Carbon Fibre based overlays on interior trim

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:27 pm

There was a burst of activity a couple of years ago headed by Silverstar and Nitrix in using genuine carbon fibre to over lay on the E89 interior trim areas.

I bought from Silverstar a set of interior trims and some panels that had been carbon fibre’ d and then epoxy resin coated..

For various reasons they languished in my goodies cupboard…

This winter I decided to fit them, then as I pondered I realised that leaving the door handle trim in its original yukkie dark brown trim would be an affront to tactile and visual tastes..

Therefore I contacted Silverstar with a fire to getting these done..pleased to say he’s still in the market for doing them.

These arrived yesterday., just unwrapped and very beautiful.

So the good bits are..

Despite quite thick layers of epoxy the trim and controls reassemble without any issues

The photos don’t do justice to the lustre and depth

A lovely tactile feel to the finish

I had the gear gaiter re-finished by Royal Steering Wheels to suit them plus the Royal Steering wheel re-furb

Things to consider are

Unless you have a spare trim set there is a 2 to 3 week turnaround / down time

Costs..Silverstar quotes £500 for a complete set of your trim being processed..plus p+p..which given the time and quality I honk is very reasonable for the result…especially if you are a crack handed muppet

I think the cleaning of the surfaces will need to be done very carefully to avoid scratches in the epoxy

Well pleased and a big thanks to Silverstar

Unfortunately I’m limited to the house following a major eye op but hopefully in 4 to 6 weeks time I’ll be able to fit them.

Gingerlomax · Post by **Gingerlomax** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:11 pm

Stunning..

BeardyJon · Post by **BeardyJon** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:43 pm

Very very nice. If I had £500 to burn I'd consider it but since vinyl wrap is available, and a fairly decent alternative, this falls way down on the Wishlist. Still amazes me how much carbon fibre costs.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:09 pm

BeardyJon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:43 pm Very very nice. If I had £500 to burn I'd consider it but since vinyl wrap is available, and a fairly decent alternative, this falls way down on the Wishlist. Still amazes me how much carbon fibre costs.

It’s not the cost of the materials it’s the time and labour required to make an outstanding job..

I did look at wraps..although they are much cheaper it’s not the same class by a long way....but appreciate not everyone wants or can afford this approach..

BeardyJon · Post by **BeardyJon** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:24 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:09 pm
BeardyJon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:43 pm Very very nice. If I had £500 to burn I'd consider it but since vinyl wrap is available, and a fairly decent alternative, this falls way down on the Wishlist. Still amazes me how much carbon fibre costs.
It’s not the cost of the materials it’s the time and labour required to make an outstanding job..

I did look at wraps..although they are much cheaper it’s not the same class by a long way....but appreciate not everyone wants or can afford this approach..

Yeah its not a criticism, as I said, CF costs a lot and its mad that after half a century there isn't a cheaper way to make it yet. At least you can say you're one of a few owners with true CF trim.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:29 pm

It was my pleasure doing the door trims B21, strangely therapeutic

They do look great with the alcantara and yellow stitching.

If you are worried about scratching up the lacquer you could always get them covered in PPF, since they have been lacquered the same as any car paint.

Beardyjon, unfortunately there is no quick way of doing these and it's labour intensive hence the cost. The difference between real carbon fiber and vinyl wrap is night and day although I do understand from a budget point of view.

Gingerlomax · Post by **Gingerlomax** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:16 pm

I just need a spare £500 and a spare set of trims!!

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:17 pm

Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:16 pm I just need a spare £500 and a spare set of trims!!

I have lots of spare trim…no excuses now

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:29 pm

I'm not always a fan of CF trim, but that looks beautiful, especially with the alcantara and yellow stitching.

The gloss black parts of my interior are starting to look a little worse for wear, this is very tempting!

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:01 pm

tiglon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:29 pm I'm not always a fan of CF trim, but that looks beautiful, especially with the alcantara and yellow stitching.

The gloss black parts of my interior are starting to look a little worse for wear, this is very tempting!

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You should take the plunge…especially as I have a trim set at very reasonable rates …

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:24 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:01 pm
tiglon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:29 pm I'm not always a fan of CF trim, but that looks beautiful, especially with the alcantara and yellow stitching.

The gloss black parts of my interior are starting to look a little worse for wear, this is very tempting!
I get 97% commission on any sales

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:33 pm

Silverstar, if I was to send you the 3 plastic trims from a MFSW would you be able to skin them? If so what would be the turn round time & cost please

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:45 pm

A few pics from the process..enjoy..

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:42 pm

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:53 pm

Can this be done in silver or white?

… I know carbon is black… but can it be done?

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