Hello all.

collected my 'previously owned' DB9 today, from AM dealer on south coast. Couldn't wish for a better experience. really attentive, knowledgeable and courteous. Car is perfect in every way, except Mrs BB doesn't like the central ski-slope colour and wants me to change it. Can get a good looking Piano black replacement on ebay, but it was suggested to me that maybe one of these car wrap outfits could apply some wizardry and hide the bits Mrs BB doesn't like, and it would cost significantly less... Anyone on here attempted an 'in situ' internal trim wrap before..?

Rgds, Brin

Central "ski-slope"? Do you mean the centre console?

Not wrapping exactly, but I'm about to change mine to lovely, shiny Carbon Fibre!

Once it's been removed, it would be a very simple piece of plastic for a professional wrapper to do though.

Its not ready yet!!!
But here's a little teaser....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-DB9-DBS-Van...

I have a single hole for the starter button but I've managed to find a spare which is being custom made for me.
They are happy to custom make any part apparently.
They are also sourcing a couple of other parts for me to match.

I hope to post some pictures in a months or so time.....

Thought I'd share what I decided to do about changing the the ski slope / console colour.

Rather than buy a new panel from AM and have it fitted by AM.....or buy a 'new one' from 'the bay' and attempt to fit it myself/have it fitted, I decide to approach from a different angle. I had a conversation with a friendly AM dealer about options and he pointed me in the direction of a company they had used before based in Exeter called 'Garnishdip'. They use a process that does not involve wrapping, but some another one that involves printing a finish on the existing panel, 'dipping' it and then lacquering.....I reviewed their website for experience and options and sought clarifications with them by email and phone. I have now entrusted them to remove my existing walnut coloured ski slope and 'garnish' it in a new finish. Choosing the finish was the difficult part as they have a few that would look really good in the Aston. I could have gone to town and done the ski slope and matched the door caps too, but as they are already leather (not walnut coloured) there was no need to. I settled on Piano Black, a variant I have seen in other cars. IMHO it looks modern but classic at the same time....

Garnishdip's technician turned up in Hampshire carefully removed the panel and have taken it away to be treated. Approx. 7 calendar days post removal the panel will be returned and refitted. There is no impact on mechanical warranty. This is by far an away the most cost effective solution for at £300 plus VAT.

FYI.

Rgds, Brin

Those finishes look nice!
I too look forward to seeing some pictures!

Nice!
You definitely need a set of Tony's knobs though to set that off!!!

Click on it then you tit!

ye nice ski slope.....st knobs...