[jameslk55]

...So, back onto the original thread topic....

Added a small CF panel to the side grill vent on the front bumper. (both sides!!)..

Looks good. I think you should try doing the 2nd vent as well but don't extend it to the edge.

 

[jcw]

Love it. Thinking of using it to cover my worn centre arm rest in wine red to match the nappa red leather. If that works, I'll do the internal fascia.

Thanks for all the great ideas.

 

[cobra8272]

I did mine 'temporary' with 80% dark exterior tint about 7 months ago, still looks fine.

 

[Stinger]

Looks good. I think you should try doing the 2nd vent as well but don't extend it to the edge.

I think there's a greater chance of peel if you don't wrap an edge?

 

[Seanhump]

..Afternoon

Thought I'd have a go at covering the silver trim either side of the steering wheel... (under the instrument cluster)

They both pop off, and an off-cut of CF film and a session with the hair dryer later...

Other side is the same - will post 'as installed' pics later

Cheers
Sean

PS – check out http://www.slkworld.com/united-kingdom-region/31725-east-midlands-rabbit-chase.html for info on the possible East Midlands ‘Rabbit Chase”


Mods so far...
Airscarf Retro-fit http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/27470-project-airscarf-starts-here.html
Alpine double-din touchscreen head unit with Bluetooth, Nav, DVD, reverse camera and iPod with a ‘Small’ sub in the boot http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-general-discussion/26915-amplifier-location.html
Mercedes Genuine rear Windscreen http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/32951-new-windscreen-one-back.html
Display& steering wheel integration for the head unit.
Digital Climate control panel, Sun sensor and Pollution sensor fully working http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/30240-climatronic-retrofit-digital-climate-control.html
Hat-shelf mounted solar charging panel
Rain Sensor for Auto-wipe retrofit
Various coding changes to the Instrument cluster – see below
AMG Aluminium gear change paddles instead of the buttons http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/31587-amg-aluminuum-gear-change-paddle-retrofit.html
Facelift SLK Antenna http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/32272-facelift-antenna-tick-otherwise-known-two-minute-mod.html
Harman Kardon speaker upgrade – All 11 !! http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/31530-hk-speaker-upgrade.htmlCustom dimming LED DRL’s http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/32992-looking-drls.htmlLED’s… in various places…[x] - Map…[x] – Dome…l [x] – Number plate…[x] –Side…[x] – Puddle http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/33120-leds-were-all.html
Full blown TPMS… http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/33263-tpms-retrofit-its-started.html
Auto Dimming rearview mirror with integrated GPS Speed Camera detector BEHIND the glass…. http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/35096-my-solution-dimming-interior-mirror-look-away-if-you-dont-want-see-things-getting-cut-up.htmlPower Folding mirrors… http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/33942-folding-mirrors-making-start.html
Designo style Alcantara head lining and various other bits….
Johns 3rd brake light gizmo http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/15456-johns-3rd-brake-light-adapter.html

Mods in progress
Parktronic retrofit – nearly all the bits are here….. Just need the main loom now….
…soon this section will be empty …!

Mods on the wish list
Maybe a Smarttop....
Illuminated Sills – I have a cunning plan…

Coding Mods… http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-general-discussion/31073-my-adventrures-star-diag.html
[x] - Enable those pesky phone buttons on the steering wheel - FINALLY DONE - WOOHOO
[x] - Enable Auto-wipe – done
[x] - Add temperature display to the lower MFD - done
[x] - Enable tyre pressure Loss Warning - done
[x] - Enabled Folding mirrors – done
[x] - Enable Gallons Remaining in the MFD – done
[x] - Enable Cornering Fogs - done
[x] - Enable both rear fogs - done
[x] - Enable Alarm 'chirping' – done
[x] - Enable TPMS display in the upper MFD – done
[ ] - Enable Highline TPMS – proving tricky!!, but we have some great brains on the case….

 

[jbanks15]

Like this:

 

[jbanks15]

Don't worry Sean, i cheated! you are still the cf obiwan!!!

 

[Seanhump]

Like this:

Yep

just like that...!!

Cheers
Sean

 

[jbanks15]

i got those as extra pieces with my dash kit.

 

[Seanhump]

I'm just doing the silver trim thats over the glove box (to keep the look right)... might do the steering wheel button surrounds IF I can find / make a suitable pair of templates...

Cheers
Sean

 

[curro101]

The best way is to remove them and cut to size !!

 

[Seanhump]

I thought that'd be the case....

Glove box trim done...

Cheers
Sean

 

[jbanks15]

Nice! I have that piece also. do the comand surround and all those pieces next!

 

[curro101]

Been there , done that !! :biglaugh:

 

[jbanks15]

ditto on that!

 

[Durkatlon]

How do you safely remove those trim pieces? And does the technique extend to the door handles? (Not the little oval pieces, but the door grips themselves).

 

[jbanks15]

they just pull off. the adhesive is enuff to secure it but not permently

the door handles pop off so u can wrap them

 

[Seanhump]

The bits around the steering wheel pull out (get your fingers on the 'flat' bits that are perpendicular to you, and pull them towards you)

The one over the glovebox pulls down (when the glovebox is open) - you may need to insert a trim wedge (or large flat screwdriver) in between the top of the trim panel and the dash

No hidden screws or anything like that...

Cheers
Sean

 

[jbanks15]

from bmwnomore who has not been here in a while:

The left and right trim pieces on both side of the steering wheel are held in place with metal clips. Just tug on them and they should pop off.

The trim piece above the glove box is a little more tricky. You need to stick a tiny flat screwdriver up into little slots on the bottom of the trim that you can see if you look on the bottom. Do one side at a time. Just slide the screwdriver up and then slide the trim down a little. This releases the piece. Then do the other side just a little. Once both sides are released, the piece will slide down and right out. To put the new piece back in no screwdriver is needed, just slide it all the way up and it will clicks into place.

The door handles are held in place with little tabs you can't see. You need to spread the piece apart just a hair where the silver handle splits the piece. When you spread it, just slide the piece toward the door. It can then be slide out and removed above or below the handle. The new one can just be pushed into place until it clicks.

The door handle buttons are held in place with tabs. Just slide a thin blade between the piece and the metal around it and slide it out slowly. The new piece just snaps in.

The hand brake needs to be pryed gently up from the rear. It has a little tab that slots into a groove at the front and two little tabs that hold it on the sides. It is possible that it may have a drop of glue on it in the center to hold it down, so just take it slow and ease it up from the back until it releases. It might help to squeeze the sides a little to help release the side tabs, but probably won't be necessary. The new piece just slides into the tab in the front and snaps back into the recess. I don't really think any glue is needed, it's just that from the factory, the existing piece may or may not have a drop making it a little tricky to pry off.

Take it slow, avoid scratches to surrounding surfaces and you'll be set. If you get the silver pieces first, take a good look at them. You'll see how they're held in place. The new pieces might not have the silver metal clips attached to the pieces on both sides of the steering wheel. They are removable, so you can use the ones from the pieces that come off.

Hope this helps. Even taking your time it should take no more than an a half hour taking them out.

 

[j_Doza]

http://www.cockpit-design.de/... Has premade cf trim kit.. thanks to JonB for that link