Alternative to the aluminum trim

RYAN · 8th May 2000, 23:01

I know that alot of people have expressed their dislike for the aluminum trim peices found in cars equipped with the sportive interior. I thought it would be nice to take out those aluminum peices and have them "satin" chromed to look similiar to the wheels. I think this would look great with the all black sportive interior. It think this would look alot better than the "brushed" aluminum, which, in my opinion looks similiar to a painted plastic. Anybody agree. I would estimate that the chroming would cost around $400-$500, as opposed to the $1,200 for the carbon fibre that Schnitzer is offering.

What do you think?

bobafett · 10th May 2000, 21:50

I love the ALuminum trim. Goes well with the Black/Silverstone interior and Jet Black exterior. If you DO go with the satin chrome, post some pictures. I'd be interested to see how it goes.

--Dan

Tarheel · 23rd February 2001, 18:08

Ryan, did you ever have your aluminum trim "satin chromed"?

Wolf359 · 23rd February 2001, 18:17

Good idea -- I still have all my old damaged aluminum trim pieces, from when I replaced them with fibre.... I don't really like the fibre quite as much, and have been considering enameling them and seeing what it looks like; what technique are you think of for refinishing them?

GaryJ · 23rd February 2001, 19:32

Wolf359

Could you post some pictures of the carbon fibre panels, i'd like to see what they look like, where did you get them from?

Gary
Silverstone / Black Sportive

Wolf359 · 23rd February 2001, 20:24

Unfortunately, I have no digital camera... I'll try to borrow one and snap a few pix. The kit came from Bekker's Import. I'm not incredibly pleased with it, but it's not bad.

[This message has been edited by Wolf359 (edited 23 February 2001).]