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RE: Brushed Aluminium - WB - 31-08-2012 01:24pm
(31-08-2012 12:39pm)RREVO Wrote: Maybe I wasn't that clear with my description of the standard Dymamic center counsol & mid horizontal trim (facia parts that run from door to door & vent controls, starter surround etc)
The dynamic I test drove and a textured holed type of finish which if is aluminium, does a great job of looking and feeling like plastic.Which is not what I wanted to have.
So after sitting in a Prestige with all the real brushed aluminium bits and bobs, I was smitten.
That's what I ordered to go into my Dynamic.
But that's not what turns up as the first poster has already mentioned.
Those are also available as parts - they're the same in the Prestige and Pure.
RE: Brushed Aluminium - Ranger4 - 31-08-2012 01:57pm
I agree that the textured aluminium looks sporty and it definitely suits the spec/colour of car that I ordered.
You seem to be able to buy most parts/pieces from the web, so I'm sure a little searching will eventually find those brushed aluminium trims.
RE: Brushed Aluminium - RREVO - 31-08-2012 04:03pm
(31-08-2012 01:57pm)Ranger4 Wrote: I agree that the textured aluminium looks sporty and it definitely suits the spec/colour of car that I ordered.
You seem to be able to buy most parts/pieces from the web, so I'm sure a little searching will eventually find those brushed aluminium trims.
Nothing found on Ebay, but I did find this American company (Remin)
http://www.carid.com/2012-land-rover-range-rover-evoque-wood-grain-dash-kits/item-395842.html
who make a basic and a full kit for the Evoque in many finishes.
Pity it's not right hand drive as of yet, but the quality of their kits looks impressive.
RE: Brushed Aluminium - cjfp - 31-08-2012 05:41pm
Just beware, the brushed aluminium does dink easily when you put seatbelt on etc etc.
http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-Damage-to-the-aluminium-centre-console
Brushed Aluminium - Neo - 01-09-2012 01:47am
Glad I got the textured material as it doesn't scratch as easily
RE: Brushed Aluminium - mark_n - 01-09-2012 07:25am
Me too. The brushed aluminium may look good when new but if it gets scratched - which it will (because AL is very soft) there's nothing you can do - if you try to polish it out, you will take out the brushing as well. I think the textured finish on the Dynamic is ideal, hides marks really well.
RE: Brushed Aluminium - BeemerBoy - 02-09-2012 08:19pm
i think i'll probably go for a dealer swap job - i've had brushed aluminium on my bmw for over 5 years now and i've only the smallest of scratches on there.....