Wow - that's looks pretty sweet! Can't wait to see pics once those are all installed.

 

Thanks, I installed the gear shift small piece today and the cup holder trim piece. They look great. I am painting the chrome ring around the gear shift bezel a gloss black. The chrome was just too gaudy with the CF. This should flow much better. i will post some pics when I get these 4 pieces installed and more of the door/dash pieces as I work on them.

That is sexy!

Thanks John...I thought you might like to see them.

 

That is sexy!

 

Got a chance to work on the remaining pieces this evening...I put the 3rd coat of resin on...starting to get the 3D effect and wet look...well they are still wet. They are going to look awesome when finished! I should have all 4 center console pieces installed by the end of the week. I painted the chrom gear shift bezel gloss black...and I am going to clear coat it tomorrow...I will post pics when I am finished with them.

Here is one of the dash trim pieces near the steering wheel...

Here is a closeup of one of the door trim pieces...

And here are more of the door trim pieces...

 

Excellent! I have been pondering doing something like this myself a few months from now.

 

Thanks...You should do it. It makes the entire interior look so much better, IMO.

Finally getting some installed pics...Finished the center console section. Painted the chrome bezel around the gear shift with a gloss black lacquer and 2 coats of automotive clear coat. I think the gloss bezel look great and much more updated than the chrome ring. i also painted the chrome on the ashtray cover.

 

I've been waiting for these pics - looks fantastic - good call on painting that trim around the shifter gloss black.

 

Thanks Josh, I appreciate it. I think everything looks great. I can't wait to finish the other trim pieces. I put the 4th coat of resin on the other trim pieces last night. They are drying right now. I should be ready to start finishing those this weekend...hope to have them installed next week as well.

Yeah I debated between gloss black and matte black on the bezel, but I also like Piano finishes and thought this would be a nice touch. I think I am going to paint the mirror switch knob gloss black too.

 

Post some pics of the doors and dash when you got those in!!

 

I definitely will. It turned cooler here last night, which slows the dry time tremendously...so i wasn't able to do anything with it today. this weekend I will work more though.

Out of curiosity, what would you charge a customer to do the same thing in their T1?

I hate to be vague, but that is a great question...I have had several people PM me and ask and I am having a hard time coming up with a price. If someone sent me their trim, I could do it for a lot less than if I have to buy trim. I just looked at TReg trim and it isn't cheap. It is a lot more expensive than BMW trim I work with normally. I would say if someone is really interested to PM me and maybe we can work something out.

 

Out of curiosity, what would you charge a customer to do the same thing in their T1?

 

So this is all wet carbon fiber I assume? I saw some tutorials about dry carbon fiber and it seems like a very involved process. I intend to start with wet CF and if I ever get good at it, the plan is to look into dry CF.

Also, you interior pics are awesome!

 

Thank you very much. I really like this 1x1 weave. I am working on some CF accent pieces for someone now that is using a silver/black reflective CF, it is awesome looking. I am doing his paddle shifters, SW trim, key fob trim, and light switch trim on a BMW 3 series.

This is wet CF look, which I think looks better on interior trim. I am not a big fan of the dry ecept on exhaust tips. It is all a very involved labor intensive process...many hours of sanding and coating and what not...also some tricks I have learned through trial and error.

good luck when you try it...in time every piece you do will get better.

 

Here are a few more pictures and another installed picture of the pass front door. Hopefully the weather will cooperate soon, so I can finish clear coating them. can't do it in the rain very well. The moisture can ruin a good clear coat.

The picture of the key fob trim is super close and you can see how deep the shine is and how crazy the pattern is up close. The upper left quadrant is the true pattern, but I thought this was a cool picture because of the glossy look. Next pictures should be of fully installed CF trim!

Key fob trim

Passenger Door Trim. Even in the rain without sun, it is nice and reflective. I think next to the aluminum, they look best for the contrast of CF and aluminum.

 

Lookin good!!

 

This looks fantastic! Would absolutely love to do this to my 2013.

 

Thanks, i appreciate it. I really enjoy the look of it. I have all the pieces installed except for the dash piece. i just have been busy and should have it installed in a few days. I will get some installed finished pictures by the weekend.

 

Great job!!. I am in the process of doing my Treg 04' as well.
What kind of resin did you use?
Also please assistance on how to take off the wood finish without breaking clips or anything.

 

Thank you very much. I use a 2 part resin that I buy from the same place I buy my carbon fiber from. Minimum amount to buy is 1 gallon I think from this place. When buying just make sure you ask them if it is crystal clear. There are some out there that have a little darker tint to it. Part B will be darker than part A but it should dry clear.

I used this article to help me with the center console pieces. And the others, I used this thread from Club Touareg. You will have to remove your door panels, but it isn't that difficult. The aluminum trim around each piece of wood comes off then you can get the wood out. Install the aluminum back along with the door panels. The wood, now CF pieces can be snapped back in without removing the door panels. So you only have to do it once. good luck!

 

Hi I am still seaching for the correct type of resin to paint the Carbon Fibre.
Can you please post me the name of the two types of resin that you used.
I will seach the web for suppliers.
Regards

 

I buy a gallon at a time and all it says is 2 part resin...doesn't have a brand name or anything on it. I know the place I buy mine from buys it in drums and repackages it.

You can go to carbonmods.co.uk and look at what they have...that may help.

 

Badge less front grille in carbon fiber

 

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Badge less front grille in carbon fiber

Hydrodipped?

 

Yes it is

 

Nice work OP.

I'm sure that Matt at oCarbon can hook us Touareg owners up. He will be redoing my wood trim to carbon for $550 at some point for my S4.
oCarbon - carbon fiber products
I've seen their work in person and it looks fantastic.

Their FB gallery is amazing.
https://www.facebook.com/ocarbon/photos_stream

No affiliation, I just think they do the best work for a great price and wanted to share.

 

Badgeless hydro dip carbon fiber grill

 

Badgeless hydro dip carbon fiber grill

 

nice looking grille!

I am doing another set of trim right now...it is hard finding all the interior trim. I have it all tracked down and waiting on one final part to be delivered so I can finish. i did this one in 2x2 twill...more of what people are used to seeing. Here is a pic of the main 7 pieces...excuse the bad picture and smudges from my hands...

 

Nice job!

 

Wow great work. I will contact these guys for assistance.

 

Just finished another set...can't decide if I like the 2x2 weave or 1x1 weave better...

 

If the center console piece and the hole for push button start I would buy that set off of you!

 

It is highly possible I could put that hole in myself once I removed the current one and use it for a template. I think I asked you before, what would you charge for a set?

 

I will shoot you over a PM in a few minutes. I took a look at the center console piece and it is marked with a circle on the back. I "assume" that is where the push button start goes. Looks to be about 1 3/8" in diameter. A hole saw would probably work if the hole is a standard size.

 

wow... i'm in awe at how nice this is. may take the pieces off and send them to you vs having my friend piano black them.

shoot me a pm on price for a 11' trim upgrade?

 

Thanks...I am actually finishing up a set for a 2012 TReg right now for a board member. I will post pics when I finish polishing them later today or tomorrow. I will also send you a PM. Thanks