Carbon Fiber Vinyl Pattern Wrap Thread
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Ideally you would want to use a sheet of dinoc big enough to cover the entire part. It looks like you have a seam half way through just below your climate control *****. Over time that will curl up from being exposed to the sun and stuff.
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Also this thread merging **** is crazy...
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Anyone have a good site where I can order some of this cf vinyl? I've read through a few of these threads about cf wrapping the interior and I've come to the conclusion that I want to do this to my car! Lol.
I've never "wrapped" anything before, but I'm pretty confident that I can do it. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much I should get? I would like to do the center of the dash like I've seen on most of the interior wraps, but I'd also like to do my door switch area, possibly the black area on the door in between the handle and vent, and I was thinking maybe some pieces to the center console, but I'm not 100% sure about it.
I'd appreciate any advice and I'll give a thanks in advance.
I've never "wrapped" anything before, but I'm pretty confident that I can do it. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much I should get? I would like to do the center of the dash like I've seen on most of the interior wraps, but I'd also like to do my door switch area, possibly the black area on the door in between the handle and vent, and I was thinking maybe some pieces to the center console, but I'm not 100% sure about it.
I'd appreciate any advice and I'll give a thanks in advance.
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Anyone have a good site where I can order some of this cf vinyl? I've read through a few of these threads about cf wrapping the interior and I've come to the conclusion that I want to do this to my car! Lol.
I've never "wrapped" anything before, but I'm pretty confident that I can do it. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much I should get? I would like to do the center of the dash like I've seen on most of the interior wraps, but I'd also like to do my door switch area, possibly the black area on the door in between the handle and vent, and I was thinking maybe some pieces to the center console, but I'm not 100% sure about it.
I'd appreciate any advice and I'll give a thanks in advance.
I've never "wrapped" anything before, but I'm pretty confident that I can do it. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much I should get? I would like to do the center of the dash like I've seen on most of the interior wraps, but I'd also like to do my door switch area, possibly the black area on the door in between the handle and vent, and I was thinking maybe some pieces to the center console, but I'm not 100% sure about it.
I'd appreciate any advice and I'll give a thanks in advance.
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There's tons of info about in here, just spend some time searching, or PM me and I can give you advice. I've done a few of the center consoles now and can point out many of the potential trouble spots.
You will definitely want to use primer 94 on it.
Here are some pics of mine. As you'll see in the second pic, the corners have a tendency to want to retract back to their original shape. I obviously didn't get that little spot primed correctly.
You will definitely want to use primer 94 on it.
Here are some pics of mine. As you'll see in the second pic, the corners have a tendency to want to retract back to their original shape. I obviously didn't get that little spot primed correctly.
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I've used the DiNoc for numerous applications and haven't had many issues. The first headlight shrouds that I did had some bubbles, but it was a test anyways and have been much closer to flawless since then. DiNoc is not very hard to work with if you have the right materials, imo.
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May be unfortunate for BMW plastic, but I have wrapped pieces and months later ripped it off, looked just like it did before the wrap. So from first hand experience, it is not permanent by itself.
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Depends on the substrate. I prefer the Scotchprint and have covered a number of pieces for different people. Pulls off without issue. I've only dealt with Dinoc for one small piece (maybe 15 square inches) and it seemed to do alright too. Dinoc is definitely thicker and I don't like the texture as much.
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I have removed the DiNoc from a front grill, rear spoiler, front lip, engine cover and even a roof. Didn't have any problems with the plastic parts but we did have to buff out the roof of the car. That's about it. Cleaning up a little residue left behind should be expected from any QUALITY vinyl. My experience with competitor's "carbon like" vinyl is the vinyl either ripped, split layers (color layer and adhesive layer) or had to be sand blasted to be removed.
That's my personal experience with the stuff.
That's my personal experience with the stuff.
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Ok...I'm done. I've been trying to wrap a few interior pieces and I cant get the edges to stick. I've taken them off and tried and tried all weekend, I just cant get it to look good. I would be willing to send my materials and interior pieces to someone if they would be willing to help a fellow Z owner out.
I'm located in Atlanta.
I'm located in Atlanta.
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Ok...I'm done. I've been trying to wrap a few interior pieces and I cant get the edges to stick. I've taken them off and tried and tried all weekend, I just cant get it to look good. I would be willing to send my materials and interior pieces to someone if they would be willing to help a fellow Z owner out.
I'm located in Atlanta.
I'm located in Atlanta.
Without the primer 94 though and a had a few edges start to bubble/come up after a couple of months in the summer.
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I did not use primer of any sort as I heard mixed reviews of installing it both ways. I may just run the parts by a vinyl sign/sticker shop somewhere in Atlanta if I cant find anyone to help out.
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If you don't know the shop they're going to charge out the A$$ (personal experience) for something you should be able to do quite easily. Be patient, order the Primer and be sure to apply in a warm room. Use a heat gun to make things work even better. This is a very easy thing to do.
I would say that I'd do it for you, but shipping isn't usually too cheap, depending what you're doing/covering.
I would say that I'd do it for you, but shipping isn't usually too cheap, depending what you're doing/covering.