Need suggestions, e90 Center Console grey paint peeling

06Arctic · 01-20-2010, 10:55 PM

On the driver side near the seatbelt and the center console compartment lid the gray coating is peeling off

Even if it's under warranty, I am getting a run around from the BMW dealerships about repairing it (wear and tear) even if they admitted that its too early for it to appear for the miles I have driven or replacing the console. It is a shame that BMW picked a cheap vendor for center console trim. Suggestions?

I was thinking of getting some kind of vinyl wrap or matching gray colored alcantara wrap around the center console. Not planning to go CF (carbon fiber) for the grey console trim since it will clash with the walnut trim.

Ideas???

Any prior solutions other members used or post any pictures of center console modifications would be awesome thanks!!!!

JayKay335i · 01-21-2010, 12:22 AM

Replace it. Wrap it, although it wouldn't be my first choice.

Go in and talk with your dealer or talk call BMWNA. If the car was under warranty, it would be replaced. We've got a 25yr old Porsche in the garage. The interior looks brand new.

06Arctic · 01-21-2010, 12:53 PM

As I mentioned earlier, I get the run around from the dealerships. I am hoping others can post pics or ideas to modify the center console (not talking about walnut trim) but the console compartment near the handbrake. As of now I am thinking of getting an alcantara wrap or vinyl wrap for the piece and get a split arm rest.

01-20-2010, 10:55 PM	#1
06Arctic Private First Class 6 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i PRE-LCI [0.00]	Need suggestions, e90 Center Console grey paint peeling On the driver side near the seatbelt and the center console compartment lid the gray coating is peeling off Even if it's under warranty, I am getting a run around from the BMW dealerships about repairing it (wear and tear) even if they admitted that its too early for it to appear for the miles I have driven or replacing the console. It is a shame that BMW picked a cheap vendor for center console trim. Suggestions? I was thinking of getting some kind of vinyl wrap or matching gray colored alcantara wrap around the center console. Not planning to go CF (carbon fiber) for the grey console trim since it will clash with the walnut trim. Ideas??? Any prior solutions other members used or post any pictures of center console modifications would be awesome thanks!!!!
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JayKay335i Banned 200 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Replace it. Wrap it, although it wouldn't be my first choice. Go in and talk with your dealer or talk call BMWNA. If the car was under warranty, it would be replaced. We've got a 25yr old Porsche in the garage. The interior looks brand new.
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06Arctic Private First Class 6 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i PRE-LCI [0.00]	As I mentioned earlier, I get the run around from the dealerships. I am hoping others can post pics or ideas to modify the center console (not talking about walnut trim) but the console compartment near the handbrake. As of now I am thinking of getting an alcantara wrap or vinyl wrap for the piece and get a split arm rest.
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