Just wrapped my aluminum trim with 3M DiNoc CF

bscarlett · 08-26-2015, 10:45 AM

So after looking at all the options and going back and forth with having a pro do it, my wallet and brains prevailed. The cost for a pro was over $500 to wrap the trim as compared to $50.00 for the material, some research, a couple hours and some sore fingers from pulling the panels. While I have seen some panels door trim wrapped in place, the videos from Bavsound detail how to remove the panel. Armed with this knowledge and some door trim panel removal tools, I thought I could accomplish it. Interestingly, the pro quotes 5 hours to do the job, I did it in 4! I also did the passenger side twice as I wasn't happy with the first attempt. Make sure you use a sharp xacto knife to the bottom of each piece that is butted up against the bottom of the aluminum trim. I also used a hair dryer to wrap the edges, shrink them around the back of the trim.

JupiterBMW · 08-26-2015, 01:08 PM

Your pictures make it look really nice. How's the texture compared to the OEM carbon leather?

bscarlett · 08-26-2015, 07:33 PM

I think it is very similar. It has a nice texture and not too shiny

Christopher06 · 08-26-2015, 09:05 PM

Wow nice job looks great I'll try to do the same where did you buy the wrap

mleun481 · 08-26-2015, 09:12 PM

Looks really good. Are you going to wrap the sides of the center console too?

bscarlett · 08-27-2015, 12:22 PM

I got it from Bimmian.com but I think you can get it from a number of online sources.

I have thought about the center console strips. I originally was going to do them however that trim is slightly different and the main factor in wrapping them was to hide the small dings in the door panel trim. I might do them in the future...not sure.

jplatt83 · 08-27-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bscarlett

I got it from Bimmian.com but I think you can get it from a number of online sources.

I have thought about the center console strips. I originally was going to do them however that trim is slightly different and the main factor in wrapping them was to hide the small dings in the door panel trim. I might do them in the future...not sure.

I got mine done at a local shop and have the center counsel done as well. Here are pics. Page 2 at the bottom.

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...=335021&page=2

deadlyrhythm · 08-30-2015, 11:43 AM

Awesome job!

Diesel X5 · 08-30-2015, 12:18 PM

I like it.

badassfajita · 09-16-2015, 01:35 PM

Looks great!

Dalecan · 09-26-2015, 08:39 PM

Looks great. I did the same to cover my horrible wood trim.

lipi128 · 09-27-2015, 05:51 PM

I noticed that the 3M Di Noc comes in both matte and gloss. Just curious as to what you guys chose and how many sq ft you needed to include the center strips?? Thanks!

bscarlett · 09-30-2015, 03:06 PM

I got 2 feet x 4 feet and had plenty left over. I probably could have used 2 feet x 2 feet yet I did not do the transmission part.

Mine is the matte finish.

dy63 · 10-01-2015, 03:43 AM

good job. did you remove the trims or leave them on car?

777man · 10-01-2015, 04:51 AM

Sweet

Dalecan · 10-02-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cupraraj

good job. did you remove the trims or leave them on car?

The trims need to be removed to get a really good fit. The only trim I did not remove was the glove box piece, it's held on with plastic rivets. All the others are easy to remove.

Erajat · 05-27-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalecan

The trims need to be removed to get a really good fit. The only trim I did not remove was the glove box piece, it's held on with plastic rivets. All the others are easy to remove.

Hi, Awesome job wrapping the trim.!! I'm stuck on the glovebox lower trim wrap and don't know how to remove the lower trim. You said you didn't remove the glovebox, how did you wrap it? Did u do it in the car without taking out the glovebox? If so, how did you fold the carbon fiber inside the left and right edges?

Really appreciate the advice. Thanks!

TheVazha · 05-28-2018, 01:12 AM

Looks great!!

yco · 05-28-2018, 01:29 AM

looks clean.. nice job..

Kraftwerk AG · 05-28-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Erajat

Hi, Awesome job wrapping the trim.!! I'm stuck on the glovebox lower trim wrap and don't know how to remove the lower trim. You said you didn't remove the glovebox, how did you wrap it? Did u do it in the car without taking out the glovebox? If so, how did you fold the carbon fiber inside the left and right edges?

Really appreciate the advice. Thanks!

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08-26-2015, 10:45 AM	#1
bscarlett New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550xi M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just wrapped my aluminum trim with 3M DiNoc CF So after looking at all the options and going back and forth with having a pro do it, my wallet and brains prevailed. The cost for a pro was over $500 to wrap the trim as compared to $50.00 for the material, some research, a couple hours and some sore fingers from pulling the panels. While I have seen some panels door trim wrapped in place, the videos from Bavsound detail how to remove the panel. Armed with this knowledge and some door trim panel removal tools, I thought I could accomplish it. Interestingly, the pro quotes 5 hours to do the job, I did it in 4! I also did the passenger side twice as I wasn't happy with the first attempt. Make sure you use a sharp xacto knife to the bottom of each piece that is butted up against the bottom of the aluminum trim. I also used a hair dryer to wrap the edges, shrink them around the back of the trim. Attached Images
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08-27-2015, 12:22 PM	#6
bscarlett New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550xi M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got it from Bimmian.com but I think you can get it from a number of online sources. I have thought about the center console strips. I originally was going to do them however that trim is slightly different and the main factor in wrapping them was to hide the small dings in the door panel trim. I might do them in the future...not sure. __________________ 2011 550xi Carbon Black/Oyster, M-Sport, Premium Package, Technology Package, Electronic Damper Control, Dynamic Drive, Comfort Access, Active Seats, Surround Cameras 2013 X5 5.0 Space Grey/Black, M-Sport, Premium Package, Technology Package, Comfort Access, Surround Cameras
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lipi128 New Member 5 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw X5 35D Join Date: May 2015 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	I noticed that the 3M Di Noc comes in both matte and gloss. Just curious as to what you guys chose and how many sq ft you needed to include the center strips?? Thanks!
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bscarlett New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550xi M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got 2 feet x 4 feet and had plenty left over. I probably could have used 2 feet x 2 feet yet I did not do the transmission part. Mine is the matte finish. __________________ 2011 550xi Carbon Black/Oyster, M-Sport, Premium Package, Technology Package, Electronic Damper Control, Dynamic Drive, Comfort Access, Active Seats, Surround Cameras 2013 X5 5.0 Space Grey/Black, M-Sport, Premium Package, Technology Package, Comfort Access, Surround Cameras
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dy63 Colonel 160 Rep 2,399 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	good job. did you remove the trims or leave them on car?
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