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Old 12-01-2005, 10:36 AM
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Default Carbon Fiber Wrapping!!!!!

Does anyone know where in So cal I can find a company that does this? I know TeamPrototype does but they have a 2-3 month waiting list......
Old 12-01-2005, 11:04 AM
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http://www.fibreglast.com This is a big site with tons of info regaurding carbon fiber, techniques, products, etc. If you go on the forums, do a search and I know there's alot a frabricators in cali. What kind of parts do you need made/wraped? If your just wrapping OEM parts check out the "how to" section of their forum. I've been wrapping parts with good results, all you need is time.
Old 12-01-2005, 11:16 AM
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Thanx boss...... I have rear fiberglass bumper that has a diffuser similar to the do luck and want to have the diffuser portion wrapped. Is it hard to do it yourself?
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it's not that hard, but it takes some practice. Buy the materials and try some smaller objects, I overlaid a tape dispencer for the first project. (served no purpose but I could care less if it looked like someone poured carbon stew all over it) Just take your time, do alot of research, and buy a punching back to releave tension. I guess this is why people paid someone to do overlays, but look at it this way, once you learn you can go nuts and wrap whatever! enjoy
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Default carbon fiber wrapping DIY?

ok so im doing a bog school project on composites and i remember seeing a pot on here that included a link to a celica forum with a carbon fiber DIY. Ive searched and can't find it. if someone happens to come across it PLEASE post, it had a lot of good info.
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I haven't seen the link you're speaking of, but if you don't find it, Tonester1011 might be able to help you. He does a lot of wrapping.
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http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Carbo...%28Tutorial%29

everything you need right there my man

edit: replace the ** with " 3 5 0 z - t e c h " for some reason we cant put it in there without spaces
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anyone know a reputable place to purchase carbon fiber material at a reasonable price???
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Default Carbon Fiber Vinyl Pattern Wrap Thread

I did this on a sunday afternoon.....relatively easy & painless.
I'm really happy with how it turned out......
let me know what you guys think.

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I like it. How much did that cost you?
Old 02-19-2009, 06:06 PM
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Looks clean. I think I like it better than gloss.
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looks good mang
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Generally don't like carbon fiber but that looks sharp.
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this isn't a real carbon fiber trim. It's a textured fabric.....very durable patterns & it's easy to work with. The pattern looks very good with semi-gloss shine.
The material is not expensive. the whole thing was done in 3hrs.
I took the center console out & cleaned it with alcohol......sprayed super77 glue & carefully laid out the fabric. done. I'm happy with it.
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where you buy it from
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
I dont think thats rice at all. It looks very well done and pretty damn tasteful. Now if he had spray painted it red with krylon or something.....
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It does look good and definitly not rice. Looks real good, I would guess it was stock. Now, what material is the fabric? And where can we get it?
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looks good to me and if its cheaper than the kits then that even better.
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