Interior is back in the car. let me tell you, i dont know what they use to coat the alloy looking dash parts but it makes painting a pita. You have to use thinner to remove all of it before you paint, miss a little and you will see it in the base coat! I am going to have to redo the whole driver door panel but the passenger side is great!
For those who dont know my interior parts were that fake alloy junk with silver bits. Now its all dark silver and anthracite. Next is the pillars and headliner.
Is the anthracite a good match to the factory interior anthracite? Are you going to paint the tach ring?
Its a little darker honestly. I am still not sure what I want to do with the tack and boost gauge. I really want to get an 05 MFSW but all options are kinda pricey there. Waiting on the right deal.
I really like this as another alternative to OEM finishes. It's hard to make the Mini interior unique because the design elements are so powerful. Hence it's about using different textures and colors to create something different. I like this a lot, but feel your pain about getting it perfect. Good luck,
The headliner is fun to do. I would recommend Alcantara (ultra suede.) It stretches, looks nice and feels amazing.
Looks good, I hate that alloy-look dash I have myself but haven't committed to tearing it all out for paint yet. Only on a car forum can someone say nice knob and nobody snickers.
Update. Finished my headliner and pillar do over. Pass visor is missing in the pic but is now in the car.
At least you didn't go as far as I did......count the blue parts..... Did you have a shop do the headliner or did you DIY? Looks nice....
I should do my headliner. Will need something that matches Black Lab fur:rolleyes5:. Looks great Mark
Is that a "glued to cardboard" type headliner, like most cars these days? I've done a few of those in the past myself......