Carbon Wrapped Centre Console [Pics]

[01chris02]

Here's my attempt, dead happy with it. It looks much darker than it actually is! It's more grey than black. Also think I'm the first to do this haha.

Really surprised it didn't have distorted patterns, in daylight it blends better.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

top job their looks rather smart!

 

[Jamie_182]

really like this actually

 

[PP200t]

I do too looks better than my idea of spraying it!

 

[Alx]

Looks really smart fund it easy?

 

[deanogee7]

looks awesome mate, good job

 

[samjessop29]

carbon your "L" plates

 

[Webby.]

Done this on my mk3, Corners on them are a real b*****d though... This looks great

 

[01chris02]

carbon your "L" plates

Haha, thanks guys.

carbon your "L" plates

They're "R" plates mate We have restricted drivers in Northern Ireland for people who passed their test in the past year. Restricted to 45mph... Grrr.

 

[Joe#]

Looks great

But your definatley not the first to do it

 

[ILikeShinyThings]

Wow that actually looks better than i thought it would look. Nice.

 

[jonw279]

It looks good that mate.

Was it hard taking that part of the dash off?

 

[01chris02]

It looks good that mate.

Was it hard taking that part of the dash off?

Yeah well after removing the dash the centre console is like bonded in with plastic clips, you cut these off, do your business, then put it back on without superglue and a few screws Cost around 17 quid for a 1m*1m roll off ebay, good stuff, have at least half left.

 

[jonw279]

Hmm I may have a go at doing this.. Thanks for the info mate!

 

[-Danman-]

Looks really good Defo gonna have a go at doing this.

Is there anyway of taking it off without breaking the clips though?

 

[James28]

I can't see the pics? Just coming up as little icons?

Edit: Can now. Looks awesome. Top work. Now you just need to do the climate control bit

 

[FlameR172]

That looks great I want!!!

 

[01chris02]

Thanks again, yeah just need to wait until I get the soldering iron so I can do the LED conversion, then will do the climate control and screen surround wrapping at the same time.

Just so you guys know the centre console isn't terrible to do, but it is hard. The top tray is the worst since it requires a lot of stretching and patience; will gladly advise if you guys need any help!

 

[FlameR172]

Where do you start to remove the console?

 

[01chris02]

Once you have the dash off you'll see the clips holding the centre console on. You should see 4 circular ones at the top, 2 lines of plastic bonding in the centre of the console and then 2 L brackets hidden under circular plastic bonder at the bottom. Literally use a knife to cut the bonder off on all of the clips. Don't be afraid to use a bit of force to cut the plastic off. Then you will be able to remove the centre console section. Do your wrapping. Then use screws and washers to reattach the circular ones at the top and super-glue on the rest.

 

[FlameR172]

Ok cheers matey

 

[MT AUDIO]

Looks tidy, I currently do 3M wrap carbon if people are looking to purchase and I wont be beaten on price.

 

[01chris02]

Here's some daytime pics

 

[Knuckles]

looks great mate not a fan of the alloys though

They're "R" plates mate We have restricted drivers in Northern Ireland for people who passed their test in the past year. Restricted to 45mph... Grrr.

seriously? that must be a b**ch... what happens if you go on a country road? straight up not allowed or do you have to do 45?

 

[01chris02]

Yeah, I have my crappy winter set on just for winter, will put my white ones on soon

Yeah, everyone in Northern Ireland who passed their test has to have those R plates up for the first year, police tend to be stricter and for the first two years you have 6 points (think that is the same in England though. )