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    Piano black E46 M3 interior trim options?

    I've just picked up some titanium plated smg gear knob gaiter ring sat nav buttons and handbrake from storm motorwerks I looking at replacing the brushed aluminium trim in the M3, has anyone dipped or painted their existing trim with good results?

    Also had a look at the eventuri air intake kit anyone here got any advice or experience with the kit? I know it's not as balls out as the evolve or karbonious but seems to give a nice not over the top sound.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chillipepper View Post
    I've just picked up some titanium plated smg gear knob gaiter ring sat nav buttons and handbrake from storm motorwerks I looking at replacing the brushed aluminium trim in the M3, has anyone dipped or painted their existing trim with good results?

    Also had a look at the eventuri air intake kit anyone here got any advice or experience with the kit? I know it's not as balls out as the evolve or karbonious but seems to give a nice not over the top sound.

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    Yes, I have. Got it done by Lovett on m3 cutters. I’m very happy with it. It’s a better job than I’ve seen others do. I’m sure I have some pics somewhere

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnH View Post
    Yes, I have. Got it done by Lovett on m3 cutters. I’m very happy with it. It’s a better job than I’ve seen others do. I’m sure I have some pics somewhere
    Thanks John, it's looks a fantastic finish if done right. I think it would look be a nice contrast against the red leather

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    I got my interior trims resprayed in titanium shadow by a guy on the M3cutters forum. His name is Liam, username Lovatt. He will do piano black as well. See this thread for an example: http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=158156

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    Quote Originally Posted by doyleeoin View Post
    I got my interior trims resprayed in titanium shadow by a guy on the M3cutters forum. His name is Liam, username Lovatt. He will do piano black as well. See this thread for an example: http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=158156
    Thank you, I'll shoot him a pm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnH View Post


    That exactly what I am after John looks very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chillipepper View Post
    That exactly what I am after John looks very well.

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    Thanks, and it’s nice and durable too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnH View Post
    Thanks, and it’s nice and durable too.
    That was a slight concern alright was wondering would it easily scratch around the gear knob bezel etc that would be head wrecking having a fine gloss finish scratches would stand out like a sore thumb.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Chillipepper View Post
    That was a slight concern alright was wondering would it easily scratch around the gear knob bezel etc that would be head wrecking having a fine gloss finish scratches would stand out like a sore thumb.


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    No, the original piano black trim in MrsH’s f31 was much more delicate.

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