I have already done this, thread here:Jamie-innes wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:52 pmBought it already skinned and 2k clear coated from ebay so still have the original trim, it's not perfect by any means, a little imperfection on the side of the centre console and a few dust marks in the clear coat if you look closely but so much better than my tired and scratched trim i had before.Ladderman wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:08 pmgreat job mate Did you skin the original trim yourself?Jamie-innes wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:12 pm Finished off my install of carbon fibre trim
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I’m planning on doing a load when I take mine off the road over winter. I don’t know wether to sink original parts, or go all in and make moulds. Making moulds will take longer & more expense, but if I master the art I may try larger parts such as the exterior panels. There is a great company https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/ who sell everything you need. They have a Learning Area section with videos on different techniques. One even shows you how to make a car bonnet from start to finish.
I had looked at that company before but it's way beyond my skill and I just don't have the time and money to put into learning.
I look forward to seeing a progress thread though if you go ahead, would be interesting to see, maybe even a little forum earner if you get handy with it
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It's totally doable but you need a lot of time and patience and be prepared to make a few mistakes along the way. I will soon be working on another set for the E89 Z4 perhaps I should get some trims for the E85 / E86 too.