My interior transformation thread.
As most of you know, I "settled" for an SL600 when I could not find the right SL55. :D I prefer a few things about the SL55 including the interior, so I'm doing some modifications.
Step 1: SL55 steering wheel. But there is a problem. My SL600 did not have shifter buttons, and I found a great deal on a barley used SL55 wheel with the buttons removed. The solution: Take the wheel to a local guy who has done some upholstery work for me in the past and have him fabricate some blanks. I paid him $40.00. The work is good...not great, but I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a 3 spoke wheel or 4 spoke wheel with paddles that I wouldn't use. Plus you can't really see the back of the steering wheel. Here is how it came out: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...w/amgwheel.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../amgwheel2.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../amgwheel5.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../amgwheel4.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../amgwheel3.jpg By the way...for those of you who are interested in doing a more extensive interior transformation, I have a standard leather R230 steering wheel that would make a great "core" for the good folks at DCT Motosports. This wheel has the smaller (2.5") shifter buttons. I originally bought this wheel to send to them so they could turn it into something special, but then decided against spending that much money. I'm asking $150.00 for the wheel OBO. Pictures below. It would make a great core and allow you to keep your current wheel on your car until DCT transforms the core into something exotic. The fact that this wheel already has shifter buttons probably means that it would be easier for DCT to convert to paddles if you so desire. http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...orebuttons.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../corewheel.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...corewheel2.jpg Next up will be a re-wrap of my trim in Carbon Fiber, a new all leather shifter, and custom V1 hardwire with mount. I will soon have a complete set of 2004 SL600 Burlwood trim (door pieces, center section, ashtray, keyless go shifter, and steering wheel) for sale. It might make a nice upgrade for the SL500 guys or AMG guys who don't like their aluminum trim. |
Step two was to buy a spare set of aluminum trim which I had a friend paint black (to match the car).
I wanted to do carbon fiber trim, but I just could not justify the 4 figure price tag. Additionally, no one in this community seems to have tried painting their trim so I thought I'd be the guinna pig. The friend that painted these for me used a filler to make the aluminum trim smooth before he painted it black. Had I gotten my hands on a spare wood trim set, I think this step could have been skipped since the wood already has a smooth finish. Pictures of the aluminum trim before paint: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...w/alutrim2.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...w/alumtrim.jpg |
Originally Posted by LukasBMW
(Post 5107792)
Final results:
Before: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...00interior.gif http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../steering6.jpg After: (Black trim installed, AMG steering wheel installed, AMG shift knob installed) http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/4.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/1.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...ukasbmw/14.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/5.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/6.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/9.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/lukasbmw/2.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...ukasbmw/11.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...ukasbmw/13.jpg |
It looks REALLY good (and makes me want to paint my aluminium trim in black too).
One question though... couldn't you've let your wood trim painted black? I mean... where's the point in getting the aluminium trim parts when you want to have them painted black anyways? |
Great work Lukas! whats the difference between the AMG shift knob and the other one? I thought they were all the same just diff. material?
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I like it!! Did he sand the parts flat? The aluminum has a grainy look/feel to it.
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Originally Posted by Sharkster
(Post 5107996)
It looks REALLY good (and makes me want to paint my aluminium trim in black too).
One question though... couldn't you've let your wood trim painted black? I mean... where's the point in getting the aluminium trim parts when you want to have them painted black anyways?
Originally Posted by 150shot
(Post 5108008)
Great work Lukas! whats the difference between the AMG shift knob and the other one? I thought they were all the same just diff. material?
Originally Posted by kustom2k1
(Post 5108009)
I like it!! Did he sand the parts flat? The aluminum has a grainy look/feel to it.
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Thanks for the info. Does the interior smell like paint?
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+1 for great thread - im going to do this next!
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Originally Posted by kustom2k1
(Post 5108057)
Thanks for the info. Does the interior smell like paint?
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Originally Posted by kingnash
(Post 5108087)
+1 for great thread - im going to do this next!
$1,500.00 for carbon fiber trim. or $200.00 to have your trim painted. |
The black painted trim looks awesome!
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My ride's exterior is black too and I always wondered how it would look if the interior parts were painted glossy black.
Now, I think I'll do the same to my ride... :) |
It actually looks really good! I have the CF wrapped trims now which cost less than $100 DIY but this seems like a good alternative when I'm bored with the wrap!
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That looks way better in black. You guys did a great job.
What's that little toggle switch for near the headlamp switch? Aaron |
Originally Posted by WHTEVO
(Post 5371457)
That looks way better in black. You guys did a great job.
What's that little toggle switch for near the headlamp switch? Aaron (I prefer the V1) |
Great job ...... and it looks very professional ....... you certanily shall have the credit for being the first going down that road.
If you still have tis wooden trim and will ship to Europe I could be interested. |
Looks great!
I guess since your SL600 doesn't have the shifter buttons, it wasn't equipped with the 321 AMG package? That package makes a big difference, IMO. |
Wow that looks great! I like way the gloss black stands out from the other textures of black in the interior. Good job!
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:y mission accomplished. Old fart interior converted to super-slick!
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