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Old 03-16-2011, 01:55 PM
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Exclamation (PICS) Bat's Hexis 3d Textured Carbon Fiber Overlay

Well guys, finally have some pics of my Hexis 3d cf roof overlay sample on a customers car, this on a 2011 STI Sedan, so you can see what it looks like. Notice the nice sheen to it .

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Old 03-16-2011, 02:24 PM
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yeah Dinoc is far too gray in the direct sunlight.. no bueno. Getting rid of mine.

Are the installation characteristic of this similar to dinoc tho? Stiff sheet characteristic? Needs primer, lifts up on compounds easily when reheated, goes back to orig shape when heated, dries stiff, etc?

DO you sell it? and if so whats the price per sq ft.
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Very cool.
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Hexis Carbon 3M Di-Noc
Designed for automotive and exterior use in mind? Yes No - Di-Noc was designed as an interior Architectural Finish
Removable at some point down the road? Yes fully reversible No*
Not without significant damage to what it was applied to
Dimensionally stable after thermoforming on complex surfaces? Yes No*
Surface primer (adhesion promoter) necessary
Exterior application life expectancy - vertical application? 3-5 Years depending on climate (will last longer in northern climates) 3-4 years (will last longer in northern climates)
Exterior application to a horizontal surface? (ie Hood, Roof, Trunk overlay) Yes with 40% reduction in life over vertical application if unprotected No, not recommended at all
Seamless application on large surfaces? Yes in most cases - Max width is 54 inches / 1370 mm Maybe but Max width is only 48 inches / 1218 mm
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Looks good!
Old 03-16-2011, 07:08 PM
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looks cool but that has got to be a b*tch to keep clean..I can just picture having to clean bird sh*t off of it.
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Nope. Super easy.
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
Nope. Super easy.


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DAMN.. I want some
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that looks great. better than the rest.
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Email me .

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I will have pics on a Z soon .

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that Hexis wrap looks awesome. i would definitely pay you to redo my roof Bat
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so with the specs you posted, then a typical horizontal application would last 1.8 - 3.0 years before reapplication?

could you.. clear coat something like this to extend life and still be able to remove it like a vinyl?
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Nice! I wish you would make a overlay for the stupid interior door switch covers that get all the scratches, so we don't have to spend 150 for the carbon fiber overlay!
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Originally Posted by red350track
Nice! I wish you would make a overlay for the stupid interior door switch covers that get all the scratches, so we don't have to spend 150 for the carbon fiber overlay!
I can make it . Pic of area you want overlayed ?

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Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
that Hexis wrap looks awesome. i would definitely pay you to redo my roof Bat
Email me

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Originally Posted by Chebosto
so with the specs you posted, then a typical horizontal application would last 1.8 - 3.0 years before reapplication?

could you.. clear coat something like this to extend life and still be able to remove it like a vinyl?
I would think you'd be able to to that .

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....For the 06-08!
Id def be interested in that and the rear z strut cover

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Consider it done .

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