Steering wheel trim repaint or wrap?

Joey911 · 02-10-2016, 01:00 AM

Hello guys,

I've been searching what paint to use for the steering wheel trim for a perfect OEM match, better if feel like rubber-ish when touched.

I still can't conclude what people use to repaint/wrap their trims.

I have a M3 trim.

Suggestions for OEM look and feel?

Thanks

Joey

hoopvillian · 02-10-2016, 11:23 AM

Plastidip worked for me.

codinge90 · 02-10-2016, 01:36 PM

If you want the rubbery feel for cheap then go plastidip, I'm not too familiar with wraps but I don't think you'll get the same consistency from wrap If you want an oem feel. I used carbon fiber wrap on my steering wheel trim and I love the look and feel of it. 10 dollar project

Joey911 · 02-11-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by codinge90

If you want the rubbery feel for cheap then go plastidip, I'm not too familiar with wraps but I don't think you'll get the same consistency from wrap If you want an oem feel. I used carbon fiber wrap on my steering wheel trim and I love the look and feel of it. 10 dollar project

But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

codinge90 · 02-11-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey911

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Originally Posted by codinge90

If you want the rubbery feel for cheap then go plastidip, I'm not too familiar with wraps but I don't think you'll get the same consistency from wrap If you want an oem feel. I used carbon fiber wrap on my steering wheel trim and I love the look and feel of it. 10 dollar project

But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

Yeah wrap is gonna feel more smooth than plasti dip. My carbon fiber is a little rough because of the design weave on it. What I've seen people do is sand down their trim and paint it with black primer to get the oem look. If you're going strictly for looks, go primer or a satin wrap, for rubbery feel I'd say go plasti dip

Joey911 · 02-11-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey911

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Originally Posted by codinge90

If you want the rubbery feel for cheap then go plastidip, I'm not too familiar with wraps but I don't think you'll get the same consistency from wrap If you want an oem feel. I used carbon fiber wrap on my steering wheel trim and I love the look and feel of it. 10 dollar project

But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

Yeah wrap is gonna feel more smooth than plasti dip. My carbon fiber is a little rough because of the design weave on it. What I've seen people do is sand down their trim and paint it with black primer to get the oem look. If you're going strictly for looks, go primer or a satin wrap, for rubbery feel I'd say go plasti dip

So there is no rubbery finish paint such thing? What paint OEM one used lol

codinge90 · 02-11-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by codinge90

If you want the rubbery feel for cheap then go plastidip, I'm not too familiar with wraps but I don't think you'll get the same consistency from wrap If you want an oem feel. I used carbon fiber wrap on my steering wheel trim and I love the look and feel of it. 10 dollar project

But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

Yeah wrap is gonna feel more smooth than plasti dip. My carbon fiber is a little rough because of the design weave on it. What I've seen people do is sand down their trim and paint it with black primer to get the oem look. If you're going strictly for looks, go primer or a satin wrap, for rubbery feel I'd say go plasti dip

So there is no rubbery finish paint such thing? What paint OEM one used lol

I'm not sure haha I tried to do a little research right now but can't find the oem paint or coating they used. The majority of the people that painted theirs used Krylon fusion paint which bonds to the plastic, maybe it'll give a slight rubbery feel after its completed

scanspeak · 02-11-2016, 01:47 PM

I ended up buying a new wheel and trim.

Joey911 · 02-11-2016, 01:56 PM

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I'm not sure haha I tried to do a little research right now but can't find the oem paint or coating they used. The majority of the people that painted theirs used Krylon fusion paint which bonds to the plastic, maybe it'll give a slight rubbery feel after its completed

I did some googling also, but most of the photos show their paint is a bit too "Black" compare to the stock one. Stock color is more a leather color, or grey ish, tell me you also see that

Joey911 · 02-11-2016, 01:58 PM

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I ended up buying a new wheel and trim.

Trying to save money bro, thats like a 500 pop

xDABSx · 02-16-2016, 03:40 PM

Wrapping it will save you time and money.

Wolf 335 · 02-16-2016, 04:00 PM

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But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

Joey, I ended up wrapping mine in 3M 1080 Matte Black Vinyl.

I can assure you the feel and look of it is exactly like OEM.

That area on the wheel doesn't really get touched anyways so your main concern should be the OEM look.

Prepping the plastic is important before you paint or vinyl. Forget sanding the rubber coating, takes way too much time and its messy.

Do what I did here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122789

Joey911 · 02-16-2016, 05:48 PM

Carbon fiber wrap actually looks nice.. Want to go that route but probably OEM look is better for me

Joey911 · 02-16-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

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Originally Posted by Joey911

But instead of rubbery feel, the wrap should feel smooth like plastic right?

How is that compare to paint

Joey, I ended up wrapping mine in 3M 1080 Matte Black Vinyl.

I can assure you the feel and look of it is exactly like OEM.

That area on the wheel doesn't really get touched anyways so your main concern should be the OEM look.

Prepping the plastic is important before you paint or vinyl. Forget sanding the rubber coating, takes way too much time and its messy.

Do what I did here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122789

Thanks for the information bro! I'll do that and get the 3M 1080 matte black wrap!

Thanks again?

zero2sixtyZ · 02-17-2016, 10:16 AM

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Carbon fiber wrap actually looks nice.. Want to go that route but probably OEM look is better for me

If you're 12...

The 1080 black route will look OEM and is short money. Still looks new after a year. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1049536

Joey911 · 02-17-2016, 11:27 AM

Really close! Others are a little black, this one matches I think!

Wolf 335 · 02-25-2016, 08:55 AM

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Really close! Others are a little black, this one matches I think!

Any update on your progress? Post pics.

Joey911 · 02-25-2016, 11:48 AM

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Really close! Others are a little black, this one matches I think!

Any update on your progress? Post pics.

Not yet, hopefully this weekend

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