Interior Trim Refinishing Service – BMW E46M, ZCP wheel trim, Soft-Touch restoration

[TexaZ3]

I've done silver trim before, but that was not a "match to existing" color type. The issue here is that I would have to get somebody to match the paint (a paint shop) and then buy at least a gallon of it (smallest they sell) and I would have to pass that cost to you, since I don't typically get orders for this color. So financially, this might not make sense.

[TexaZ3]

I have an announcement to make, and its not a great one...

While I have been fixing busted and scratched up BMW trims for close to 10 years now, one thing remained consistent - the quality of my work. Another thing that also remained constant is the price - I have not changed my prices since BEFORE Covid, or almost 6 years now... During this time my suppliers have raised prices multiple times, and I just got a word that there is another price increase for primer, base, and clears coming in January.

So, at this point I can't continue to provide this service at current prices, so unfortunately - starting January 2026 I will be increasing my prices about 20% across the board. Just wanted to get this information out ahead of time in case some folks were planning on doing this, but were postponing for one reason of another.

Thanks again!

[maw1124]

For your level of work, a price increase is fine. The BAD news would have been if you were stopping altogether, which is what we usually get.

Keep up the good work!!

You should do leather next.



maw

[TexaZ3]

For your level of work, a price increase is fine. The BAD news would have been if you were stopping altogether, which is what we usually get.

Keep up the good work!!

You should do leather next.



maw

Thanks man, yeah - NOT stopping! Just gonna be a bit more $$ starting next year.

[Bimma360]

I have a random request. Any chance you can replicate (more or less) the smg surround and bezel ring from the CSL concept? I'd love to have the knob done too, I am just not sure if/how to take that thing apart.

[TexaZ3]

I have a random request. Any chance you can replicate (more or less) the smg surround and bezel ring from the CSL concept? I'd love to have the knob done too, I am just not sure if/how to take that thing apart.

You can't take SMG knob apart without damaging parts of it. The ring - I'm not really sure what it should look like on CSL concept, so can't say if it is doable.

[0-60motorsports]

You can't take SMG knob apart without damaging parts of it. The ring - I'm not really sure what it should look like on CSL concept, so can't say if it is doable.

The ring and SMG Knob on the concept CSL are Matte Silver.

[Bimma360]

Hmm I wonder if the pic I posted isn’t showing up. Do you guys not see it? It’s hosted on another forum so maybe that’s a problem. But looking at the concept photos I’d say that’s it more a satin silver. It does seem to have a slight gloss to it.

[0-60motorsports]

Hmm I wonder if the pic I posted isn’t showing up. Do you guys not see it? It’s hosted on another forum so maybe that’s a problem. But looking at the concept photos I’d say that’s it more a satin silver. It does seem to have a slight gloss to it.

Thats the lighting. Its matte silver or even Satin you can get away with it........ YEs we can see the pics.

[Bimma360]

Thats the lighting. Its matte silver or even Satin you can get away with it........ YEs we can see the pics.

Thank you. Yeah OP, any chance you can do these three in a Satin Silver?

SMG Paddles: $45
SMG Shifter plate: $55, Center piece (around the shifter) - $55

I can move this to PM, no problem.

[TexaZ3]

Thank you. Yeah OP, any chance you can do these three in a Satin Silver?

SMG Paddles: $45
SMG Shifter plate: $55, Center piece (around the shifter) - $55

I can move this to PM, no problem.

Yeah, I can see the picture, but its hard to determine what kind of finish is on there since the pic is so small.
I can definitely do satin (semi-flat) silver finish on the above. Just recently did a set in flat silver which turned very nice. Please PM me to discuss.