**Best vinyl to use for interior wrapping?**

balgopi · 09-01-2011, 10:23 PM

I want to wrap my old brown trim and cover it with a nice silver trim.

Which website, and brand is best for this DIY?

I've heard 3M is pretty good.

How much of it do you think I will need to wrap the center console, doors, etc.?

redlinedbimmer · 09-02-2011, 09:43 AM

also interested, is there a diy that shows how to remove all the panels and cut around them nicely? whats the total cost involved?

Vesar · 09-02-2011, 09:50 AM

The best brand you can get is 3M you can get it here
http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-Sco...1080-br120.htm

Here is the DIY see all the pages
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=carbon+fiber

AndreyT · 09-02-2011, 11:40 AM

BTW, I wonder what's the deal with "Brushed Graphite" vinyl pattern. It looks pretty cool, but I don't seem to be able to find it sold openly anywhere. And a search here seems to show that people tend to form secret societies of sorts in order to group-buy this stuff form some undisclosed vendors.

Does anyone know where one can buy Brushed Graphite vinyl?

SV Concepts II · 09-02-2011, 12:34 PM

3M is definitely the best stuff on the market. It is really easy to work with. A heat gun will be your best friend. I wrapped my interior wood trim with the carbon fiber Di-Noc and love it! Good luck!

Vesar · 09-02-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

BTW, I wonder what's the deal with "Brushed Graphite" vinyl pattern. It looks pretty cool, but I don't seem to be able to find it sold openly anywhere. And a search here seems to show that people tend to form secret societies of sorts in order to group-buy this stuff form some undisclosed vendors.

Does anyone know where one can buy Brushed Graphite vinyl?

I found this helpfull thread have a look
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253665&highlight=%28cf+wrap%29

About the brushed graphite i will tell you one thing. If your interior is black it
will look cool but if your interior is beige it will look crap

AndreyT · 09-02-2011, 01:49 PM

My interior is black. However, the first time I saw Brushed Graphite was here

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564951

and it didn't seem to look that bad to me.

Vesar · 09-02-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

My interior is black. However, the first time I saw Brushed Graphite was here

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564951

and it didn't seem to look that bad to me.

Its your car mate you can do whatever you want to. Charcoal carbon looks good too

rollinstone157 · 09-02-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

BTW, I wonder what's the deal with "Brushed Graphite" vinyl pattern. It looks pretty cool, but I don't seem to be able to find it sold openly anywhere. And a search here seems to show that people tend to form secret societies of sorts in order to group-buy this stuff form some undisclosed vendors.

Does anyone know where one can buy Brushed Graphite vinyl?

I got mine from an Ebay seller, http://stores.ebay.com/PerformanceHo...=p4634.c0.m322 (there's the link to his metallic Di-Noc store, enlarge a preview and match up the code with what you want). Shipping was quite quick, and I was pleased with my vinyl and my price. You can also suggest a price, but don't insult the guy. Just go with a nice round number a few bucks under what he's offering.

AndreyT · 09-02-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

I got mine from an Ebay seller, http://stores.ebay.com/PerformanceHo...=p4634.c0.m322 (there's the link to his metallic Di-Noc store, enlarge a preview and match up the code with what you want).

Thanks for the link. I don't see any "Brushed Graphite" in their list. However, they sell "Black Brushed Aluminum". Could it be the same thing? Or something very similar?

Anyone seen that "Black Brushed Aluminum" up close?

rollinstone157 · 09-02-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

Thanks for the link. I don't see any "Brushed Graphite" in their list. However, they sell "Black Brushed Aluminum". Could it be the same thing? Or something very similar?

Anyone seen that "Black Brushed Aluminum" up close?

I got the black brushed aluminum for a custom smart cover for my iPad, and it's not as dark as it is in the pictures. I'd say it's a dark brushed graphite (EDIT: yeah, I put it next to my blu-ray player, which has a black brushed aluminum fascade, and the ME-379 [which looks black], is definitely brushed graphite. Hit him up).

balgopi · 09-02-2011, 05:39 PM

If someone knows from experience, how much vinyl would I need?

And how much should this project run? (I don't want to pay above average price)

balgopi · 11-06-2011, 02:47 PM

^^^^^^BUMP

please

psnt1ol · 11-06-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by balgopi

If someone knows from experience, how much vinyl would I need?

And how much should this project run? (I don't want to pay above average price)

You will need more for Brush Aluminum (texture) than solid colors. 16 Sqt ft will give you enough plus some extra to practice on.

balgopi · 11-11-2011, 09:41 PM

Thank you psnt1ol. That helped a lot bro

asian010 · 11-11-2011, 11:52 PM

i used aluminum foil

merchomini · 11-16-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTerryliu

i used aluminum foil

any pics of that.......iv got saddle brown and have been torn on what to wrap my wood in........piano black, carbon fiber, brushed aluminum.......

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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	3M is definitely the best stuff on the market. It is really easy to work with. A heat gun will be your best friend. I wrapped my interior wood trim with the carbon fiber Di-Noc and love it! Good luck!
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AndreyT Major 57 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan, Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	My interior is black. However, the first time I saw Brushed Graphite was here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564951 and it didn't seem to look that bad to me.
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