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Another alternative to installing aftermarket wood trim is to use carbon fiber wrap, plus it's relatively cheap and easily removable when you want to sell your car.
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      07-25-2012, 10:22 AM   #5
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Thanks, guys. The dealer quoted $1500 + installation. I can't decide if I like the aluminum trim or not. What's the deal with the carbon fiber wrap? Where would I find it? Thanks again.
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I am interested too in a aftermerket wood trim
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What's the deal with the carbon fiber wrap? Where would I find it? Thanks again.
Carbon fiber wrap is simply a vinyl film that you apply on top of a surface. Frequently you see people using it on the exterior of their trunk, roof, or hood and is basically the same thing as what people with matte black cars use but with a different texture. Of course wraps aren't as nice as real carbon fiber but it's a fraction of the cost and the good thing about wraps unlike the wood trim is that you can apply it to pretty much anywhere including the black plastic trim on the center console, dash, etc.

3M is the most popular brand who makes car wraps and you can actually buy the wraps and apply it yourself if you are confident enough. However, any car shop that does exterior car wraps should be able to wrap your interior also.

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