Interior redo on a budget...

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-15-2013, 09:14 AM

Got my 2009 335i recently but was never happy with the all black interior...just seemed too plain and dark to me so I decided to do a little accent painting and while I was at it I did the e-brake handle and pedals to add a little excitement. All told this redo cost less than $150.00 and I'm pleased with the results. I would have preferred a slightly darker tan but this is as dark as I could find. I spent the better part of a day prying pieces off the dash and masking everything up. The door panels took about 3 hours apiece. The pedals took an hour or so and the e-brake handle about 20minutes. Hope you like.

Paint and supplies:

No more solid black interior

smallseafishie · 06-15-2013, 09:34 AM

Very nice effort. Two-tone is definitely not my cup of tea.

Do you plan on doing seating surfaces?

kdbryce · 06-15-2013, 09:51 AM

wow that came out great!

looks almost OEM

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-15-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by smallseafishie

Very nice effort. Two-tone is definitely not my cup of tea.

Do you plan on doing seating surfaces?

No, I'm done on the interior painting. The seats receive too much wear to risk painting them. My goal was to lighten the interior up a bit and I'm satisfied with where it is now. I understand two-tone isn't for everyone though.

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-15-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kbryce

wow that came out great!

looks almost OEM

That was the goal to make it similar to OEM.

Kalidian · 06-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Interesting. I currently have the beige interior but I always loved the lemon colour. Kind of put it behind me since I didn't want to pay thousands for a new interior but if this works and looks good I'll have to look into it again lol.

marshall834 · 06-15-2013, 10:55 AM

That actually looks really good. How does it look up close? Noticeable?

Props for a DIYer.

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-15-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marshall834

That actually looks really good. How does it look up close? Noticeable?

Props for a DIYer.

Even up close you can't tell it was painted. The 'rough' surface helps and will also help if and when I ever have to do a touch-up. Prep and careful masking are what makes this type of job.

DrewG13 · 06-15-2013, 01:23 PM

Nice job OP. did you remove the panels or just mask them?

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-15-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewG13

Nice job OP. did you remove the panels or just mask them?

That's the only way to remove the speaker covers and door handle contraptions. Not to hard to remove and there are vids out there showing how to do front and back. Removing also makes it easier to mask and you don't have to worry about paint dust, etc. when you're painting them.

dbudh001 · 06-16-2013, 01:09 AM

what happens when it starts to strip ?

Banzai328 · 06-16-2013, 06:38 AM

unique

jcut825 · 06-16-2013, 09:29 AM

Did you consider painting the sides of the center counsel past the arm rest. Looks good as is but that would be more OEM extended leather look.

Datsik · 06-16-2013, 10:04 AM

It was better than I thought it would be

3000GT MR · 06-16-2013, 03:16 PM

I would Definatly do that if i had black interior. Great job OP

KeepitClassy · 06-16-2013, 03:21 PM

What are you using to hold up your GPS? I like the way it's positioned.

Arben72 · 06-16-2013, 03:35 PM

You should get beige floor mats and a beige center console. Would really make the interior pop. Amazing work on the painting though, truly looks oem.

FrozenM3nace · 06-16-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepitClassy

What are you using to hold up your GPS? I like the way it's positioned.

Same

JaysBlueE92 · 06-16-2013, 04:45 PM

Nice job

S2KtoG35to335 · 06-16-2013, 07:11 PM

I'll have to consider painting the center console...let me get used to what I have first though

Garmin mount is from here. Easy to install and pretty easy to remove again now that I have all those pry tools at my disposal.

http://www.proclipusa.com/

DASHOCKER · 06-17-2013, 08:27 AM

That looks really good man

AzureHaze · 06-17-2013, 09:02 AM

Not a big fan of the color but excellent job OP! You could of fooled me if you said it was OEM.

06-15-2013, 09:14 AM	#1
S2KtoG35to335 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0)	Interior redo on a budget... Got my 2009 335i recently but was never happy with the all black interior...just seemed too plain and dark to me so I decided to do a little accent painting and while I was at it I did the e-brake handle and pedals to add a little excitement. All told this redo cost less than $150.00 and I'm pleased with the results. I would have preferred a slightly darker tan but this is as dark as I could find. I spent the better part of a day prying pieces off the dash and masking everything up. The door panels took about 3 hours apiece. The pedals took an hour or so and the e-brake handle about 20minutes. Hope you like. Paint and supplies: No more solid black interior
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06-15-2013, 09:34 AM	#2
smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Very nice effort. Two-tone is definitely not my cup of tea. Do you plan on doing seating surfaces?
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Kalidian Lieutenant 8 Rep 514 Posts Drives: AW '09 E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I currently have the beige interior but I always loved the lemon colour. Kind of put it behind me since I didn't want to pay thousands for a new interior but if this works and looks good I'll have to look into it again lol.
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marshall834 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Comp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (8)	That actually looks really good. How does it look up close? Noticeable? Props for a DIYer. __________________ Past: 2015 A3 E90 335i E46 323ci B6 Audi S4
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DrewG13 Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	Nice job OP. did you remove the panels or just mask them?
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jcut825 Private First Class 13 Rep 122 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Did you consider painting the sides of the center counsel past the arm rest. Looks good as is but that would be more OEM extended leather look.
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3000GT MR Major 265 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	I would Definatly do that if i had black interior. Great job OP __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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KeepitClassy Banned 38 Rep 266 Posts Drives: BMW LCI e90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	What are you using to hold up your GPS? I like the way it's positioned.
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Arben72 Banned 50 Rep 462 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	You should get beige floor mats and a beige center console. Would really make the interior pop. Amazing work on the painting though, truly looks oem.
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06-16-2013, 07:11 PM	#20
S2KtoG35to335 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0)	Thanks all... I'll have to consider painting the center console...let me get used to what I have first though Garmin mount is from here. Easy to install and pretty easy to remove again now that I have all those pry tools at my disposal. http://www.proclipusa.com/
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06-17-2013, 08:27 AM	#21
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