Please help me choose interior trim

[StormtrooperTK-421]

Hello,

I was delighted when I found advertised what appeared to be my ideal spec XKR:

The only fly in the ointment was the choice of interior wood. I wish to put it delicately so as not to offend the traditionalists but I was surprised to find such modern exterior choices matched to such a classical interior. 

Intetestingly, the dealer wasn't surprised that I raised it as an issues and claimed to have contemplated addressing the contrast in the advertisement. Not being at all technically minded I didn't want to attempt to remove the panels myself, especially having read a thread in here about the huge difficulties some have had with the trim round the gear selector and ashtray.

As part of the negotiations they are going to get it wrapped for me. I shall receive the options tomorrow but it's going to be the typical aluminium, gloss black, carbon fibre etc. I would value your opinion on what you think would work best. I was thinking either gloss or carbon but with the black roof and black interior would that be too oppressive?
please find pics below of its current interior and, finally, what I was thinking of in terms of silver across the dash and black in the centre console.

Thanks in advance!





This is the sort of thing I was thinking of...

[Old Peter]

Hi, 

I must admit that I like the Burr Walnut trim, but I don't think it goes that well with a Black/grey interior, and can understand your dilemma.  The lighter Maple trim might have been OK.

I would not try removing the panels and wrapping would be a good option.

My S Type has the Dove  Grey leather seats which goes well with Maple.

Regards,

Peter.

[Andy X400 3.0]

I had all the trim on my x-type hydro dipped and was very happy with the results .