Call me old but...

Call me old but...

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Simpo Two

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85,526 posts

266 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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...I like timber in my cars smile

I'm currently pondering the 635d convertible (E64). However most have dashboard/centre consoles that are either black or silver metal. Did they fit wood inserts in convertibles, if so is it worth waiting for one to appear, and if not how good are those trim packs for $220 from the US?

Ta!

NB: How weatherproof are BMW convertibles? Is it OK to leave them outside or should I get the garage extended to fit it?

Edited by Simpo Two on Monday 14th April 13:10

Simpo Two

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85,526 posts

266 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Any other views on how to convert a non-wood interior to wood please?

Simpo Two

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85,526 posts

266 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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Thanks. Soooo.. they print wood effect onto something, presumably sheet plastic? Do I have to make and send templates? If so it's not a practical option I think.

Just looking for a wood trim kit for a 635 in RHD really smile

Simpo Two

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85,526 posts

266 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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I don't fancy dismantling the inside of a BMW.

I'll call my local dealer next week and see what they say.

Simpo Two

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Friday 18th April 2014
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Well in the past (525 and Jaguar) I've been able to source a set of s/a bits that just stick on. Not as good as OEM I agree and probably quite horrible if you like aluminium, but quite passable.

I reckon a dealer will want £1K+ but a friendly chat might reveal other ways of skinning this particular cat smile

If anyone knows of an aftermarket stick-on kit do fire away!