Brushed aluminum wrapped fascia.
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bought some as well
I bought some of the machined metal wrap myself. I was looking at the original F-Type prototype which was based on the XK and was thinking of exploring that as an alternative. I have spare dash pieces to mess with but think I'll wait until I see pictures of yours before trying. Good luck and I'll be watching!
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My experience with the 3M 1080 wrap is that you can actually cover things that have some give to them. I did the top dash pad which is a similar consistency.
The door inserts should be pretty easy but you will want to make sure the surface is smooth, without glue remnants from the suede because they might show through.
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Found the Turned Metal Wrap Here
Found the stuff here. They have some incredibly interesting wraps, leather for instance. I think I love these guys.
Engine Turn Vinyl Film Wraps
It is for flat surfaces so blending it on a dash may be tricky but damned it looks good.
Engine Turn Vinyl Film Wraps
It is for flat surfaces so blending it on a dash may be tricky but damned it looks good.
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pitifulpluto (10-03-2013)
#35
Hey Phil,
I wrapped all the wood in my XJR, have a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...kup-xjr-80371/
It's an easy enough job, I did the two dash pieces, ashtray, shifter surround and four door trims in an afternoon, i'd say the time was split 50/50 between removing the parts from the car, and the actual wrapping itself.
Just be careful with that brushed aluminium, it looks to have a "grain" in it so you need to pay extra attenion that the grain is all in the same direction, otherwise it will look odd.
I wrapped all the wood in my XJR, have a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...kup-xjr-80371/
It's an easy enough job, I did the two dash pieces, ashtray, shifter surround and four door trims in an afternoon, i'd say the time was split 50/50 between removing the parts from the car, and the actual wrapping itself.
Just be careful with that brushed aluminium, it looks to have a "grain" in it so you need to pay extra attenion that the grain is all in the same direction, otherwise it will look odd.
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I think a little heat would help bend it, maybe a few snips (like when doing leathers)
Well I'm going to order some and try playing with it.
I'll post some pics of how it comes out.
I kind of want to buy some of the leather wrap also just to see what it's like in person.
Thanks for the link Rob.
Well I'm going to order some and try playing with it.
I'll post some pics of how it comes out.
I kind of want to buy some of the leather wrap also just to see what it's like in person.
Thanks for the link Rob.
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Hey Phil,
I wrapped all the wood in my XJR, have a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...kup-xjr-80371/
It's an easy enough job, I did the two dash pieces, ashtray, shifter surround and four door trims in an afternoon, i'd say the time was split 50/50 between removing the parts from the car, and the actual wrapping itself.
Just be careful with that brushed aluminium, it looks to have a "grain" in it so you need to pay extra attenion that the grain is all in the same direction, otherwise it will look odd.
I wrapped all the wood in my XJR, have a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...kup-xjr-80371/
It's an easy enough job, I did the two dash pieces, ashtray, shifter surround and four door trims in an afternoon, i'd say the time was split 50/50 between removing the parts from the car, and the actual wrapping itself.
Just be careful with that brushed aluminium, it looks to have a "grain" in it so you need to pay extra attenion that the grain is all in the same direction, otherwise it will look odd.