Real Wood Trim??

slickvince · 06-11-2007, 09:54 PM

Does anyone know if the wood BMW uses on their car is real wood???

I saw a picture of the backside of the centre wood trim and looks like plastic. But it could be that the wood is really thin.

Anyone know?

nimamilani · 06-11-2007, 09:59 PM

of course it is not wood, it ain't a rolls royce!!!!
i think if you want real wood trim, you have to order the individual BMW.

ACZakka325i · 06-11-2007, 10:00 PM

I believe it IS real wood. It is very thin and steamed to be made pliable.

wj4 · 06-11-2007, 10:01 PM

I, too, read that it is real wood under the clear coat.

Pedal2Floor · 06-11-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickvince

Does anyone know if the wood BMW uses on their car is real wood???

I saw a picture of the backside of the centre wood trim and looks like plastic. But it could be that the wood is really thin.

Anyone know?

If you

you will find your answer.

Long story short....plastic, topped with probably 1/16' or 1/32" veneer of real wood topped with a clear enamal. So, yes its real wood if you consider 1/16" squashed between plastic real wood. Same trick used by all the luxo brands.

skim7x · 06-11-2007, 10:28 PM

dealer told me it was plastic

ACZakka325i · 06-11-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

dealer told me it was plastic

your dealer is retarded.

montreal_bimmer · 06-11-2007, 10:47 PM

they put enough to say its wood trim.... dont try to sand it though...

Kev · 06-11-2007, 11:07 PM

It's a really thin piece of wood with on top of plastic with a clear resin coating (like those engineered flooring)

TiAg335i · 06-11-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

your dealer is retarded.

Not really, there is a super thin layer of plastic "clear coat" over the very thin piece of wood.

skim7x · 06-11-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

your dealer is retarded.

most are

astra · 06-12-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

most are

too right

ihavedrivenanm1 · 06-12-2007, 03:39 AM

Oy...

A thin veneer of real wood is glued to a rigid substrate which is then molded to the actual foam plasctic trim piece. The wood veneer is then "clear coated" for protection.

By the way, this is the same way that Bentley and RR do it as well; no regular production cars have used solid planks of wood for years.

Odin · 06-12-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal_bimmer

dont try to sand it though...

hahahahahahahahahaha

island111 · 06-12-2007, 05:47 AM

It's just like my old T-Reg Real thin piece of wood between the pieces of plastic and yes it can crack..
Better yet what about a leather sterring wheel? They just get worse and worse. Oh it's plether

achien · 06-12-2007, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickvince

Does anyone know if the wood BMW uses on their car is real wood???

I saw a picture of the backside of the centre wood trim and looks like plastic. But it could be that the wood is really thin.

Anyone know?

It is real wood, covered by a material called "Acrylic". This material is harder and more expensive than crystal, usually reserved for high-end cosmetic bottles or jars.

canucklion · 06-12-2007, 08:58 AM

it's real wood. But does it really matter? I understand the argument between leather and leatherette, both has its pros and cons. But fake vs real wood? would you die of embarrasment if your car's equipped with fake wood and people found out about it?

SGP335i · 06-12-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

your dealer is retarded.

Most are

KL2DC · 06-12-2007, 09:31 AM

They all use real wood veneer. Iirc veneers are inherently safer than solid planks of wood for obvious reasons. Plastic backed veneers do not explode in a grenade of sharp splinters in the event of an accident. I am sure there are other reasonings like costs, weight etc. You can also see this by the differing burls/patterns from car to car.

I suppose it would've been easier to make things out of solid wood vs veneers...

VIZSLA · 06-12-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ihavedrivenanm1

Oy...

A thin veneer of real wood is glued to a rigid substrate which is then molded to the actual foam plasctic trim piece. The wood veneer is then "clear coated" for protection.

By the way, this is the same way that Bentley and RR do it as well; no regular production cars have used solid planks of wood for years.

Part of the reason for the veneer vs is plank is saftey. In a crash a solid piece of wood can break and splinter. I don't think that you've seen solid wood in any car sold in the states since 67.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-12-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nimamilani

of course it is not wood, it ain't a rolls royce!!!!
i think if you want real wood trim, you have to order the individual BMW.

WRONG
all BMW's come with real wood

ALPINE6SPD · 06-12-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ihavedrivenanm1

Oy...

A thin veneer of real wood is glued to a rigid substrate which is then molded to the actual foam plasctic trim piece. The wood veneer is then "clear coated" for protection.

By the way, this is the same way that Bentley and RR do it as well; no regular production cars have used solid planks of wood for years.

this guy is 100% correct. Most other cars use fake wood and do the same process as BMW but with fake wood.

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