Anyone with Blue Carbon Fiber Trim?

crazyfoo · 09-08-2011, 01:14 AM

I've been looking for some vinyl to redo my interior trim. I found a bunch of good info by searching, but I've not seen any done with blue carbon fiber, although maybe there is a reason for that lol

Anyway, I like the CF look, but I also wanted something that would stand out a little bit more. I KNOW that I don't like how any plain glossy colors look, so I thought blue CF would look a little nicer.

Anyone have thoughts on this? Or even better, has anyone done it?

I was considering this vinyl:
http://www.metrorestyling.com/Blue-M...3d48inblue.htm

Would not be a horrible mistake if it turned out that I really don't like it, but don't want to waste the time and money if someone has a picture so I can see it.

I did a quick photoshop job of a CF interior I found somewhere on here.

**EDIT** Just to make it more clear, this is not my interior so I know nothing about the radio.....

Let me know what your thoughts are.

B_euro335 · 09-08-2011, 01:24 AM

that could go well with a white or black car if keeping the theme throughout, blue calipers etc

Nalod · 09-08-2011, 06:11 AM

Oh My! It does stand out all by itself. Not sure thats a good look.

BTW, what happened to your stereo? (head unit).

crazyfoo · 09-08-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bargamon

BTW, what happened to your stereo? (head unit).

Oh that's not mine, just a picture of a car I found with regular CF trim. I have iDrive.

Brane Khaos · 09-08-2011, 08:50 AM

It's bold but I like it. I think it can definitely work. I like the radio / dash layout in the pic you found...very clean.

TwinSnails · 09-08-2011, 11:58 AM

Personally not fond of the look. Stands out way to much. The interior should be subtle IMHO.

GodLy · 09-08-2011, 03:33 PM

Thumbs up for stereo!

SV Concepts III · 09-08-2011, 04:30 PM

Def stands out, might flow better if you have other blue accents in the, but definite props for originality

Tee212 · 09-08-2011, 04:31 PM

in for stereo comments lol

crazyfoo · 09-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Well I ordered a sample of the material, probably won't get it until next week. I don't think I got to close on the color in my photoshop job, so I will see what it looks like in person soon enough!

Syndicategt · 09-08-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

in for stereo comments lol

Got some Def Lepoard playing on that tape deck?

That would definately stand out, especially if you color matched your paint.

Javy · 09-09-2011, 10:53 AM

Its a little "loud". Really stands out but its unique.

+1 on the Kenwood KVT. Really nice flip out.

Vesar · 09-09-2011, 11:05 AM

It looks dope and stands out great. If your car is outside blue and the interior
black you should definitely go for it!!

crazyfoo · 09-09-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vesar

It looks dope and stands out great. If your car is outside blue and the interior
black you should definitely go for it!!

yeah Montego Blue car, black interior. I want to get rid of the wood trim. can't wait for my sample to come in the mail!

Vesar · 09-09-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyfoo

yeah Montego Blue car, black interior. I want to get rid of the wood trim. can't wait for my sample to come in the mail!

Here i made some more ps pictures

fdriller9 · 09-09-2011, 11:44 AM

Needs to compliment a theme....can't be done alone.

crazyfoo · 09-09-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by *********

Needs to compliment a theme....can't be done alone.

a theme on the inside or overall? I was thinking blue accents was a theme - my new rims will be here at the end of the month with Blue lip and wheel, black spokes. so the whole car will be blue and black. I did not want plain blue inside, but nothing else on my car will be carbon fiber. I think that a plain shiny blue color would look a little odd.

fdriller9 · 09-09-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfoo

a theme on the inside or overall? I was thinking blue accents was a theme - my new rims will be here at the end of the month with Blue lip and wheel, black spokes. so the whole car will be blue and black. I did not want plain blue inside, but nothing else on my car will be carbon fiber. I think that a plain shiny blue color would look a little odd.

I just realized your car is blue. So I think it will flow, expecially with the blue lip on the wheels.

Maybe do the center of the iDrive knob as well. And maybe pedals.....that might over do it though.

DieselDiner · 09-09-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *********

Needs to compliment a theme....can't be done alone.

I agree, the CF stands out too starkly; something like I did in my old JCW MINI, I had blue inserts added to the doors, and added blue floormats and shift boot:

crazyfoo · 09-20-2011, 09:55 PM

took a few iPhone pics with the blue carbon fiber sample. I am pleased that the color is a darker blue. I am pretty much convinced that I want to do it, now it is just a matter of ordering it and finding the time :-)

edirtaynine · 09-20-2011, 10:15 PM

i think it looks hella rice.

Vesar · 09-21-2011, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfoo

took a few iPhone pics with the blue carbon fiber sample. I am pleased that the color is a darker blue. I am pretty much convinced that I want to do it, now it is just a matter of ordering it and finding the time :-)

I would say yes, as i told you before i think it looks really really nice

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crazyfoo Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 240 Posts Drives: '09 Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone with Blue Carbon Fiber Trim? I've been looking for some vinyl to redo my interior trim. I found a bunch of good info by searching, but I've not seen any done with blue carbon fiber, although maybe there is a reason for that lol Anyway, I like the CF look, but I also wanted something that would stand out a little bit more. I KNOW that I don't like how any plain glossy colors look, so I thought blue CF would look a little nicer. Anyone have thoughts on this? Or even better, has anyone done it? I was considering this vinyl: http://www.metrorestyling.com/Blue-M...3d48inblue.htm Would not be a horrible mistake if it turned out that I really don't like it, but don't want to waste the time and money if someone has a picture so I can see it. I did a quick photoshop job of a CF interior I found somewhere on here. EDIT Just to make it more clear, this is not my interior so I know nothing about the radio..... Let me know what your thoughts are. Attached Images __________________ http://www.focusperfection.com/ Last edited by crazyfoo; 09-09-2011 at 11:02 AM.. Reason: not my car
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Oh My! It does stand out all by itself. Not sure thats a good look. BTW, what happened to your stereo? (head unit).
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Brane Khaos New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2010 e90 / 2004 e46 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Driver's Seat iTrader: (0)	It's bold but I like it. I think it can definitely work. I like the radio / dash layout in the pic you found...very clean.
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TwinSnails First Lieutenant 25 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 335i, X5 G05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	Personally not fond of the look. Stands out way to much. The interior should be subtle IMHO. __________________ F30 - M Sport 335i
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Def stands out, might flow better if you have other blue accents in the, but definite props for originality
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crazyfoo Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 240 Posts Drives: '09 Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Well I ordered a sample of the material, probably won't get it until next week. I don't think I got to close on the color in my photoshop job, so I will see what it looks like in person soon enough!
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Javy e92javy 46 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (7)	Its a little "loud". Really stands out but its unique. +1 on the Kenwood KVT. Really nice flip out.
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Vesar Lieutenant 71 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 320i Ε92 M-Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 320i [10.00]	It looks dope and stands out great. If your car is outside blue and the interior black you should definitely go for it!! __________________ GP Thunder 8500k AE \| Yellow Fogs \| Plasti Dipped Badge \| Matte Grilles \| LED Interior \| Carbon/Black Emblems \| ///M Sport Package
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Needs to compliment a theme....can't be done alone.
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crazyfoo Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 240 Posts Drives: '09 Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	took a few iPhone pics with the blue carbon fiber sample. I am pleased that the color is a darker blue. I am pretty much convinced that I want to do it, now it is just a matter of ordering it and finding the time :-) Attached Images __________________ http://www.focusperfection.com/
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i think it looks hella rice.
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