Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: North Carolina USA
Posts: 4
Replacing interior wood trim on my 06 HSE
My 2006 HSE was fitted with factory wood trim that had severely faded over time. The trim consisted of 3 veneer pieces that were glued on top of the normal grey/black trim pieces: the center stack, and left and right a/c vents:
I looked for used OEM replacement items, but they were rare (read: expensive) and would likely also fade over time anyway. So I researched and found an aftermarket solution that uses a 3-piece kit with simulated woodgrain.
The kit is contoured to the factory trim and required that I remove the OEM veneer, which I did (carefully) pry off with a plastic paint scraper and some adhensive remover.
The new pieces go right on easily with sticky backing tape. Here is the new vs old:
I think it looks excellent against my beige/black interior, and most importantly it has held up for 2+ years with no fading whatsoever.
Here are some more pics:
2nd Dec 2018 5:01 pm
Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
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The new looks better than the original guessing you have it a little bit warmer than we do over here I have the wood on mine but a little bit younger than yours not faded.Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
2nd Dec 2018 5:19 pm
JD LR3
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: North Carolina USA
Posts: 4
The original wood had lost its fight with UV rays, certainly. The clear finish had started to turn hazy/milky. I think the wood kit was a dealer add-on in the States pre-2008, before the redesigned console with the factory wood trim on HSE level.
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I have the wood on mine but a little bit younger than yours not faded.
