Carbon Fiber trim interior door handles?

jk315 · 08-05-2015, 04:23 PM

Hey guys so my passenger door handle melted off a lot today in the wonderful SC heat and instead of putting on a new one is there any trim in carbon fiber or any other color that looks clean and can cover this up or no? Thanks

modern_citizen24 · 08-05-2015, 04:28 PM

do you have the woodgrain trim cause if you do it might clash with that CF trim unless you do the whole thing carbon fiber. I personally like it but a lot of people think it looks way to cheap. 3M is the way to go!

jk315 · 08-05-2015, 04:37 PM

Its the silver and black trim.....have best site to get it from? Does it fit well to the handle ? Like would I have to remove the handle to make it look perfect ? Thanks in advance

damonp335i · 08-05-2015, 06:09 PM

+1 I am interested in this also.. Same issue happening in my car.

jk315 · 08-07-2015, 08:19 AM

anyone? I know there has to be some guys who've done different options when this happened to their car. Pics below or problem and my car for reference.

shadow191 · 08-07-2015, 08:56 AM

Not really any trim for that since it's the textured part. Can't wrap that in vinyl as it won't adhere properly. Either buy new handle or maybe have a trip shop wrap it in leather or something.

Sha · 08-07-2015, 12:38 PM

Buy a new handle, there are diys to replace them. they are quite cheap tbh

jwalker87 · 08-07-2015, 12:47 PM

The outer handle (closest to the passenger) is easy to replace. However, the inner side is a major PITA. It is plastic-welded to the door card. You have to remove the door card, cut/melt off the plastic welds, then put in your new one and figure out a way to redo the plastic welds. I found that a butane torch followed by a few hits with a metal hammer worked well. They are pretty inexpensive (IIRC around $10 each) so if you can put in the time, you can replace them with new pieces.

08-05-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
jk315 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Crimson Red MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (3)	Carbon Fiber trim interior door handles? Hey guys so my passenger door handle melted off a lot today in the wonderful SC heat and instead of putting on a new one is there any trim in carbon fiber or any other color that looks clean and can cover this up or no? Thanks __________________ RIP---2008 335i 6 speed sedan~Cobb V3 Stage 1 aggressive map~335is clutch~BMS DSCI~Muffler delete w/ 4" stainless tips~19" Lorenzo WL27 Wheels~Painted smoked tails~F10 style LED CF side markers~Mtech front and rear bumpers w/ M Sport Performance CF diffuser~ZHP shift knob~25% tint all around
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modern_citizen24 Private First Class 15 Rep 157 Posts Drives: stock 2007 335i auto tran Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: deland iTrader: (0)	do you have the woodgrain trim cause if you do it might clash with that CF trim unless you do the whole thing carbon fiber. I personally like it but a lot of people think it looks way to cheap. 3M is the way to go!
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jk315 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Crimson Red MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (3)	Its the silver and black trim.....have best site to get it from? Does it fit well to the handle ? Like would I have to remove the handle to make it look perfect ? Thanks in advance
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08-05-2015, 06:09 PM	#4
damonp335i Captain 75 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	+1 I am interested in this also.. Same issue happening in my car. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe / Alpine White / 6MT / Fully Built Motiv Closed-Deck Motor / Motiv ST Kit / XR 105/69S / Motiv Twin Disc / VRSF 7.5 FMIC / ActiveAutowerke Exhaust / EOS Intake Manifold w/ 1050cc injectors / TiaL BOV / External VTA PCV / Quaife LSD / DSS Axles / KW V3Coilovers
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08-07-2015, 08:19 AM	#5
jk315 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Crimson Red MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (3)	anyone? I know there has to be some guys who've done different options when this happened to their car. Pics below or problem and my car for reference. __________________ RIP---2008 335i 6 speed sedan~Cobb V3 Stage 1 aggressive map~335is clutch~BMS DSCI~Muffler delete w/ 4" stainless tips~19" Lorenzo WL27 Wheels~Painted smoked tails~F10 style LED CF side markers~Mtech front and rear bumpers w/ M Sport Performance CF diffuser~ZHP shift knob~25% tint all around Last edited by jk315; 08-07-2015 at 08:40 AM..
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	Not really any trim for that since it's the textured part. Can't wrap that in vinyl as it won't adhere properly. Either buy new handle or maybe have a trip shop wrap it in leather or something.
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Sha Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 245 Posts Drives: i8, X6M, X1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Buy a new handle, there are diys to replace them. they are quite cheap tbh
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08-07-2015, 12:47 PM	#8
jwalker87 Major 319 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	The outer handle (closest to the passenger) is easy to replace. However, the inner side is a major PITA. It is plastic-welded to the door card. You have to remove the door card, cut/melt off the plastic welds, then put in your new one and figure out a way to redo the plastic welds. I found that a butane torch followed by a few hits with a metal hammer worked well. They are pretty inexpensive (IIRC around $10 each) so if you can put in the time, you can replace them with new pieces. __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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