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I've just been 'RAPPED ~ in carbon fiber that is :)

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Old 11-23-09, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by isthrizzy
My order just arrived and I plan to do my interior parts. They are currently done in Neffy wrap and I need to redo them for a few reasons... I saw this 3M stuff and it seems like it's more durable and easier to work around corners.

I'll post some pics when I'm done.
I just did my interior in di-noc. The Neffy looked too shiny for me, plus all the spray adhesive was a turn-off. I recommend a heat gun to help form the contours without "pinching" the material.

Here's a phone pic of the center console:
Old 11-23-09, 12:25 PM
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^ I'd understand doing that on plastic parts, but why would you overlay fake CF vinyl on top of the super nice silver CF in our interior? To each their own, I suppose.
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Originally Posted by primecut
^ I'd understand doing that on plastic parts, but why would you overlay fake CF vinyl on top of the super nice silver CF in our interior? To each their own, I suppose.
Because what's "super nice" is relative.
Just prefer fake CF black over the fake CF silver. Just too bling for me.
Old 11-23-09, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MINO
Because what's "super nice" is relative.
Just prefer fake CF black over the fake CF silver. Just too bling for me.
Agreed, I've also been thinking about covering the Silver CF - not sure what Lexus was thinking but silver CF just looks fake to me as well and prefer a black CF finish.


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Old 11-24-09, 01:56 AM
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It's not fake silver CF. It's actual silver weaving.
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Originally Posted by Damage
It's not fake silver CF. It's actual silver weaving.
Could've fooled me. Have you removed the panels and taken a closer look?
There's silver paint overspray along the sides - Like they painted the silver over a texture.
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Originally Posted by MINO
Could've fooled me. Have you removed the panels and taken a closer look?
There's silver paint overspray along the sides - Like they painted the silver over a texture.
err sorry...meant aluminum weaving. Well at least that's what it's supposed to be. I'd be pretty disappointed if it's silver painted over it. In any case, I still prefer that over the dark CF weave. That's what really stands out in the F interior.
Old 12-25-09, 01:33 PM
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I just wanted to share these sneak pics of the wrap I had put on the F. I really like the way it turned out. The fact it's tape means it can be taken off at any time I'm going to have professional pics taken soon with all the new mods



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Originally Posted by BigMikeISF
I just wanted to share these sneak pics of the wrap I had put on the F. I really like the way it turned out. The fact it's tape means it can be taken off at any time I'm going to have professional pics taken soon with all the new mods





cant wait to see! what u doing sat night? wanna meet up with fleadog and grab a bite?
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Nice, I love the CF roof spoiler!

Is that snow I see on the ground?

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Great pics...

S4 when are we seeing some new pics..
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To each his own...........but I think it looks lame. You guys are putting a big sticker on your car to make it appear you have carbon fiber pieces........that's called "rice," right?
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very nice job there man. I am impressed . If I was you I would do as many pieces as I could while maintaing a clean look. Maybe the front lip
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It looks great it person. and yes that is snow on the ground, we had a white christmas here in Dallas. I also plan to do the mirrors and rear diffuser area to match the roof.
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thanks guys!

I've been waiting for the weather to cooperate and kinda want to wait for a few key mods before my next photoshoot.....I'm almost done with the IS_F and can then concentrate on my next project car!


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