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Old 04-28-15 | 09:39 PM
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how does one remove the wrist rest?
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how does one remove the wrist rest?
Just lift up on it and it will snap off.
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Just lift up on it and it will snap off.

I tried pulling on it, but didn't want to break it cause it's difficult to remove. my cf vinyl comes in today so i'll have a better look at it when I remove the center console. thanks again!
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I tried pulling on it, but didn't want to break it cause it's difficult to remove. my cf vinyl comes in today so i'll have a better look at it when I remove the center console. thanks again!
It does require some force, but should pull off without problem. If you are wrapping the wrist rest, you will want to remove the 5 screws at the bottom of the rest, to separate the top wrapping piece from the thick front end plastic.
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So I finally got the guts and try a diy to vinyl wrap my interior. I bought some 5D4D carbon fiber wrap and went to work. It was definitely a chore but it was fun at the same time. There are some bubbles but I don't think it's that bad for a rookie. thanks to all that posted "how to's" because it made the project much easier. I just had enough guts to pull the wrist rest and i'll probs do it later on. just had to put my car back together. I don't know the name of the brand, but it's quality stuff and works really well. I wish someone would've worn me about dust or flying debris! cause it sucks when it sticks to the vinyl before wrapping it on the part!!! lemme know your thoughts...good or bad. thanks!














Old 05-07-15 | 03:06 AM
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Wow looks great, really liking the new 5d carbon fiber wrap. Nice job fully wrapping the seat warmer area, the CF on the center really looks more real when that's fully covered.
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Bravo! Looks excellent!
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After looking at this thread might swap out the gray and go with carbon look
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Originally Posted by electrohou
Wow looks great, really liking the new 5d carbon fiber wrap. Nice job fully wrapping the seat warmer area, the CF on the center really looks more real when that's fully covered.
thanks! thank you again for helping me out with all my questions.

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Bravo! Looks excellent!
thanks for the kind words. like I said earlier, there are some spots that need a little clean up, but not too shabby for my first time working w/ vinyl wrap.

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After looking at this thread might swap out the gray and go with carbon look
do it! even if you don't go w/ the carbon fiber, you can chose a different color and you will definitely give your interior that's pleasing to the eye!
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Wow it looks great, I just might wrap my 3is now after looking at all these photos. Where can I order some of the 4D or 5D vinyls?
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Wow it looks great, I just might wrap my 3is now after looking at all these photos. Where can I order some of the 4D or 5D vinyls?
i ordered from wu designs. they're based out of Seattle. here's Mark's contact: wuwraps@gmail.com there's a 5"x5" minimum sheet to order.
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Hello friends from Russia.
I made wrap. It's not a carbon... Let's see pls )

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Next step doing some wooden vynil



on these parts

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let's see some pics of the wood when it is done!
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Here's my console with brush aluminum Black look to continue the ML stereo faceplate down the console










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