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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Wrap interior trim?

I have a blue 2001 C4, grey interior, with body color interior trim. I was thinking of replacing them with black, or wrapping them maybe black or silver. Has anyone seen grey interior with something other than body color trim?

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I removed the leather in my interior and covered in CF instead. CF would go nicely with a grey interior.
 
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I added both black and carbon fiber to my grey interior.
 
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Well, I did paint some of my interior but it was not body color. I went for an accent color that seemed to match well.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-interior.html

I have since then added a few carbon fiber bits to further accent it...

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That looks great, few off topic questions. How did you get the lobster forks to fit? where did you get the double din trim?
 
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The wheels were on the car when I bought them so no idea if any modifications were required but they seem to fit. No spacers are being used. As for the radio, I had that professionally installed with a custom trim made... but there is a kit you can get that is very popular by Euro Motor Speed...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-01-PORSCH...-/320784183512
 
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Thanks David, i've been eyeing that one, but all i need is the trim,
 
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If you contact them direct you can buy just the trim... I had asked them that before.
 
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When wrapping the radio surround in vinyl, is there any issues with the buttons fitting? Will it be a tight fit? looks like that may get stuck no?

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It won't be tight... Leather is an option for interior trim. Compared to vinyl, leather is quite a bit thicker and everything fits and works fine when the trim is covered with leather.
 
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thanks, i guess i'll pick up some vinyl and give it a go. I'll post up results when i'm done.
 
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