Piano Black Trim wrap project w/ 3m 1080 Brushed Black Vinyl

[publicenemy]

As many of us know the piano black trim is a love/hate battle. It looks great at night but as soon as the sun hits it all of the swirls/scratches/fingerprints/dust are revealed. I have debated purchasing a new piano black set or the brushed aluminum trim from Audi. We are all aware that is a ridiculously expensive option.

I have finally decided that I'm going to have my trim wrapped in 3m 1080 brushed black. This 3m 1080 is the newer version of the 3m Di-Noc that everyone is raving about. With my all black interior (titanium package), the brushed black will still maintain that stock character of the car.

Stay tuned for the finished product........In the meantime here are samples.

UPDATE: Door Trim/Shifter/Ash Tray Wrapped. Dash trim will be done soon. Stay tuned.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1176_zps0e8e119a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1176_zps0e8e119a.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1177_zpse72683d3.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1177_zpse72683d3.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1178_zpsf11d3933.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1178_zpsf11d3933.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1180_zps99de59f1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1180_zps99de59f1.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1179_zpsd860a9d3.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1179_zpsd860a9d3.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1121_zps8a485775.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1121_zps8a485775.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1129_zps11b7e3c2.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1129_zps11b7e3c2.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/davidjmarks/IMG_1122_zpsa63690ae.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/davidjmarks/media/IMG_1122_zpsa63690ae.jpg.html)

[Amarao]

I was considering this option myself, glad to see it came out so nice.

[A4 Quattro]

Damn. Now I want to rewrap my trim.

[Polski]

subscribed, my fish scale is all scratched up

[geebus]

I believe someone here beat you to it. He posted a thread about two weeks ago in regards to his head unit install and showed off his trim. I'll look back and see if I can find it

[geebus]

Here it is
http://http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/559971-Happy-Technology-Pioneer-APP-Radio

[kegobeer]

^^ The link is messed up.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/559971-Happy-Technology-Pioneer-APP-Radio

[geebus]

^^ The link is messed up.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/559971-Happy-Technology-Pioneer-APP-Radio

Oops. Thanks for the right link [up]

[kegobeer]

subscribed, my fish scale is all scratched up

Mine too. I love the look of the brushed metal - this might be a winter project for me.

[kegobeer]

Oops. Thanks for the right link [up]

No problem!

[kaz02a4]

Sub'd for results. I'm toying with this or the 1080 carbon fiber wrap. Either way, x2 for another winter project.

[ajax1976]

subscribed, my fish scale is all scratched up


I rubbed back my fish scale to a brushed finish and sprayed with 2k clear, turned out great.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1130.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1130.jpg.html)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1136.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1136.jpg.html)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1145.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1145.jpg.html)

[kegobeer]

^^ That does look nice. What did you use to rub the fish scale off?

[HighFlyer518]

what tools did you use to remove the trim or is it absolutely necessary to use the trim removal tool kit?

[ajax1976]

^^ That does look nice. What did you use to rub the fish scale off?

Just an electric mouse(palm) sander to remove the scale then refined with wet and dry paper to "brush" it, dead easy!!


what tools did you use to remove the trim or is it absolutely necessary to use the trim removal tool kit?

Basic hand tools removes the trim, flat screw driver and 8mm socket/ratchet, there's a great how to on here somewhere.

[Dirtyylicous]

Looks awesome man! Any close ups of the brushed pattern?


I rubbed back my fish scale to a brushed finish and sprayed with 2k clear, turned out great.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1130.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1130.jpg.html)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1136.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1136.jpg.html)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1145.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1145.jpg.html)

[publicenemy]

Looks like someone did beat me to it! Ohh well! Stay tuned for pictures showing the completed project!

[ajax1976]

Looks awesome man! Any close ups of the brushed pattern?

This is about as close as I have

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/ajax1976/IMG_1137.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/ajax1976/media/IMG_1137.jpg.html)


Looks like someone did beat me to it! Ohh well! Stay tuned for pictures showing the completed project!

Sorry mate, done it several times before on old VWs, only really works if your trims aren't too badly damaged, scratches are fine but dents obviously still show. Look forward to seeing your pictures tho, how hard you want the "brush" is a personal thing so be nice to see someone elses.

[publicenemy]

Update w/pics. More to come

[Luis_Heineken]

[hail] Really nice

[publicenemy]

Bump....new pics added

[whtsnke928]

Bump....new pics added

The trim looks great! How much was the trim and where did you get it from? Also, how much did you need?

[publicenemy]

The trim looks great! How much was the trim and where did you get it from? Also, how much did you need?

Thanks! I purchased the vinyl from ebay. Do a search for "3m 1080 brushed black". I purchased 3 sets of the 12"x60". I messed up a few times so it ended up taking me 4 sets. Definitely used a heat gun to apply as well as a squeegee to smooth out. It takes some finessing but over its pretty easy.

[whtsnke928]

Thanks! I purchased the vinyl from ebay. Do a search for "3m 1080 brushed black". I purchased 3 sets of the 12"x60". I messed up a few times so it ended up taking me 4 sets. Definitely used a heat gun to apply as well as a squeegee to smooth out. It takes some finessing but over its pretty easy.

Ill definitely be looking into it!

Does anybody know if ill have to sand down my "fish scale" trim to flat before putting it on to get the same look?

[djpaw]

Didn't meant to thread jack, but I did this recently too......loving it....

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/djpawscivic/dash/image_zps35a429a7.jpeg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/djpawscivic/dash/im08hage_zpsb428ae9b.jpeg

[publicenemy]

Ill definitely be looking into it!

Does anybody know if ill have to sand down my "fish scale" trim to flat before putting it on to get the same look?

You would def need to sand to a flat finish. The 3m 1080 is very thin. The fishscale's texture would show through! Happy sanding :-p

[publicenemy]

Didn't meant to thread jack, but I did this recently too......loving it....


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff56/djpawscivic/dash/im08hage_zpsb428ae9b.jpeg

Looks Great!

[B7AUDITURBO]

Quick question before I re do the trim. How much of the material did you purchase to do you'r whole trim. thank [az]

[yeoj112689]

Quick question before I re do the trim. How much of the material did you purchase to do you'r whole trim. thank [az]

Does anyone have the answer to this? EDIT - found it for the inside http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/499830-B7-Carbon-Fiber-Vinyl-Film-Your-Interior-Trim-(Beltline-Trim)?highlight=vinyl+wrap

I was also wondering about the amount needed from the chrome trim on the outside of the windows.

[MWP]

Does anyone have the answer to this? EDIT - found it for the inside http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/499830-B7-Carbon-Fiber-Vinyl-Film-Your-Interior-Trim-(Beltline-Trim)?highlight=vinyl+wrap

I was also wondering about the amount needed from the chrome trim on the outside of the windows.
Order a 3" roll in your preference of gloss or matte from Shadowlinetrim (http://shadowlinetrim.com/). As for the interior, if you have fishscale trim the pattern may/will show through the brushed vinyl so you have to sand it down first. For about $100 you could also diy real carbon fiber trim.

[moose_it]

i have also tried this black brushed wrap, but unfortunately dealer is an id*ot and dont understand what means horizontally vs vertical... so i have it wrapped vertically... it isnt so nice, but OK for now... what do you think ?

http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_6628.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_6628.JPG)
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[CLEANA3]

Looks real good

[wildcat333]

dammit. now I want to add this to my list of projects!!

[moose_it]

but i wanna to rewrap it to horizontal brush... this vertical brush looks quite dark in comparation with horizontal brush.. and chrome line i´ll try to do better and smaller :) will post new photos then :)

generally, what do you think about the chrom lines above the trims ?

[wildcat333]

^ interesting. I didn't notice that before. How did you get the chrome lines?

[moose_it]

with this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/6mm-5M-16FT-Car-Protector-Bumper-Silver-Chrome-Moulding-Trim-Decoration-Strip-/380656316465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a0e27031

but for the future i will use something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-5-12mm-Self-Adhesive-PIN-STRIPE-Striping-Line-Tape-Decal-Vinyl-Sticker-CHROME-/111299596202?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19e9f90faa

[moose_it]

so, last result wasnt quite enough for me, so i have rewrapped the dash and door trims... pics below. now its worth it, as i think :)
http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8802.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8802.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8805.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8805.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8806.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8806.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8808.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8808.JPG)

[Hamwinkie]

so, last result wasnt quite enough for me, so i have rewrapped the dash and door trims... pics below. now its worth it, as i think :)
http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8802.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8802.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8805.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8805.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8806.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8806.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8808.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8808.JPG)

Looks good! Just wondering how did the panels look when you unwrapped them? Was there residue on em?

[ignus99]

so, last result wasnt quite enough for me, so i have rewrapped the dash and door trims... pics below. now its worth it, as i think :)
http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8785_Panorama.jpg)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8802.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8802.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8805.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8805.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8806.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8806.JPG)http://mini.megaupload.cz/200/DSC_8808.JPG (http://megaupload.cz/nahled/DSC_8808.JPG)

looks great. ever think about wrapping your door handles to match?

[moose_it]

- after unwrapping, they was undamaged, even no glue on them left at all ... just clean & fine.

and no, i think that i dont want to wrap door handles, i like them like it is.. :)