Brushed Aluminium ZT dash

Roman · 24th January 2012, 13:59

Just finished and fitted my brushed aluminium dash (with chrome trimmed dials) to my Mk2 ZT 190 SE so thought I'd post some pics:

A little more cheery than before!:

For the dials I used the chrome ringed fascias from Rover 75 items.

I bought a pre project drive early ZT dash, metal backed, gloss rhodium with flush airbag lettering. I wrapped this with a high quality 'easy use' brushed aluminium vinyl wrap from ebay. It is similar to 3M in that it contains tiny perforations to counter bubbling and stretched with the aid of a hair dryer. After stretching & wrapping the edges over I used parcel tape to further secure the rear of the panels:

Pretty similar techniques I've used to trim my kit car with vinyl:

Originally I was just going to use a gloss silver wrap (like some R53 Mini Coopers) to match my Starlight silver exterior but when I saw the brushed aluminium I thought it would look nicer.

I'm going to do the gear lever surround also but leave the rest of the remaining matt rhodium items as they are, sometimes I think, less is more..

Time for a break!

rovexCDTi · 24th January 2012, 14:14

This is exactly what im planning, ive ordered a small sample of 3M aluminium wrap to see if i like it. Still unsure if id prefer that to graphite carbon.

Do you have any sharper pictures? Im concerned it might be to bright.

Canonite · 24th January 2012, 14:14

Looks good, fine job. Maybe a bit bright for some, what colour is your car? I'd like to see a close up to show the finish of the brushed effect.

capese21 · 24th January 2012, 14:23

Looks very very nice. Top job. Parcel tape tends to dry out though. Maybe use a 3m tape instead? Would you post some better quality pictures?

Nice one
Ed

markvh · 24th January 2012, 14:39

Really like the look of that!

Also, what does the rest of the kit car look like ?

Mark

Roman · 24th January 2012, 15:55

Cheers all.

ZT is Starlight silver so it matches quite well. I will get some proper pics at the weekend, the ones I have are from a camera phone so you just see a silver glare as opposed to what is actually quite a matt finish.

It's pretty much the same as the brushed aluminium dash trim offered on BMW M Sports and Audi S-lines.

Kit car is a Haldane Austin Healey replica (I didn't build it, just refurbished it).

Brabus · 24th January 2012, 15:59

Dash looks great.The healey kit is fabulous

cabbers · 24th January 2012, 16:02

I want to get mine wrapped in carbon fibre, but i want the cup holder section and the front of the ACU done as well.

but to be honest i have wondering if i should wrap it in blue as i have the blue kidneys on the seats and i was wondering if it would suit

Tim_Burgess · 24th January 2012, 17:49

That looks really good. Loving the Healey replica too

I'm trying to make up my mind between silver or piano black for my dash.

mccano · 24th January 2012, 17:58

Tim,
If you want to have a look at a piano black dash go to my post dated 23 jan "my ZTTi s back on the road"

Luciano

24th January 2012, 13:59	#1
Roman Avid contributor MG ZT 190SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North West Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Brushed Aluminium ZT dash Just finished and fitted my brushed aluminium dash (with chrome trimmed dials) to my Mk2 ZT 190 SE so thought I'd post some pics: A little more cheery than before!: For the dials I used the chrome ringed fascias from Rover 75 items. I bought a pre project drive early ZT dash, metal backed, gloss rhodium with flush airbag lettering. I wrapped this with a high quality 'easy use' brushed aluminium vinyl wrap from ebay. It is similar to 3M in that it contains tiny perforations to counter bubbling and stretched with the aid of a hair dryer. After stretching & wrapping the edges over I used parcel tape to further secure the rear of the panels: Pretty similar techniques I've used to trim my kit car with vinyl: Originally I was just going to use a gloss silver wrap (like some R53 Mini Coopers) to match my Starlight silver exterior but when I saw the brushed aluminium I thought it would look nicer. I'm going to do the gear lever surround also but leave the rest of the remaining matt rhodium items as they are, sometimes I think, less is more.. Time for a break!

24th January 2012, 14:14	#2
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	This is exactly what im planning, ive ordered a small sample of 3M aluminium wrap to see if i like it. Still unsure if id prefer that to graphite carbon. Do you have any sharper pictures? Im concerned it might be to bright. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th January 2012, 14:39	#5
markvh Loves to post MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chorley Posts: 304 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Really like the look of that! Also, what does the rest of the kit car look like ? Mark __________________ 2006 ZT-T CDTi 135 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th January 2012, 15:55	#6
Roman Avid contributor MG ZT 190SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North West Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Cheers all. ZT is Starlight silver so it matches quite well. I will get some proper pics at the weekend, the ones I have are from a camera phone so you just see a silver glare as opposed to what is actually quite a matt finish. It's pretty much the same as the brushed aluminium dash trim offered on BMW M Sports and Audi S-lines. Kit car is a Haldane Austin Healey replica (I didn't build it, just refurbished it). Last edited by Roman; 24th January 2012 at 16:44..

24th January 2012, 15:59	#7
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	Dash looks great.The healey kit is fabulous __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

24th January 2012, 14:14	#3
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Looks good, fine job. Maybe a bit bright for some, what colour is your car? I'd like to see a close up to show the finish of the brushed effect.

24th January 2012, 14:23	#4
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Looks very very nice. Top job. Parcel tape tends to dry out though. Maybe use a 3m tape instead? Would you post some better quality pictures? Nice one Ed

24th January 2012, 16:02	#8
cabbers Retired 62-reg Suzuki SX4 SZ5 1.6i AWD / 07-reg Audi S3 2.0 T FSI Quattro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,706 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to get mine wrapped in carbon fibre, but i want the cup holder section and the front of the ACU done as well. but to be honest i have wondering if i should wrap it in blue as i have the blue kidneys on the seats and i was wondering if it would suit

24th January 2012, 17:49	#9
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	That looks really good. Loving the Healey replica too I'm trying to make up my mind between silver or piano black for my dash. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

24th January 2012, 17:58	#10
mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Tim, If you want to have a look at a piano black dash go to my post dated 23 jan "my ZTTi s back on the road" Luciano

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