Carbon Fiber Interior VS Open-Pore Ash
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2016 AMG C63S
Carbon Fiber Interior VS Open-Pore Ash
I'm currently waiting on my car to go into production in October. I'm still in the green, so I can still make changes, much to the chagrin of my dealership. Right now, I'm having a personal struggle between the carbon fiber interior and the open-pore ash.
I like that the open-pore is matte and therefore not prone to fingerprints, but the carbon fiber just looks so pretty. Does anyone here who has the carbon fiber trim find him/herself constantly wiping off the fingerprints, or is it really a non-issue? Is it prone to scratches? Does it make the car look sporty or does it kind of over do it?
The main reason why I didn't initially select the carbon fiber was because it was pricey, and because it's such a huge piece right in the center, and not an accent along the dash or the doors. For those of you who have seen both, which looks better?
I like that the open-pore is matte and therefore not prone to fingerprints, but the carbon fiber just looks so pretty. Does anyone here who has the carbon fiber trim find him/herself constantly wiping off the fingerprints, or is it really a non-issue? Is it prone to scratches? Does it make the car look sporty or does it kind of over do it?
The main reason why I didn't initially select the carbon fiber was because it was pricey, and because it's such a huge piece right in the center, and not an accent along the dash or the doors. For those of you who have seen both, which looks better?
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I'm currently waiting on my car to go into production in October. I'm still in the green, so I can still make changes, much to the chagrin of my dealership. Right now, I'm having a personal struggle between the carbon fiber interior and the open-pore ash.
I like that the open-pore is matte and therefore not prone to fingerprints, but the carbon fiber just looks so pretty. Does anyone here who has the carbon fiber trim find him/herself constantly wiping off the fingerprints, or is it really a non-issue? Is it prone to scratches? Does it make the car look sporty or does it kind of over do it?
The main reason why I didn't initially select the carbon fiber was because it was pricey, and because it's such a huge piece right in the center, and not an accent along the dash or the doors. For those of you who have seen both, which looks better?
I like that the open-pore is matte and therefore not prone to fingerprints, but the carbon fiber just looks so pretty. Does anyone here who has the carbon fiber trim find him/herself constantly wiping off the fingerprints, or is it really a non-issue? Is it prone to scratches? Does it make the car look sporty or does it kind of over do it?
The main reason why I didn't initially select the carbon fiber was because it was pricey, and because it's such a huge piece right in the center, and not an accent along the dash or the doors. For those of you who have seen both, which looks better?
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I have piano black in the Range Rover and it's a big regret. It's such a fingerprint magnet! It also gets dusty and looks dirty really quickly. I've got the Ash in the C63 and absolutely love it. The non-gloss finish means you can get away with more cleanliness-wise and it will age better in my opinion.
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I had a loaner with the black gloss and it had greasy fingerprints everywhere. C/F looks great but it is more common these days and a bit pricey. I have the open pore in my car and absolutely love it. Flip a coin if money is not an issue.
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Carbon Fiber Interior VS Open-Pore Ash
Hello all,
New here and I've decided to pop my cherry with this thread as its something I've been thinking about too.
I like the ash wood trim as its different (I'm used to the shiny BMW polished wood which now feels just a bit cheap to me), more resistant to marking like you have all alluded to, and the fact it runs on the door panels too.
However I wanted to get the carbon exterior package to make the exterior look a bit different. So question - do you think it looks fine to have the ash on the interior but splash the carbon around on the outside?
I just started thinking it might be odd not having the carbon inside and out. Then again with all the thoughts and changes going through my head this might just all sound a bit stupid (FYI I just switched my Sedan order over to the coupe).
New here and I've decided to pop my cherry with this thread as its something I've been thinking about too.
I like the ash wood trim as its different (I'm used to the shiny BMW polished wood which now feels just a bit cheap to me), more resistant to marking like you have all alluded to, and the fact it runs on the door panels too.
However I wanted to get the carbon exterior package to make the exterior look a bit different. So question - do you think it looks fine to have the ash on the interior but splash the carbon around on the outside?
I just started thinking it might be odd not having the carbon inside and out. Then again with all the thoughts and changes going through my head this might just all sound a bit stupid (FYI I just switched my Sedan order over to the coupe).
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Hello all,
New here and I've decided to pop my cherry with this thread as its something I've been thinking about too.
I like the ash wood trim as its different (I'm used to the shiny BMW polished wood which now feels just a bit cheap to me), more resistant to marking like you have all alluded to, and the fact it runs on the door panels too.
However I wanted to get the carbon exterior package to make the exterior look a bit different. So question - do you think it looks fine to have the ash on the interior but splash the carbon around on the outside?
I just started thinking it might be odd not having the carbon inside and out. Then again with all the thoughts and changes going through my head this might just all sound a bit stupid (FYI I just switched my Sedan order over to the coupe).
New here and I've decided to pop my cherry with this thread as its something I've been thinking about too.
I like the ash wood trim as its different (I'm used to the shiny BMW polished wood which now feels just a bit cheap to me), more resistant to marking like you have all alluded to, and the fact it runs on the door panels too.
However I wanted to get the carbon exterior package to make the exterior look a bit different. So question - do you think it looks fine to have the ash on the interior but splash the carbon around on the outside?
I just started thinking it might be odd not having the carbon inside and out. Then again with all the thoughts and changes going through my head this might just all sound a bit stupid (FYI I just switched my Sedan order over to the coupe).
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