Real Wood Dash Trim Kits versus Synthetic Wood Dash Trim Kits, which shall I choose?

You are reading the following article as you have already decided on modifying your interior with the beautiful product a wood dash trim.

You should as well know that decorative wood is a common sign of luxury and relaxation. But installing a dash trim kit in your vehicle you will be adopting yourself in a relaxed and luxury environment which will result in higher self-esteem and a happy ride every time you drive your vehicle. By choosing a wood dash trim for your interior you will be making the right move in making a chance in your daily life. We assume you came to a halt when the question came up if you should go with real wood dash trim kit or a synthetic wood dash trim kit? This article has been written from actual facts, information and data was taken from the MIMOusa lab facility during testing of wood dash trim kits.

Real Wood Grain Dashboard Trim Kits
Pros:

Appearance. It is true that real wood dash trims kit do look as they have a finer detail if you look up-close.
Better match to vehicles that already have real wood grains installed by OEM manufacturers.

Cons:

Lab testing has proven that real wood after a prolong exposure to heat and moisture expands and contracts the wood. The dash trim kit will result in cracks and fading.
Due to Real wood being a natural organic product. Real wood changes color overtime.
Prolonged exposure to the sun decolorizes the wood. Real wood is not recommended for convertible vehicles.
Price. Real wood dash kits from most manufacturers are on average 30%-50% more expensive. Beware if your find a dash trim kit with a price that is to good to be true, chances are it is not true. We bought several of these dash kits to test their quality and compare to ours and found that often companies (who will remain unnamed) use printed paper instead of real wood. Paper grain looks almost identical to real wood grain, but rarely last a year.

Synthetic Wood Grain Dashboard Trim Kits
Pros:

Easier installation. Simulated wood grain material has better flexibility, thus allowing for easier and faster installation.
Better match to most cars and trucks that have synthetic wood grain trim installed from the factory.
Better durability of the finish. Lab experiments proved that synthetic wood grains were almost unaffected by the prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Price. Synthetic material is cheaper and therefore we charge customers less for our dash kits.

Cons:

Appearance. Synthetic wood grains do slightly give out an edge to real wood kits in grain and color depth.
Name. Some people are still hanged on to the idea that real wood is simply better. We do not like to criticize other people's opinions and therefore give synthetic wood grains a minus in this category.

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