Interior Trim

GregM4 · 02-10-2019, 11:13 PM

Hi all, the wife just picked up a 2017 (made) BMW X3, and we were wandering if it was possible to purchase a different interior trim.

Currently a shiny black which will scratch like crazy I'm sure. She really likes one of the of the other BMW colour options which BMW had available. Any info or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

schnell325 · 02-11-2019, 12:37 AM

Perhaps wrapping the stock trim is an option?

mariopl · 02-11-2019, 03:52 AM

I think you have to buy parts from dealership and replace in service, allthough it will be costly as hell...

strike4A · 02-11-2019, 04:40 AM

Would be a lot cheaper to just trade the car in for another with spec you want.

fricfracfrank · 02-11-2019, 07:48 AM

Would ceramic coating the trim be possible? I've seen protective film on amazon I was thinking of getting.

SC11 · 02-11-2019, 08:24 AM

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the black trim not an option and just the stock interior around the mode buttons, gear stick, cup holders, radio and AC areas?

G01Mike · 02-11-2019, 01:57 PM

It is possible but will be extremely costly. Might be better to look at getting the trim wrapped like someone else said. There are nice aluminum look wraps and some colors that would look good. Another thing to try is to see if you have a local cerakote or similar product dealer in the area. They are able to come up with a wide variety of looks at a cheaper price.

JustChris · 02-11-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the black trim not an option and just the stock interior around the mode buttons, gear stick, cup holders, radio and AC areas?

That's correct, that black plastic is coming no matter what.

fw_fw · 02-11-2019, 02:27 PM

Some markets had shiny piano black plastic available EVERYWHERE, and not just around the mode buttons, radio, AC......

OttoMobilia · 02-11-2019, 06:28 PM

If you are talking on the doors I found these on eBay ... just typed in “BMW g01 interior trim” there’s plenty to choose from. Wood, carbon look, alum.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2018-BM...sAAOSwwDJcPqBk

For around the shifter...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...8AAOSwwsRbcXj9

and so many more bits

good luck...

SROC3 · 02-11-2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OttoMobilia

If you are talking on the doors I found these on eBay ... just typed in “BMW g01 interior trim” there’s plenty to choose from. Wood, carbon look, alum.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2018-BM...sAAOSwwDJcPqBk

For around the shifter...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...8AAOSwwsRbcXj9

and so many more bits

good luck...

WOOD for center console???.....where?

HollyM · 02-11-2019, 11:08 PM

God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...

JustChris · 02-12-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HollyM

God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...

Gotta hold something back for LCI

SROC3 · 02-12-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HollyM

God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...

THIS - drives me nuts. I've had to train myself to ignore it......and it still kinda drives me batty.

fricfracfrank · 02-12-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

Quote:

Originally Posted by HollyM

God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...

THIS - drives me nuts. I've had to train myself to ignore it......and it still kinda drives me batty.

Did this work?

Https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

HollyM · 02-12-2019, 02:29 PM

I don't want to put any substance on the piano black, I just want it to be like new every day. I've been using a soft cloth moistened with a solution of white vinegar and RO (reverse osmosis) water - it leaves it sparkling, but then you have to use Q-tips to get under the switches, etc. My Fineline Cove trim is easy to care for - no fingerprints and the dust is not seen as easily.

SROC3 · 02-12-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

Did this work?

Https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

YES. It's amazing. Just a little goes a LONG way. It comes with an applicator and you literally need just one spray to cover all the Piano Black trim. Just try a little first to see if it removes your swirl marks.

SROC3 · 02-12-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HollyM

God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...

Holly try this - works great

Just used it tonight on my interior trim. DAMN, looks new now. LOL
Https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

HollyM · 02-13-2019, 12:26 AM

SROC3,

Trusting you on this so I will order a bottle tomorrow. I'll let you know my thoughts after I use it. What applicator did you use to apply...a microfiber cloth or the sponge shown with the bottle?

Thanks for the tip. I'm a fanatic about the cleanliness of the interior of a vehicle

fricfracfrank · 02-13-2019, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROC3

Quote:

Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

Did this work?

Https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

YES. It's amazing. Just a little goes a LONG way. It comes with an applicator and you literally need just one spray to cover all the Piano Black trim. Just try a little first to see if it removes your swirl marks.

Are you confident it will protect the trim? Any anti static properties that you can see repel a bit of dust?

GregM4 · 02-13-2019, 04:33 PM

Thanks for all the advice.

Unfortunately the links to the trim apparently only fit left hand drive cars which is not us in AUS. Also the protectant on Amazing does not ship to AUS. Amazon cut off most of products from shipping to AUS a year ago when they opened up a AUS specific shop, but we only can access about 20% of their total products.

Will contact a BMW dealer here for a quote on the trim, expect to be about $1500.

No1Cares · 02-15-2019, 03:57 AM

piano black trim sucks. we feel your pain.

02-10-2019, 11:13 PM	#1
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SC11 Private First Class 186 Rep 194 Posts Drives: X4 M40i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the black trim not an option and just the stock interior around the mode buttons, gear stick, cup holders, radio and AC areas?
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G01Mike Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Phytonic Blue Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	It is possible but will be extremely costly. Might be better to look at getting the trim wrapped like someone else said. There are nice aluminum look wraps and some colors that would look good. Another thing to try is to see if you have a local cerakote or similar product dealer in the area. They are able to come up with a wide variety of looks at a cheaper price.
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HollyM Private First Class 100 Rep 173 Posts Drives: X3 M40i - on order! Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bath OH iTrader: (0)	God, if I could only get rid of the Piano Black on my center console, life would be so grand. No more dust and swirls and angst whilst looking at it. I don't understand why one's chosen trim couldn't also cover that flat surface...
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HollyM Private First Class 100 Rep 173 Posts Drives: X3 M40i - on order! Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bath OH iTrader: (0)	I don't want to put any substance on the piano black, I just want it to be like new every day. I've been using a soft cloth moistened with a solution of white vinegar and RO (reverse osmosis) water - it leaves it sparkling, but then you have to use Q-tips to get under the switches, etc. My Fineline Cove trim is easy to care for - no fingerprints and the dust is not seen as easily.
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HollyM Private First Class 100 Rep 173 Posts Drives: X3 M40i - on order! Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bath OH iTrader: (0)	SROC3, Trusting you on this so I will order a bottle tomorrow. I'll let you know my thoughts after I use it. What applicator did you use to apply...a microfiber cloth or the sponge shown with the bottle? Thanks for the tip. I'm a fanatic about the cleanliness of the interior of a vehicle
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GregM4 Captain 1317 Rep 817 Posts Drives: VERDE ERMES G82 M4 Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Queensland, Australia iTrader: (0)	Trim Thanks for all the advice. Unfortunately the links to the trim apparently only fit left hand drive cars which is not us in AUS. Also the protectant on Amazing does not ship to AUS. Amazon cut off most of products from shipping to AUS a year ago when they opened up a AUS specific shop, but we only can access about 20% of their total products. Will contact a BMW dealer here for a quote on the trim, expect to be about $1500.
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No1Cares Lieutenant 435 Rep 570 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	piano black trim sucks. we feel your pain.
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