Daves88 wroteThanks for that feedback!I haven’t personally tackled this, sorry no first had experience for you.
Just chiming in to say this is the kind of job I would pay a premium for a high end shop to tackle. The kind of shop that charges 50% more than any competitors, and you can’t figure out what the heck you’re paying for - but the shop has a pristine reputation.
This is highly detailed, tedious work, and you want a shop who is being paid absurdly well to pay attention to every detail. You also want a shop with a lot on the line (pristine reputation) who will do it right the first time and fix the imperfections you find.
My two cents! Keep us posted on what you do!
bluesmachine wroteThis looks awesome!I have a 2023 45e and bought carbon fiber overlays from Ali express. Yea they stick over the current trim but after taking the time and doing it properly- one could never tell it isn’t factory. It looks that good.
All for around $150-200
And I’m a perfectionist. It’s looks dead perfect.
I know the attached pictures aren’t great lighting but hopefully you can see what I’m taking about.
Daves88 wroteDitto for this question.This looks awesome!
Did you have a link to the seller?
Daves88 wroteCar is in the shop now but from memory it’s gloss. Unrelated photo that shows some of it.I'm curious to see what the finish/colour/weave is like on the OEM CF.
Is it Matt/satin/gloss?
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aug0211 wroteThanks for that! I managed to find a company that has the experience to remove and dip the trim in a carbon fibre finish https://www.justdipit.com.au/ just waiting for a quote.Car is in the shop now but from memory it’s gloss. Unrelated photo that shows some of it.
Daves88 wroteCan you explain what you mean a little more? I didn’t quite follow. Maybe I just need more coffee ☕️Thanks for that! I managed to find a company that has the experience to remove and dip the trim in a carbon fibre finish https://www.justdipit.com.au/ just waiting for a quote.
One thing I've noticed here in Australia is the <<<<>>>> X5 logo that's lights up on the dash has a pattern through out it. Is this the same for you? (Just not sure if it will clash)
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aug0211 wroteI was half asleep typing! My fault.Can you explain what you mean a little more? I didn’t quite follow. Maybe I just need more coffee ☕️
Daves88 wroteI think I get what you’re saying now! I will have to look when I have my vehicle back - probably not for another week unfortunately. I don’t remember off the top of my head. If you don’t hear back from me in a week, tag me here and I’ll shoot a photo back for ya.I was half asleep typing! My fault.
See attached, does this part of a trim have the same pattern through out for you guys? (Not sure if it will clash with the CF look)
Oddly enough I've noticed condensation on the trim after the aircon is running for some time. Anyone else have this issue?
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kgelfen360 wroteI disagree, at least based on the photos fromThat Ali Express weave is very different from OEM stuff. I don’t think it’s terrible but anyone who knows these car will know right away it’s a sticker. I don’t see why this looks better then whatever factory trim u got.
bluesmachine. Those photos show what appears to be a fantastic outcome to me.kgelfen360 wroteI can't stand the brown trim, anything is better. :-)That Ali Express weave is very different from OEM stuff. I don’t think it’s terrible but anyone who knows these car will know right away it’s a sticker. I don’t see why this looks better then whatever factory trim u got.
Daves88 wroteDoes this help? Let me know if not and I’ll get another pic.I was half asleep typing! My fault.
See attached, does this part of a trim have the same pattern through out for you guys? (Not sure if it will clash with the CF look)
Oddly enough I've noticed condensation on the trim after the aircon is running for some time. Anyone else have this issue?
Cheers
aug0211 wroteIt sure does! The CF is def glossyDoes this help? Let me know if not and I’ll get another pic.
