07-19-2016, 11:02 AM | #1 |
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Dye the red stitching?
Has anyone successfully dyed the red stitching on the steering wheel? Deciding to complete my purchase of 2016 228i, non- msport package. The red is so garish.
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Since you're obviously annoyed enough that you're trying to dye it I'm sure you made it clear to them that you didn't want red. I'd make them swap in an M wheel for you. It's much nicer anyway.
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Unfortunately at least as far as BMW is concerned custom touches in the 2-series are hard to come by. If it was a 3 or up your dealer could call their VIP rep and get you basically whatever you want. 2s are not customizable like that.
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You may be able to get the dealer to swap just the wheel for you if the screw up was on their end. Or at least cover the labor.
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I would use some black shoe polish
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Just for another opinion, I prefer the heavier leather graining on the Sportline wheel to the smooth leather on the MSport....but, hey, I also don't mind the red stitching, so take that with a grain of salt!
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I have a detailing business. Take it to a good upholsterer and make it look professional. They dye leather for my customers all the time. It won't cost much but it will look much better than other choices.
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07-20-2016, 09:53 AM | #14 |
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Thanks Rayscott. Turns out that's what the dealer is doing today. One local leather upholsterer said it wouldn't last because the dye is water based. He gave it 3 months.
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I love it
I wouldn't get rid of it. I love it so much that I got rubber mats with red accents along with a red accented trunk mat as well.
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Each to them selves but red is differently not colour of choice.
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The dealer has already done it. I'm getting it tonight. I plan to have it done over if it doesn't last. It's reassuring that you have faith in a lasting job.
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