Carbon fiber wrapped some parts
03-21-12, 07:04 PM
#28
Guys when I did this mod 3M Di-Noc was the product to use but now there is 3M Scotchprint 1080 series which apparently is thinner and easier to apply and remove. It makes sense as thinner vinyl would take the form of the part covered better so I'd recommend people to use 3M scotchprint 1080 as I've also seen some DiNoc CF fail. 1080 also has a texture to release air bubbles.
Having said that, I still prefer the dry carbon look of 3M Dinoc because 1080 looks shinier and more black.
And for anyone who's trying to do something different, 1080 comes in brushed aluminium, brushed black metallic, brushed steel etc. I've ordered some samples and I may try brushed black metallic next. It may look good on door handles.........
Having said that, I still prefer the dry carbon look of 3M Dinoc because 1080 looks shinier and more black.
And for anyone who's trying to do something different, 1080 comes in brushed aluminium, brushed black metallic, brushed steel etc. I've ordered some samples and I may try brushed black metallic next. It may look good on door handles.........
03-26-12, 06:03 AM
#30
Here are some 3M Scotchprint 1080 samples I got. The colours are brushed aluminium, brushed steel and brushed titanium.
I am not planning to use these on the rx7 atm, I will see if I can use these on my new car because it already came with some brushed aluminium parts from factory.
I am not planning to use these on the rx7 atm, I will see if I can use these on my new car because it already came with some brushed aluminium parts from factory.
03-31-12, 10:59 AM
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I got excited when I saw this thread, but was disappointed when I saw it wasn't *real* carbon fiber.
The only way to do it right is to use real cloth, vacuum-bagged with marine-grade epoxy. This method not only looks good forever, but will make the part stronger.
The only way to do it right is to use real cloth, vacuum-bagged with marine-grade epoxy. This method not only looks good forever, but will make the part stronger.
03-31-12, 02:08 PM
#32
Your method is more costly, time consuming and harder or impossible to switch back to stock once applied. Do we really need stronger door triangles and rear bezel
This mod was done in my free time to test it out and because I was bored. I can always go back to stock so it's nothing I'm really worried about. Plus I like the dry carbon look.
