Gauging Interest: E46 console retrofit service

[dude8383]

You've got my attention! Curious to see the finished product.

I assume this would involve shipping both consoles to you...what would turn-around time be?

[gtarwiz]

I would be pretty interested in an E46 center console. I am pretty eager to see how this will work out.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Jeez Danny, you're so immature.

[george graves]

Danny - you're not helping!!! Go post in P&R or something.

[Danny]

Fuckin texture in a can - How does it work?

[george graves]

I seen the stuff in a can - and I would love, love, love to learn more about it - that would be helpful for a project I'm working on.

But also I don't know how a can would replicate the grain of fake leather.

[StereoInstaller1]

Interesting - can I ask how you plan to replicate the surface texture?

George, several manufacturers (DupliColor, SEM, couple of others I can't remember) make "texture spray" that can make a fine match with some patience and skill.

I could show you if you ever made it to the goddamn picnic.

[glucklich21]

Instead of cup holders, there's a few configurations of storage trays where the cup holders go. The same goes for the rear ash tray.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=758400&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[KenC]

Interested pending pictures of completed product.

[glucklich21]

The e46 console is coated in a soft plastic film, basically a nicer version of plastic dip. However since I'm going to be sanding the crap out of the E30 console, a lot of the stock texture will be lost. So my plan was to just fill it with filling primer and sand away till I got a nice smooth surface to match the e46 coating after a few sprays of plastic dip.

However I'm interested in some how replicating the stock texture, even if it means peeling off the plastic and just working with the foam underneath and have the stock texture reapplied and stretched if possible.

[george graves]

Interesting - can I ask how you plan to replicate the surface texture?

[kid325e]

Oh I see! Didn't think about the rear end of the center console. Just went off what I saw in the picture.

[SeriousBusiness]

Looks, ergonomics, more storage, and cup holders.

Cup holders. Damn it I am IN.

[glucklich21]

Looks, ergonomics, more storage, and cup holders.

[kid325e]

Any benefits in swapping to the E46 one? Just curious, seems cool.