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Old 04-01-2009, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMZ33
Don't use 3M 90. It will be too strong and eat the surface of the carbon look sheet.
3M 90 is thicker than horse semen, you think its gonna go through the backing of the material.

I have found that if you spray it, let it bubble and set for a couple of minutes and then press the material to the surface, it doesn't seep through and provides a nice strong hold.
Old 04-01-2009, 04:11 PM
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you have to dry up the super77 for a bit before you apply the fabric.
Don't apply the fabric when the glue is wet......when it starts to dry, apply the fabric.
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how many yards are you guys buying to do the whole center console?
Old 04-01-2009, 06:09 PM
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Wow. Definitely going to try this on some interior pieces. Thanks Somebody for the pics and how-to guide!

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Old 04-01-2009, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jun
how many yards are you guys buying to do the whole center console?
1 yard should be enough!!
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i need two yards, anymore somebodY?
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Originally Posted by Soni
1 yard should be enough!!
It took me close to 4 yards to do both a-pillars, center console, shifter console, center console in my car. So I seriously doubt he will be able to do the entire center console with 1 yard.
Old 04-02-2009, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat

Well it's not like the interior materials on the Z are top notch to begin with. And yes, I have seen this in person and it looks good. looks low key and not over done.
Old 04-02-2009, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CJSBOSOX
Well it's not like the interior materials on the Z are top notch to begin with. And yes, I have seen this in person and it looks good. looks low key and not over done.
Its the brickyard rat take what he says with a grain of salt hes a bitter old man.
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well I had it with my center console. Most of the edges are not sticking anymore and had wrinkled up, also it made my cubby door hard to open or close. I decided to remove everything and leave the cubby door fabric there. Looks decent anyways.

Here are some pics of the cubby door part that people been having problems with and pics of the center dash without the fabric.
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Default Center Console connection

How do I remove the connection? I've been struggling for 15mins, though I am not really forcing it as I don't want to break it.

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Originally Posted by Duskywing
How do I remove the connection? I've been struggling for 15mins, though I am not really forcing it as I don't want to break it.

Is that underneath the 3 gauges pod? There is a notch on the other side of the connector, just press it down and pull it out.
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Yes, it is the hazard button connector underneath the parking brake.

Originally Posted by *ICE*
Is that underneath the 3 gauges pod? There is a notch on the other side of the connector, just press it down and pull it out.

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I believe that's under the console by the parking brake, etc. There's a tab on either side. Push the tab in and pull.
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Originally Posted by Spork
I believe that's under the console by the parking brake, etc. There's a tab on either side. Push the tab in and pull.
I already asked a friend and he can't find a tab either. It seems that the connection is split into 3...
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Wohooo... just finished the shifter console.

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Btw, I still can't figure out on removing the center console connector. Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Duskywing
Wohooo... just finished the shifter console.



Btw, I still can't figure out on removing the center console connector. Any help would be appreciated.
needle nose pliars and just grab it and pull lightly. it will come off easily... i tried by fingers and after 10 seconds i was like "light bulb" and just used needle nose pliars and no problem.


on another note. i wrapped mine yesterday... well so far just the top half and the cubby door... i ****ed it up bad. luckily i have xtra so im gonna redo it on the next nice day... its a pain in the *** to do and im a VERY DIY kinda guy. oh well i know what not to do next time.


Greg, do you have anymore of this ready for shipping or did you run out?
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thats what im afraid of im mostly DIY as well but ive never wrapped anythign like this.
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Here's the installed pictures. I decided not to do the center console for now to gauge how the material fare during the summer.

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Old 04-10-2009, 07:02 PM
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God I would love to do this but I just bought a real CF shifter cover for my 08, and the contrast of the two different styles would look weird.


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