[What's quicker]

In terms of the thread topic the Fiesta is probably faster over 1/4 mile, but I gotta side with CelicaBen on this one if we're talking which one I personally prefer

Edit: Correct typo

[For all you wrappers...]

I pulled these images off Wrapper Delights (Richard is it? I can't remember but I know I've met you at a sheffield meet before!) corporate page, I really hope he doesn't mind, but they illustrate what I was getting at. The buttons and dials arn't wrapped. Hope this helps

Edit: Those pic embeds didnt seem to work, so heres the links. Dunno what went wrong there!

Standard

Climate

[For all you wrappers...]

I think people just don't wrap the buttons, that way you keep the symbols and the backlights, and as for the screen you could make a template of the screen and then carefully cut the wrap away from the screen when you're done. I dunno though, I'm sure one of the wrapping geniuses will be along soon

Edit: Oh, I think I read your post too quickly and missed the point! Are you talking about the standard climate controls, not the aircon ones? If so I see the dilema, that could be tricky. I'd be interested to see what solutions any comes up with

[looking for a thread about referb DIY?]

It wasn't me who posted the thread, but I did refurb my gen7 standard 16" alloys, which are now on the car as my winter wheels.

I did that by getting a wirebrush drill bit (just a cheap one for a couple of quid), used that to brush off all the paint and corrosion and get back to the bare metal, then I used a course sandpaper and some elbow grease to get any scratches from the brush smoothed out. Next I used fine wet and dry (and lots of patience!), then I sprayed them with etch primer, about 4 or 5 coats per wheel using wet and dry between coats to get a nice smooth finish. To finish them off I gave them two or three coats of silver (the best match I could get to the original colour) and several coats of clear laquer.

I know this hasn't exactly answered your question, but bottom line, I used a two quid wire brush in an electric drill and get pretty good results! I'm at work at the minute so I can't upload any pictures right now, but I can do if you're interested in the level of finish I achieved. Hope thats of some help mate