ApokC

I know that you can vinyl wrap the interior (WOOD TRIMS) for the shifter and window controls... but I want this unique red Kevlar / Carbon Fiber!

I can't find a vinyl of it, just the real thing...

So do you think if I get the adhesive for it, I can use the REAL thing as a wrap?

http://compositeenvisions.com/raw-fa...5-5oz-712.html

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iTrader: (3)

have you worked with this stuff before or at least glassing? its not something easy to work with, not to mention you'll need some type of top coat on the fibers

if you want to use the real cf you can get all the supplies you need from here

ApokC

No I have not, but it's just like a fabric right? Shouldn't be too hard. And why do I need a top coat on the fiber?

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iTrader: (3)

i could be wrong but you'll need some type of epoxy to cover the top of the fibers so its not just fabric.

working with it isnt really too difficult but you'll definitly want to practice on something first. i think the hardest part to figure out is how much hardner to add and how much time you have to work with it before it cures.

ApokC

Hadener? If I stretch it flat and put glue on the plastic, shouldn't the fabric just dry on it within hours or however long...

I really want this fabric, cuz they don't make a vinyl like this. It's either bright red (which looks ricey) or black CF (which alot of peopel have)

The red black kevlar CF would go perfect with my MRM color

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iTrader: (3)

ive never done what your asking and im not sure if hot glue would work on cf strains. keep in mind, cf is not a solid piece, its a bunch of strains woven together. you could try a small piece and see how it works.

ApokC

Ya but its expensive, I wanna know if it can be done before I buy a small piece haha

ApokC

This is interesting, Im guessing it can be done since they sell a kit for it...

http://compositeenvisions.com/carbon...twill-725.html

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iTrader: (3)

yea i know they sell kits, thats more along the lines of what i was talking about. it comes with resin and hardner to form the epoxy that you apply to the cf to strenghten it. thats going to take a lot of work though, especially if you dont lay it down smooth, you'll have a lot of sanding to do.

ApokC

Ya that does seem like too much work haha.

And my hunt continues :/

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iTrader: (3)

It is a good bit a work especially if you never worked with cf or even glass before. its also a pita to get the cloth to lay properly with no bubbles. you best bet may be to try your idea. get a small sample, doesnt even have to be the cf you want and try to hot glue it to something. i dont know how it will hold up over time though.

ApokC

Ya parents said it would take alot of work and money.

My thing is, I want something cool like CF to wrap my interior plastics, but I want something nobody really has.

Everyone has wood or CF or Texalium... I want something else!

ApokC

BOOM! Since I have the light grey interior, im gunna do my wrap in a White Snakeskin!

http://www.mjtrends.com/products.White,Snakeskin,Fabric

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iTrader: (3)

glue a bunch of coins to the trim pieces, bet no one has that

that will be a lot easier to work with. just get some 3m adhesive spray and you'll be good.

ApokC

Honestly though, what do you think. White snakeskin