Yes, it was definitely a difficult install, but I bought a sheet to do the console and had leftover.
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Vendor Open Source DIY Model 3 Console Wrap Template
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Yes, it was definitely a difficult install, but I bought a sheet to do the console and had leftover.
drkaye
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Re wrapping the wood dashboard strip. There have been some discussions of problems covering the wood, particularly if you want to remove the wrap in the future. One person wrote on Facebook, "...putting a 3m 1080 series air egress film (hi-performance) over a breathable surface (that wood), when the sun heats that black 3m, 1mm top textured layer and transfers down to the BLACK adhesive..."
I, too, am worried about the adhesive against an open-grain wood. Curious if (a) others are worried about that, and (b) anyone has a solution to the problem.
I, too, am worried about the adhesive against an open-grain wood. Curious if (a) others are worried about that, and (b) anyone has a solution to the problem.
Interesting, 3M claims no residue (but in reality it's less than 20%) and can generally be removed with something like GooGone.
There is no pigment in the adhesive so it would need to be the wrap material degrading and the only reason I can think of is exposure to some type of chemical substance. I've personally never seen any color transfer unless a harsh chemical that is not compatible with the wrap is used. For example taking you car to a full service car wash you don't really know what they are using in their interior cleaners and that could in theory melt the wrap.
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Yeah, not a fan of the door trim in white. The stark contrast between the gloss black and white vinyl, any little misalignment makes it look very cheap.
paranoidroid
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I used the templates with a Cricut Maker. No issues, apart from the overall dimensions on one of the templates being slightly too large as laid for the 12x12 mat (max cutting size of 11.5x11.5). The template for the door sills requires the 12x24 mat.
Thanks for doing this for the community. Do the door handle wraps cover the entire handle or does it leave a little bit of chrome? Also, which colors do you have them for?
Looks like it is unavailable. Can you provide a package where the center console and door trims are in one package? Do you also have a wrap for the wood grain across the dashboard? i am looking for all these things in black matte or brushed metal.
Jimmy 1
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I have used almost every vinyl in my car, the Matte is OK, it does show some scratches after use. My favorites are both Black and white Carbon, Matrix and Shadow black. Brushed metals are also great. But my absolute favorite is 3M Di-Noc Black Leather. Of course this is only for the black interior. But it looks killer.
Nope, no package but you do get a 5% discount if you buy them both together.
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