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      03-24-2016, 07:30 AM   #1
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F15 Interior Trim Swap...

I would like to swap out the "fine wood trim american oak" for hexagonal or brushed aluminum trim.

Anyone on here know if the interior trim is easily removed or if it is more involved with panel removals and screws?
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I would like to swap out the "fine wood trim american oak" for hexagonal or brushed aluminum trim.

Anyone on here know if the interior trim is easily removed or if it is more involved with panel removals and screws?
Dash parts are super easy the doors are a bit more work because you need to take the whole panel out and the trims are held with small screws.

What trim do you have exactly fineline wood trim the real wood one no shine? if so maybe I can buy that one from you when you make the switch.
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it is the gloss wood. i prefer the aluminum for my color scheme.
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Didn't you custom order your F15? I wonder why you got the wood trim instead of the aluminum trim? Unless you got the non-Msport line?
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I have been toying with the idea of swapping to the F85 X5M trim...CF and alcantara. I'd be parting with aluminum hexagonal / gloss black trim once I do that...if you're looking for used pieces. From what I understand, the trim is fairly easily removed. Like anything, just need to take your time and take care with the clips.
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Didn't you custom order your F15? I wonder why you got the wood trim instead of the aluminum trim? Unless you got the non-Msport line?
I wound up taking one already built at a discount and instant gratification over waiting.

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I have been toying with the idea of swapping to the F85 X5M trim...CF and alcantara. I'd be parting with aluminum hexagonal / gloss black trim once I do that...if you're looking for used pieces. From what I understand, the trim is fairly easily removed. Like anything, just need to take your time and take care with the clips.
i would purchase it from you providing it is not damaged in any way. any idea how the center console trim pieces are removed?
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i would purchase it from you providing it is not damaged in any way. any idea how the center console trim pieces are removed?
Check with Ben @ RG, I know he's had his out, as well as the dash pieces. Might be overkill, but check this out:

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1156318
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Thank you.
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A car without wood is no longer a luxury car.

Some people think this way.
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i am not too concerned with others opinions. i didn't purchase this vehicle for their tastes or opinions but my own. introducing brown into my colorway throws off the entire scheme i am trying to achieve so this may not a be priority project but it is definitely on the list to get everything dialed in harmoniously.
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I wrapped my trim with 3m carbon fiber vinyl wrap
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i know they offer a brushed aluminum style wrap. how durable is it? any issues with installation?
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just one piece of advice - the hexagonal aluminum trim is extremely easy to scratch. I am really careful with everything linked to my car, but believe me...I can't say what did I do to scratch it...and in so many points. That's why I went for the CF + alcantara replacement and now it's like a new car (from all points of view). That really boosts the car's interior appearance. So keep this in mind if you go for the hexa trim. The brushed aluminum trim is more resistant.
PS the swap was done by the dealer so can't comment on how difficult it is to do it. They asked for half a day...but that was probably to take their time. I think 2-3h is a reasonable amount of time to do it.
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thanks for the head's up... i have found that with the brushed you see the dents and dings more easily that is why i was interested in the hexagonal. do you have photos of how yours looked/looks with the scratches and photos of the carbon fauxber leather?
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My hexagon aluminum trim is still flawless... zero scratches or dents..
I picked up my car exactly a year ago. I guess I'm a very careful person...
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thanks for the head's up... i have found that with the brushed you see the dents and dings more easily that is why i was interested in the hexagonal. do you have photos of how yours looked/looks with the scratches and photos of the carbon fauxber leather?

I have the hexagon Alu, it gets scratched pretty easy, not with soft rash like scratches but deep scratches that are unable to remove or polish out. quiet a bummer. belt buckle or ladies handbag buckle does serious damage easily.
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thanks for the head's up... i have found that with the brushed you see the dents and dings more easily that is why i was interested in the hexagonal. do you have photos of how yours looked/looks with the scratches and photos of the carbon fauxber leather?
I will take some pics (on TUE) and post them. I picked up some scratches on the one of the passenger's door trim (probably my wife's ring brushing against the trim) and a few on the two trims on the center console. Changed those two with the M leather knee pads.
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the knee pads may be an option and a more comfortable one for me. i am fairly tall and find myself resting my knee and thigh against the transmission tunnel from time to time.
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Can you by chance tell me part number for the M leather knee pads? Also where did you buy it from? Thanks
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I messed up and ordered Fineline Pure Wood trim (with Black Dakota) and my wife is not happy...She saw the Fineline trim in person and does not like it at all (it's going to be her car). Car arrives next week so I'll probably have to swap hers out. Anyone in the Los Angeles area know an indy shop that can do this?
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