Chrome Accents on Steering Wheel and Trim

RPS328ix · 05-19-2014, 06:24 PM

I have a no line with standard black interior, and am considering adding aftermarket chrome (plastic of course) trim to the bottom half of the steering wheel. Apparently the trim just sticks on over the existing black trim with heavy duty tape. Has anyone done this or seen it? I'm wondering if the quality is good and whether the tape can really stick long term.

Thanks.

newoldbeemer · 05-19-2014, 11:09 PM

I wouldn't do it, I think it would look cheap.

baw · 05-20-2014, 07:39 AM

+1

justinnum1 · 05-20-2014, 07:47 AM

why?

bri1042 · 05-20-2014, 08:00 AM

I'm still considering getting rid of what little chrome my no-line girl actually has (on her nose, the exhaust tips). Not a big fan of chrome...

BeachsideF30 · 05-20-2014, 08:11 AM

I didnt know chrome was still popular

bri1042 · 05-20-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachsideF30

I didnt know chrome was still popular

It is in some circles. Take a look at how common chrome wheels are on the new Corvettes, Chargers, Challengers, and other US cars (even ones that don't start with C).

Lots of folk dig shiny.

RPS328ix · 05-20-2014, 11:57 AM

I don't like the plain black look that I have on my steering wheel. It looks like some piece of trim is supposed to be there but is missing. I don't necessarily love the chrome plastic look, but at least it would match the rest of the trim. After seeing the responses, maybe I'll skip the chrome trim and live with the black.

MickAv8r · 05-20-2014, 03:09 PM

Upgrade to an OEM wheel that has something like the M Sport - but anything else is going to look very odd and cheap.

havoc57 · 05-20-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by henryrumpole

I have a no line with standard black interior, and am considering adding aftermarket chrome (plastic of course) trim to the bottom half of the steering wheel. Apparently the trim just sticks on over the existing black trim with heavy duty tape. Has anyone done this or seen it? I'm wondering if the quality is good and whether the tape can really stick long term.

Thanks.

Don't do it man. Please. I'll pay you. Just don't.

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RPS328ix Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive N26 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Chrome Accents on Steering Wheel and Trim I have a no line with standard black interior, and am considering adding aftermarket chrome (plastic of course) trim to the bottom half of the steering wheel. Apparently the trim just sticks on over the existing black trim with heavy duty tape. Has anyone done this or seen it? I'm wondering if the quality is good and whether the tape can really stick long term. Thanks.
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newoldbeemer Major 266 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't do it, I think it would look cheap.
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RPS328ix Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive N26 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I don't like the plain black look that I have on my steering wheel. It looks like some piece of trim is supposed to be there but is missing. I don't necessarily love the chrome plastic look, but at least it would match the rest of the trim. After seeing the responses, maybe I'll skip the chrome trim and live with the black.
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