Piano Black Trim DIY

[msm]

So I finally got around to finishing off my Piano Black trim (DIY, almost the same way as Sankekur, so I did not bother with a full write-up). Used primer, matt black spraypaint and finally lots and lots of clear gloss, with a bit of wet sanding and finally some polish.

Anyway, here is the end result. Excuse the dirty interior - was rushing to get the pictures taken while there was still some light:

I might also have a 2nd set for sale in a week or two, if anyone is interested, as I practiced on another set in case I stuffed it up - hence I now have my current wooden trim spare, which is going to get the same piano black treatment.

 

[Sankekur]

Looks really good, the piano black goes really with your interior.

 

[msm]

Looks really good, the piano black goes really with your interior.

Thanks dude - yep, the trim does make the interior look much more modern.

IMO, the wooden trim is just wrong in the E46. I can't believe some okes specced their M3's with the wooden trim too :slap:

 

[whattingh]

Looking very nice.

 

[Matt Q]

I hear you... Still got the wood trim.. Vomit! How much for the piano treatment?

 

[msm]

I hear you... Still got the wood trim.. Vomit! How much for the piano treatment?

Left builders warehouse with a total of around R300 of paint. Went back for more gloss .... Spent a few days finding 3000 grit paper :cursin: and spent about 4-5 evenings spraying.

Once I complete the other set (which will only fit on a E46 sedan), I think I'm gonna put it up for around R800 to R1000 or so :dunno: depending on how much extra spray paint I need to buy ...

 

[Truvalu]

Well done!!

Nice job!!

The quality of work on DIY just amaze me all the time....

Sure you guys don't do this for a living??

 

[applehero]

Looks awesome! :clap: As Sank said, suits the interior...

 

[msm]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys :thumbsup:

 

[P1000]

I think it will be cheaper and more durable to take it to spray shop and have them paint it for you... I don't have much respect for paint that doesn't need hardener...

 

[Arbee]

wow... looks awesome, goes to the T with your interior. If i didnt have the carbon fibre Trim, i would have done the Piano Black already too...

 

[moranor@axis]

looks awesome im not sure if i want to do this or cover mine in carbon...

 

[netercol]

but.. but.. but.. i like my wood trim

(think ive posted this before somewhere.. :mmm: )

 

[Matt Q]

but.. but.. but.. i like my wood trim

(think ive posted this before somewhere.. :mmm: )

Don't feel bad dude. I knew a guy who was actually into fat chicks so the whole wood trim thing is acceptable by comparison

 

[netercol]

Don't feel bad dude. I knew a guy who was actually into fat chicks so the whole wood trim thing is acceptable by comparison

bwhahahaha!! thanx a lot matt

 

[moranor@axis]

i think the wood trim would look good in a jag... but it just does not sit right in a newer bmw

 

[Phumi]

DAM THIS LOOKS GREAT....NICE ONE

 

[Twinz]

Love what you have done.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Tumo]

Very nice work, looking to do something similar as well. I see you have a DVD navigation system in there, how well is that one working? I will be receiving mine in the next couple of days!

 

[DonovanPorter]

that looks great...