It turned out really nice. I found this video because I want to add the woodgrain to my vehicle lol

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I’m glad you found my channel! 😀 Adding the woodgrain!?😮...Lol! Nothing wrong with that. 👍🏽

@meistsyans6526

3 жыл бұрын

Same but like a light oak wood trim.

@brigadeg5955

2 жыл бұрын

Lol me too well update mine lol but this is a great video

@adh6712

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! My w212 has black seats and black wood ash trim,so boring.. will wrap with matte woodgrain one day 😁

@909Thumper909

2 жыл бұрын

me too!!!

Amazing. Good to see it can be done without moving trim.

Finally someone with taste. The understated black color was a great choice. So many people use funky colors or that carbon stuff and it looks like it's after market (aka cheesy from unqualified designers who think they're artists, but really aren't).

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and checking out my channel! Yeah, I like more of a “factory” look myself.

These videos are really great! Clearly you are putting a lot of effort into these and are wayyyy underrated. You should definitely make a driving video! :)

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m definitely going to start doing some driving vids soon! 👍🏽

Pretty good that’s an understatement YOU DID A GREAT JOB !!!!!!

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate the comment! 🙏🏽

Lovely!! Much better than before. Totally cool!

Great video, I was looking for some pointers. I've never done vinyl wrap before but I'm pretty confident now that I can do it. Say goodbye to grandpas wood grain

A really well executed job properly explained. It has given me the confidence to do a woodgrain wrap over the current brushed aluminum trim in my E class.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽 Good for it! If you mess up just remove it and start over 👍🏽

@Packer1290

10 ай бұрын

Wood grain wrap? Are you being serious or clowning?

beautiful work man thanks for sharing

I've been looking for a video done without removing the trim. Thanks.

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Good job if that's what you like. I think the wood trim looks much better and adds a touch of class to the interior.

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, wood is definitely classic. I just want/wanted something different. I would love to have the black wood trim.

Keep grinding 🔥 great tutorial 🤝

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that!

The thumbnail is how I look at my car when I had that woodgrain trim thanks for the video 🔥 helped a lot

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

😂...Glad you liked it!

Thanks my boy 55 amg bout to look crazy

Awesome video bro. Gonna be trying this out for sure.

Nice Job man, you just inspired me to do the wood trim in my acura. Might try a brushed steel wrap. Great vid 👍

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you! 🙏🏽

Nice job. You may have inspired me to fix my car interior!!!

@DriveTalkCars

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you are going to start working on your car.

Looks great, Man. Very clean and classic.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it

Awesom video deserves way more views!!

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it 👍🏽

This is a really good video !

I'm here looking because I wanted to find out how a wood grain vinyl would look lol I wanna do the opposite of what you did

Looks great

OUTSTANDING!!!!

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Well done sir!

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

That’s funny I’m here cause I don’t like my wood trim as well 😂

Wow thank you for this!!! ❤

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment! 🙏🏽

Love the vid. I have a 2010 E550 with faded wood trim. This is a perfect solution!

@DriveTalkCars

9 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

Jesus! Thank you for making a video where you don’t take you car apart to do this!! Face palm to literally every other video! Thank you!

Good job, looks great

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

Looks amazing. I plan on doing this to my E550.

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽! Go for it!

Great job!

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

dope 🔥🔥🔥

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽

You’re underrated ash

Thanks for the video! Good result! I have wood trim in my BMW 5 series wagon. I want to cover it in the same way you have.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Go for it!

Dude your videos save me money 💰 keep it up beautiful work brother

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@JaceEntertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars thanks again

wood looks better

Im actually going to do the opposite to my car. It has black plastic and super glossy piano trim all over the place. Going to replace small pieces with a black/chard/dark gray wood grain wrap. Thanks for this video!!

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty cool. Good luck! Thanks for watching channel and commenting.

I actually like woodgrain, but the black looks good as well

Cute! I need to get rid of the wood grain in my van. Bought teal vinyl from Vivid about 2 months ago lol

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Okay, that should be cool. Good luck!

How did you do the center console ?? Was hoping you would of showed that part 😫

Looks great. I'm hoping to get an S class soon too.. might do mine in white.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Go for it!

Whoever thought plastic wood was a good idea? Gotta be a boomer thing. 😆

Another great video. I’d be interested in you doing an update video after a couple of months to see how it’s been holding up!

@DriveTalkCars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Yeah, I will be doing some follow up vids to some of the mods I have done lately to see how things have held up. 👍🏽

@TheRealpl0x

10 ай бұрын

and in the end? how did it hold up? Do you still recommend it doing it this way? Nice video btw@@DriveTalkCars

@DriveTalkCars

10 ай бұрын

@TheRealpl0x Actually it held up well. I would recommend it if you are looking to change out the look without spinning too much money or having to source a complete set of replacement trim pieces. Also, it the removal of the vinyl is pretty easy and no residue (in my case) was left behind.

nice job

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I want to do this to cover my piano black in my car, how does fingerprint show on it ?

Very nice

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

u got a beautiful car my friend

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

This is the easy way, I gotta think that over time it will peel away from the edges. It needs to be wrapped around for it to be durable.

Great video! How has the Vivid Black Satin held up so far? Does it get a lot of fingerprints/oil? Is it easy to clean?

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

It actually holds up pretty well. The only thing is the rounded grooves that my trim has. Some of it isn’t laying flat. But that could be my fault or just not enough surface for the vinyl to stick too. Other than that it is good so far...

Nice job as a suggestion try dark color wood wrap

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Hey man I wrap cars and if you want to save some money instead of prep spray use the spray way glass cleaner

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

I thought the woodgrain would look better before you showed the results. looks nice! good video.

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽 Thanks for the comment!

looks terrific. You need to show how to cut the excess. thanks

@DriveTalkCars

19 күн бұрын

Ok next time

i know i'm late to the party here but maybe someone can offer a suggestion. i have a beautiful 96 f150 xlt (medium green top and bottom, silver thru the middle - gray interior. i was going to cheese it up with the wood grain trim until i saw your transformation. based on my exterior/interior colors is there an accent trim color some one would be willing to suggest ? (...and don't make fun of my 96. it was my buddy's pride and joy until he passed away from cancer - named after him my truck is "Quincy" 😇

And there's me adding wood vinyl to my car trims

Good job, But I prefer the wood.

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, wood isn’t bad. Just wanted a modern/different look. 👍🏽

Looks damn good man!

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Can I use a hair blower instead? Also can you show how to do it were the Shift stick is. thanks

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

How has the held up to heat in a car interior? I live in south Texas where it gets really hot. Worried the adhesive will break down or it will start to peel.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

So all in all it has held up nicely. However there is a part of the trim that has a curved lip on it and it came off a little. But that is more of a issue with the trim not the vinyl.

how well is this holding up ? my wrap guy said it would fail and slide off over time, especially with excessive interior heat

@DriveTalkCars

9 ай бұрын

I never experienced any sliding off or issues. Held up excellently.

I have a Lexus RX 350 can you wrap the steering wheel wood ???? I did order from Amazon Vivid glossy carbon.

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

I have never tried doing that. But I don’t see why you couldn’t though. The only thing I can think of is over time it might start to lift from all of the use. However, there is a vinyl glue you can get to increase the holding power. Good luck 👍🏽

I love the wood trim in my E350....However, it has become faded and MB charges $4000 to restore. Rubbing compound has not worked, and afraid to try Brasso. Thank you for the video and idea.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

$4000!?!? Yeah that's too much in my opinion. You can purchase new trim for that much. I like the vinyl. And you can always change it out if you get tired of it. Thanks for leaving comment

@kirkharris8729

2 жыл бұрын

I have same problem with the burled walnut in my 2012 E350 sedan (W212). After taking off a trim piece and inspecting, I found that the wood "veneer" is micro-thin and is glued to the backing plastic. The veneer is stained. It's the stain that has faded from the sun's UV rays. It would be easy to refurbish if the "top coat" was just varnish, but it isn't. The top coat is "clear plastic" that's 1.5 mm thick. I think the piece was put into an plastic injection molding machine after the veneer and stain were applied to get the thick clear-plastic top layer. There's nothing you can do except replace trim pieces, or "wrap/paint" like shown in this video. Note ...... I just received a court settlement notice about this, where 13 owners took MB to court. You night be able to get partial or full replacement from MB depending on age of W212, and when you tried to get MB to fix it.

@larsbambi1575

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkharris8729 my 2011 E550 is doing the same! I'm curious to hear how it went... following and please keep updates..

can we do it without heatgun i dont have it i want to install on my car

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a hair dryer. The heat relaxes the vinyl so you can stretch it (not too much) and wrap around angles/curves/corners…

@ilirlike5694

3 жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars thnx bro but have question if we do that outside car and we wash will not be removed from the car?

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

The vinyl is made for exterior use as well. Washing the car normally shouldn’t result in any issue. However, that may vary depending on how successful the application.

That looks really sharp, definitely updated compared to that old school wood. I am helping my son who just bought a 2011 E350, black in and out. I really liked the satin finish you chose, it works to give that custom updated look. I was considering piano black like I have in my Macan, but it’s very delicate to keep clean. How have you found it to keep clean? Are you using anything special that you prefer? Thanks for the great video.

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching the video! Black on black E350, NICE! Yeah, I was going to do piano black as well, but as you mentioned, it gets "dirty" so fast with finger prints, etc. The satin can show oil from hands and forearm, but all in all it is pretty clean looking most of the time. To clean I just use an interior cleaning product. Works well.

What’s the song @ 7:05

I am looking to get a really cheap 2001 W203 C220CDI, but the wood inside is all scrached up to the point where its worth removing it all together (even if it requires revoing the dash) and wrapping it in carbon fiber looking vinyl. Idk what to do with the seats still but thanks you showed me how to do it even without removing the trim at all. Good job, keep up the nice work

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping a comment and checking out the channel! Good luck with the new Benz!

Looks a lot better man!

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think so too! 👍

Nice, what are those rims mate?

@DriveTalkCars

4 ай бұрын

19” AMG factory wheels

Looks awesome, can it be taken off? I want to do it to my leased car

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it definitely is removable.

What about the heat? If it gets too hot in the car will it just get all messed up?

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any issues with the heat. However, I do have tinted windows all around. So results may vary…

@MrTacoMan247

3 жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars thanks for the update!

Went from Benz to a Camry 😂

What about center console?

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

I kept the piano black

What kind of gloves are you using?

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

I just used regular gloves. There are gloves specifically for vinyl wrapping so you don’t have resistance when applying vinyl, but I don’t have any.

Its look like you did a careful clean job but did u notice how many people preferred the “ before “ with wood over the “ after” without. Im sorry but thats a down grade if you wanted a cheaper car without wood why didnt u buy the volkswagen jetta instead of the BMW ?

Is that heat gun cordless? If so what brand?

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

No, it is corded.

@petermokwuah4294

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars ok thx

I'm here looking to vinyl wrap my interior WITH wood grain! 😂

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

😆 It is whatever you like that matters 👍. I am actually looking to replace trim with OEM black wood grain.

@MrMattMohler

2 жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars Thanks for the vid, KZread is my inspiration to get $hit done.

😦👏🏽🏆

You covered up beautiful walnut with dull boring black 🥲

Tuff

Looks great but you know trim pieces come off with a flat head screwdriver and you could have wrapped them put of the car. Would have been faster and easier

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I had to redo the front dashboard trim and took it off that time. 👍🏽😀

@JimyOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

the trims pop out and click back on?

I don’t know it’s just I like wooden in my car thank goodness I only drive Lexus I won’t cover wooden in the car I found them beautiful clean them not cover them.

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Fuck im trying to put wood grain and thiis guy covers it 😂

Are you sick of people who cover up the warm look of natural wood and cheapen the look of the interior of their car?

@MattB787

4 ай бұрын

Natural? To each their own I guess. The wood in a car does not look natural to me.

@pokerNGold

19 күн бұрын

@@MattB787but plastic vinyl is more natural to you? Ok 😂

@Packer1290

11 күн бұрын

What are you driving? A Maybach or something? 😅. I’ve never driven in a car with “natural wood”.

@pokerNGold

9 күн бұрын

@@Packer1290 Mercedes only uses real wood

Looks better before 😂

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Really? Better than the black? 😀 Thank you for your feedback.

@allgood4716

Жыл бұрын

@@DriveTalkCars best way is to walk into a dealership and see what they are using on their latest models

I’m not saying it looks bad but the wood finish definitely looks much better

@mustanggt35r44

19 күн бұрын

Personally, I disagree

@pokerNGold

19 күн бұрын

@@mustanggt35r44 you being a Mustang guy, I don’t think you would know about luxury wood finish.

@mustanggt35r44

19 күн бұрын

@@pokerNGold I have wood finish in my car, good try at the personal attack on me; how about that you boast to be a gambler with your account? How much have you wasted?😂 id rather save and invest my shit than throw it away. Certain cars deserve the wood, others don’t look right, some look good both ways, it’s a personal preference, not a personal attack 👍👍

@mustanggt35r44

19 күн бұрын

@@pokerNGold take your gambling addiction and leave chump😂😂

@pokerNGold

19 күн бұрын

@@mustanggt35r44 I never made a single personal attack. Your KZread name is literally Mustanggt35 which is why I said you’re a mustang guy. I have nothing against mustangs but they don’t seem like the type of car that would have wood interior trim which is why I said what I said

Wood trim looked better

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people say that… thanks for you comment and checking out the video. 👍🏽

looks way better than the wood. gonna try n do this on my car

@DriveTalkCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I thought so too. Good luck with your project 👍🏽

Tacky. Why not get the factory carbon fiber?

@DriveTalkCars

10 ай бұрын

Couldn’t find a full set 🤷🏽‍♂️

90% of the footage is out of focus

Wood looks better

@DriveTalkCars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

You just remove the luxury 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Damage nice interior made it horrible ….

@DriveTalkCars

2 жыл бұрын

Technically...I didn't damage it. It is just cover with vinyl wrap which is removal. 👍

If you don’t want wood trim then don’t buy a luxury sedan. Go buy a proper sports car with stainless, brushed aluminum, or real carbon fiber. Vinyl wraps, whether inside or outside, are cheap ugly ways to look like a poser And also ultimately ruin the surface beneath the rap.

You literally debarked a car. 😁😂

Went from classy to cheap plastic look .....

He just have a bad taste

Great You just ruined it, that looks like shit

Nice but....wood trim is way better.