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      05-11-2011, 06:46 PM   #1
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Opinion/Question about Vinyl

Hi guys,

I've tried searching the forums, but came up with really scattered results that were often not relevant to what I am looking for. I even tried searching on Google, to no real results.

I have a black/black e92, and I'm debating whether or not to vinyl my dash trim in red leather, or just stick with black carbon fiber. I may even consider white CF, though that may just be too tacky. If anyone has photos of it, it would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I have no idea where to find the red (leather-looking) vinyl. Do those even exist or would I have to get CF print or even gloss/matte red? Which option should I pick, and where would I get my vinyl for the best quality/price?

TIA for your help guys
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      05-11-2011, 06:50 PM   #2
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http://www.yourautotrim.com/grandcayman.html

Found this site thanks to Tofu-

Still lookin for opinions as to what colors I should use
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      05-11-2011, 06:53 PM   #3
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the grain on those vinyls look a bit rough. might not look too good. i e-mailed them and asked whatever would be closest to oem m3 console leather and they told me to try out the whisper fabric
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      05-11-2011, 07:26 PM   #4
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You think it would look better to have a metalic looking bit on the dash trim, or leather look? It's so hard to picture in my head -____-
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      05-11-2011, 07:36 PM   #5
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what color is your interior? i'm leaving the aluminum on my dash and doors for now, but i ultimately plan on going with gloss black paint
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      05-11-2011, 10:51 PM   #6
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My interior is all black. I kind of like the red/black contrast, but not sure if it'll look tacky
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      05-11-2011, 11:11 PM   #7
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it will
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      05-12-2011, 09:59 AM   #8
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I think the trim pieces are too slim and small for full leather (or leather look) to look good. It works on other cars because the interior is shaped a certain way to let all the leather flow together as one large continuous piece. On ours it will probably look tacky
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