Favorite uncommon interior mod

[deli333]

Originally Posted by Marioec

Do you make them ? I want to do the steering wheel air bag with alcantara and M stitching

I don't but there are many places who can do it. Again if you can't find anyone let me know i'll get it done and send it to you

[eff80m3]

Uncommon at least from what I've seen so far. Rather the lack thereof. Sorry about the terrible quality, just screenshots from my IG archives.

[Smurfkiller]

Originally Posted by deli333

Smurfkiller

They are carbon skinned. many places do that in and around USA. worst case scenario let me know I'll try to help yours skinned

Ok. Thank you. I’m in Houston. So yes several places in town that do it. But I’ll prob buy a bunch of materials practice skinning other things sitting around garage. Then if all goes well do these myself. A co-worker has made and skinned several parts in Forged carbon for his Delorean

[deli333]

Originally Posted by Smurfkiller

Ok. Thank you. I’m in Houston. So yes several places in town that do it. But I’ll prob buy a bunch of materials practice skinning other things sitting around garage. Then if all goes well do these myself. A co-worker has made and skinned several parts in Forged carbon for his Delorean

good idea. also when you take them out use a big nail and hammer or a big head drill. blow the plastic welding nicely so it does not turn into a pain when you refit. you may go through the part but will be ok since you are reskinning them

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by deli333

ok some more photos, like I have said I had to do some of the stuff when I can't find someone or can't find someone in a reasonable time period. Like I hated the plastic on the back of the door handles, wanted it leather.

I have tried many things, some photos reflect that. I did most of the fitment, including seats. They need heat gun and some adjustments but I will do them later as my colored seat backs will be replaced with leather ones.

Stunning work.

May I ask what did you use on the headliner and rear shelf to glue the alcantara?

Also did you remove the existing fabric or glue the alcantara over it?

I'm currently trying to do mine.


Many thanks

[deli333]

jaylazy2020

contact adhesive , no I did not remove it. It is already too thin. try not to stretch it everywhere. right -left or up-down

[jmciver]

Concur with the above. Below is another thread on the topic which goes into a bit more detail on the process. I just redid my headliner in Alcantara as well.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899007

Edit: jaylazy2020 I just realized you started the above thread - which was my motivation actually. I thought you were done with your headliner. What happened?

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by deli333

jaylazy2020

contact adhesive , no I did not remove it. It is already too thin. try not to stretch it everywhere. right -left or up-down

Thanks. I've be using a 3M adhesive but the real shelf has separated from the direct sunlight.

What brand and model adhesive did you use?

Thanks.

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by jmciver

Concur with the above. Below is another thread on the topic which goes into a bit more detail on the process. I just redid my headliner in Alcantara as well.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899007

Edit: jaylazy2020 I just realized you started the above thread - which was my motivation actually. I thought you were done with your headliner. What happened?

Originally Posted by jmciver

Concur with the above. Below is another thread on the topic which goes into a bit more detail on the process. I just redid my headliner in Alcantara as well.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899007

Edit: jaylazy2020 I just realized you started the above thread - which was my motivation actually. I thought you were done with your headliner. What happened?

I got 90% of the headliner done quite nicely but in the meantime the C pillars and rear shelf have come unstuck a little which is prob due the direct sun.


Plus I've been away for work so haven't had time.

I really want to get it sorted in the next 4 weeks.

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by jmciver

My new favorite interior mod. My DIY Alcantara headliner re-trim…

Originally Posted by jmciver

Concur with the above. Below is another thread on the topic which goes into a bit more detail on the process. I just redid my headliner in Alcantara as well.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899007

Edit: jaylazy2020 I just realized you started the above thread - which was my motivation actually. I thought you were done with your headliner. What happened?

Just saw this as I haven't been on the forms for a while.

What brand and type of adhesive did you use?

Looks superb

[jmciver]

Originally Posted by jaylazy2020

Just saw this as I haven't been on the forms for a while.

What brand and type of adhesive did you use?

Looks superb

I used the DAP Weldwood gel contact cement (with a paint brush) for the pillars and rear deck and the DAP Weldwood Top Landau contact cement (in a spray can) for the headliner. The Top Landau stuff is specifically designed by DAP Weldwood for headliners and other automotive upholstery applications. However, reading the specs for the gel and the Top Landau variants revealed both variants work the same with upholstery in the automotive environment.

I used the gel for the pillars since I wanted better control with glue coverage by using a brush rather than spray. Worked out very well, but became more tedious with a larger piece like the rear deck. That is why I went with the Top Landau in a spray can to do the headliner.

More details, with pics, in the thread I posted above (the one you started and which motivated me to do this….)

[jaylazy2020]

Originally Posted by jmciver

I used the DAP Weldwood gel contact cement (with a paint brush) for the pillars and rear deck and the DAP Weldwood Top Landau contact cement (in a spray can) for the headliner. The Top Landau stuff is specifically designed by DAP Weldwood for headliners and other automotive upholstery applications. However, reading the specs for the gel and the Top Landau variants revealed both variants work the same with upholstery in the automotive environment.

I used the gel for the pillars since I wanted better control with glue coverage by using a brush rather than spray. Worked out very well, but became more tedious with a larger piece like the rear deck. That is why I went with the Top Landau in a spray can to do the headliner.

More details, with pics, in the thread I posted above (the one you started and which motivated me to do this….)

Thanks a million for that. I'll have to see if I can ge that product shipped to Ireland.

I let the project stall due to work etc

Having seen how good yours is I'll have to get mine done

[mashimarho]

All the small subtle details look good on these.

[uncle ben]

Not a lot of people running this shifter setup. One of my favorite mods.

[deli333]

DAP Weldwood gel contact cement is the best one as far as I know you can't get it to Ireland.

any 3m or most of the spray can stuff will not hold guys. best to use a paint brush or spray gun with proper contact adhesive.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by Wtfitzvi

P3 vent gauge

Did you wire in the dimming function for the p3?

[deli333]

Some more details

back of the door handle in leather.

window air vent retrimmed in leathr ( normally plastic even in full leather)
and hk speaker in carbon

[Danlnyc88]

Changed out the gauges to red honeycomb style and the needles from orange to white

[Twhill19]

Originally Posted by hC1001

Installed a 10.25" display from an X5/X6. It makes the interior feel a little more modern with the bigger screens thats on all the new cars now.

How hard was this install?

[f80tanz]

Originally Posted by deli333

f80tanz

Thank you mate, you know it sometimes take time as it is a trial and error process.

regarding to blades, I had the exact dilemma but unfortunately you won't be able to find it as it is "Shadow Chrome" one from what I can see in your dash trim. So sides will not match. You can try to color code them but I personally did not like mines. At the end I end up having the whole piece, including that shadow chrome bit in carbon.

However it is now one of the pieces that look overcarboned to me. so I am planning to have it retrimmed in something like this but with M4 writing with yellow shade behind.

You can then do all the blades in the dash and door cards in carbon.

However doing that you need to put back your original leather door handles( which look nicer imo) so there would not be over carbon.

Lol just thinking of it I think I have spent most of the time on the door cards

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Hi deli333 , hope you are doing well! Great progress on your build, looks amazing. I had a quick question for you regarding the side blades: I was told these parts are very hard to paint (was going to try to match as best possible to the front dash) due to some kind of wax-type coating. My shop even tried to wrap it, but the wrap wouldn't stick. Any suggestions on how I could address this? I bought an extra OEM set of blades for the front and back doors, so I'd like to experiment to see what might work. Please let me know whenever you get a chance- thanks!

[hC1001]

Originally Posted by Twhill19

How hard was this install?

See this post. https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=10

[Twhill19]

Originally Posted by TakeOne

I've got three

- My custom Kuda Mount with magnetic wireless charging

- Pedal Haus Pedals

- And "Always On" Seat emblem lights

Ur missing a pedal