new member and another carbon fiber wrap completed!
03-23-09, 10:17 AM
#31
Its $40 per yard now and they're going to carry silver and black carbon fiber soon. I think the charcoal matches perfectly with our Navi trim color and the side silver trims.
the material feels real soft but smooth like silk. you can feel the individual weaves too. you have to see and feel it in person. pictures will not do at all!
I'll try to post better pictures and pictures of the shifter up close later after work. And its not vinyl. Its fabric with carbon fiber weaved on top. Its nice and soft. I've seem vinyl and its not even close to even compare lol...
Last edited by truciet; 03-23-09 at 10:22 AM.
03-23-09, 11:47 AM
#35
those wrap jobs are crazy and insane. i would hate to line all that up to match the direction of the weave 
You just need 1 yd. However, if you're worried that you might mess up, I would get 2 just to be safe.
After doing the center console, cupholder, ash tray, and 4 door switches, I still have about a half of a yd left
After doing the center console, cupholder, ash tray, and 4 door switches, I still have about a half of a yd left
03-23-09, 12:29 PM
#38
CF Fabric prides itself of the following:
* Extended Longevity
* Dry Carbon Effect
* OE Quality Finish
* Water Resistant
* Stain Resistant
* Crack Resistant
but from what I've tested, water doesn't seem to be a problem. I even managed to get glue on the fabric and was able to remove it just by rubbing it off. no damage at all.
03-23-09, 12:53 PM
#40
I sprayed the adhesive on the trim itself. Make sure you mask off the clips just to be safe. Let it dry for roughly 15-30 seconds. With the fabric facing down, grab the trim by the clips and lay it on the fabric. Flip it over and smooth out the bubbles or any thick adhesive. After using your hands and there's still some bubbles, use a credit card or something flat and press on the trim with it 
lol i'm not even sure if I answered that correctly...if you're wondering what adhesive I used, it was 3M Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive 77. You can get it at your local home depot or lowes for $10.
lol i'm not even sure if I answered that correctly...if you're wondering what adhesive I used, it was 3M Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive 77. You can get it at your local home depot or lowes for $10.
03-23-09, 12:59 PM
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what brand of adhesive? 3m? Is this stuff stretchable? Sorry for all the questions! I'm really considering doing this and just want to get the materials right. Thanks!
