Does anyone else get blinded by their carbon fiber interior trim?

[SherM4n]

If we're blinded we can't see how gorgeous it looks.

[knightarmor]

I ended up getting the M Performance trim kit. So much nicer and matches the car better. I recently drove down to California and loved that the interior now just disappeares when I'm driving (really driving). It made such a difference that the piano black radio/hvac trim now became a nuisance, so ill be replacing that with the matte black trim.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by NashvegasR

Who cares if we're blinded, it looks gorgeous !

Well, I care when I get blinded.

[behindthen0thing]

No. I have never been blinded by the cf trim glaring

[whypreeM3]

Originally Posted by knightarmor

I ended up getting the M Performance trim kit. So much nicer and matches the car better. I recently drove down to California and loved that the interior now just disappeares when I'm driving (really driving). It made such a difference that the piano black radio/hvac trim now became a nuisance, so ill be replacing that with the matte black trim.

I have the same problem.. please post pics

[snareman]

Originally Posted by whypreeM3

I have the same problem.. please post pics

Yes, please post some pics!

[smr123]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Looks good!
How much?

Simply removed the 3 parts, (instructions on here somewhere) masked the black chrome impregnated areas, scotchbrite 07447 red, 07448 gray, then white. I just created the matte look on the clear coat. It took about 5 hrs. total.

I was not blinded by it, but felt the gloss looked somewhat China ebay. I like the M2 and new M5 matt finish as well as most carbon race parts are matt. Personally it looks right to me.

[shay2nak]

Finally happened to me. lol

[2011zx10R]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

Finally happened to me. lol

Originally Posted by shay2nak

Finally happened to me. lol

+1

[knightarmor]

Originally Posted by whypreeM3

I have the same problem.. please post pics

Here you go. As you will see the silver trim still remains on the passenger AC duct. I already have a black one on the way to replace it so it all matches. Also have the matte black radio trim in route to me!

[tict]

No not me. And I live in Sunny so cal so I would expect it if it was a common issue...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by knightarmor

First I got blinded by the hood so I had that wrapped in matte black. The carbon interior trim pieces every now and again catch the sun just right and blind the hell out of me. I don't wear sunglasses all the time but damn. I can't be the only one who has this problem?

Nope. Not me!

[Trevorstein]

Originally Posted by knightarmor

First I got blinded by the hood so I had that wrapped in matte black. The carbon interior trim pieces every now and again catch the sun just right and blind the hell out of me. I don't wear sunglasses all the time but damn. I can't be the only one who has this problem?

I completely agree with the OP

Your photo is (blind? - no pun intended) spot on!

It's not only the C.F. Most all of BMW's interior trims have too much polyurethane! It makes, whatever's underneath it look
like cheap plastic! Although there is a very nice "open pore" wood trim available, but only on one or so of the [Edit:] "i" models.

This has been posted about before...

Originally Posted by Dr._Who

Hey,

Alcantara... Uugh!

This is a brand name for a cheap synthetic suede substitute usually called micro(/"ultra") suede, which itself is a
version of polyester terry.

Both it and Suede are subject to the same ills, but Alcantara (specially BMW's very thin version of it) much more so:

* Easily Worn and suffers Abrasions ("It can be easily be cleaned." - Yeah, twice!)
* Absorbs Dust
* Absorbs Contaminants (Who needs gloves?!? - grease/sweat!)
* Absorbs Odors (Flatulence!- smelly sock!)

I do plan on getting the previously mentioned "BMW Performance Alcantara/Carbon Fiber Trim kit, if only for the matte
C.F. center console piece, as I will be reupholstering the dash trim piece with Individual Leather, embroidered with the
"///M" logo.

That's the plan (solution to the gloss/reflections!), for now.

Enjoy that Alcantara!


Cheers!

Project:


Solution's on hand...


Mock-up:

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Trevorstein

I completely agree with the OP

Your photo is (blind? - no pun intended) spot on!

It's not only the C.F. Most all of BMW's interior trims have too much polyurethane! It makes, whatever's underneath it look
like cheap plastic! Although there is a very nice "open pore" wood trim available, but only on one or so of the "X" models.

This has been posted about before...

Project:


Solution's on hand...


Mock-up:

The i3 has a very nice open pore wood trim with leather panels. All plastics besides the iDrive and instrument screen are soft tough matte plastics instead of gloss. It makes for a nice place to sit in.

[jww///95]

I think I'm going to experiment with some xpel stealth in the coming weeks to get a bit of matte or satin look to the trim.

But that won't address the black chrome finishing strip on the trim which is next level awfulness. I've hated that since day 1. Maybe some satin vinyl to mimic the estoril blue strip the m sport F3x cars get which looks great.

[Trevorstein]

Originally Posted by jmg

The i3 has a very nice open pore wood trim with leather panels. All plastics besides the iDrive and instrument screen are soft tough matte plastics instead of gloss. It makes for a nice place to sit in.

That's it, Correct!

I probably meant to say the "i" series instead of "X"

The problem is, it's only offered on that model, not on our chassis.


Cheers!

[Trevorstein]

Originally Posted by jww///95

I think I'm going to experiment with some xpel stealth in the coming weeks to get a bit of matte or satin look to the trim.

But that won't address the black chrome finishing strip on the trim which is next level awfulness. I've hated that since day 1. Maybe some satin vinyl to mimic the estoril blue strip the m sport F3x cars get which looks great.

Yeah!

Just get it wrapped.


Cheers!

[Bloodykotex]

Aghhh!

[smr123]

Originally Posted by Bloodykotex

Aghhh!

...or make it matte like the M2 and M5