DIY Centre Console Wrap

[Keithmt]

Wrapped my centre console yesterday using some “cheap” wrap from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carbon-Minleer-Sticker-Decals-Release/dp/B0767GHFTN

Really pleased with the result and have stacks of wrap left over to do the door handles, in fact, enough to do 2 more consoles (no, not offering )

 

[DaveW]

Great job!

 

[stonecoldrmw]

That's a really good job mate.

 

[Jason71]

that vinyl is 152cm long according to the link. that is long enough to do do the wood on the dash. Not planning to have a go at that?

 

[Keithmt]

that vinyl is 152cm long according to the link. that is long enough to do do the wood on the dash. Not planning to have a go at that?

I reckon not Jason. I’m not a fan of the wood but as it’s a lease car I don’t want to risk delamination when I remove it to hand it back. Will deffo do the door handles though.

 

[Keithmt]

Getting carried away now, just Plastidipped the front logo (before it rained!)

 

[Percebe]

I reckon not Jason. I’m not a fan of the wood but as it’s a lease car I don’t want to risk delamination when I remove it to hand it back. Will deffo do the door handles though.

Sorry do you mind expanding on that? What do you mean by delamination, and do you reckon that's likely to happen or just possible?
I'm about to get my lease car and I was thinking of putting the vinyl wrap as soon as I get it

 

[Jason71]

Sorry do you mind expanding on that? What do you mean by delamination, and do you reckon that's likely to happen or just possible?
I'm about to get my lease car and I was thinking of putting the vinyl wrap as soon as I get it

He means it's wood veneer and taking the vinyl off might take the veneer off. Seems unlikely to me. I guess if it happens there must be stories out there if you look.

 

[Keithmt]

Sorry do you mind expanding on that? What do you mean by delamination, and do you reckon that's likely to happen or just possible?
I'm about to get my lease car and I was thinking of putting the vinyl wrap as soon as I get it

As Jason said, it’s the risk that having stuck it on and it sitting under baking sun for however long you keep the car, that it pulls away the wood veneer which I think I’ve seen is a £2000-3000 fix. I’ve not seen anyone posting that this has actually happened but it’s not a risk I’m happy to take, even though I am not a fan of the wood.
Having said that, although the specific kits you buy for the dash come with this very strong 3m tape (I think), having wrapped the centre console I wonder if the glue on that DIY product would be more forgiving.
I suppose We have to hope someone posts saying they’ve removed it successfully after a few years of being attached.

 

[m3p_uk]

As Jason said, it’s the risk that having stuck it on and it sitting under baking sun for however long you keep the car, that it pulls away the wood veneer which I think I’ve seen is a £2000-3000 fix. I’ve not seen anyone posting that this has actually happened but it’s not a risk I’m happy to take, even though I am not a fan of the wood.
Having said that, although the specific kits you buy for the dash come with this very strong 3m tape (I think), having wrapped the centre console I wonder if the glue on that DIY product would be more forgiving.
I suppose We have to hope someone posts saying they’ve removed it successfully after a few years of being attached.

Where did you get £2-3k? Replacement cost is about £200

 

[Adopado]

Where did you get £2-3k? Replacement cost is about £200

.. and why would you take it off anyway? Would a lease company spot (or care) that it wasn't on the car as supplied?

 

[Keithmt]

No idea where I saw the £2-3k, maybe someone guessing, like me.

Good point about "would leasing company care", first time I've leased a car so I've assumed that they'll want it back in the same spec it was delivered.

 

[Godsense]

No idea where I saw the £2-3k, maybe someone guessing, like me.

Good point about "would leasing company care", first time I've leased a car so I've assumed that they'll want it back in the same spec it was delivered.

Same, though it says in my contract any modifications must be removed before returning.

However if they would notice if quality of work was good Im not sure.

Looks really smart fella, how long did it take you?

 

[Keithmt]

Same, though it says in my contract any modifications must be removed before returning.

However if they would notice if quality of work was good Im not sure.

Looks really smart fella, how long did it take you?

Probably an hour in total.