RCF Wraps - Please share - Carbon Fiber Wrap
08-29-17, 05:54 AM
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08-29-17, 08:18 AM
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11-20-17, 09:04 PM
#36
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Ever since then, i stopped hating on people CF wrapping a roof , so much less stress than having the real thing (like as an option with the F). In fact, if I were to have bought the performance package on the F, I probably would of gotten the actual CF wrapped with vinyl CF just to steal it off a little more from the wear and tear.
Just my $0.02 on succumbing to realizing it's driven on the road and not a track or yearly event exclusively
11-20-17, 10:52 PM
#37
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I hear that to replace an OEM carbon fiber roof on the RCF will cost around $15000!!! Similarly for the OEM carbon fiber hood (special order from Japan Lexus).
There was a CL member who had an old heavy glass lamp fixture on the garage ceiling fell on top of his CF roof on his RCF and cracked the CF roof. Ouch!!!
There was a CL member who had an old heavy glass lamp fixture on the garage ceiling fell on top of his CF roof on his RCF and cracked the CF roof. Ouch!!!
I had a car years gone past. Had CF hood, hatch, doors and fenders....then after a couple years in this AZ heat, started fading bad. Then after about 4 years the clear coat started cracking in the snow (Northern AZ winter), and things went down hill fast. No matter how much care I put into those pieces they didn't hold up like painted panels.
Ever since then, i stopped hating on people CF wrapping a roof , so much less stress than having the real thing (like as an option with the F). In fact, if I were to have bought the performance package on the F, I probably would of gotten the actual CF wrapped with vinyl CF just to steal it off a little more from the wear and tear.
Just my $0.02 on succumbing to realizing it's driven on the road and not a track or yearly event exclusively
Ever since then, i stopped hating on people CF wrapping a roof , so much less stress than having the real thing (like as an option with the F). In fact, if I were to have bought the performance package on the F, I probably would of gotten the actual CF wrapped with vinyl CF just to steal it off a little more from the wear and tear.
Just my $0.02 on succumbing to realizing it's driven on the road and not a track or yearly event exclusively
11-21-17, 10:09 AM
#38
I take my car to automated "touchless" car washes for just a base wash and wipe down myself with clean towels. I have PPF, spray vinyl, and ceramic coating on my car. In a perfect world, I would wash my car at my house every time but that doesn't happen.
When I take my car to any of the Lexus dealerships for service, I put the "NO CAR WASH" sign in my cars.
When I take my car to any of the Lexus dealerships for service, I put the "NO CAR WASH" sign in my cars.
11-21-17, 10:36 AM
#39
That was/is my RC F, I was definitely heart broken when that happened. Luckily the crack hasn't grown and you really have to look for it. I was so surprised that it didn't do more damage than it did.
11-21-17, 03:28 PM
#40
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Sorry to bring it up again.
Good to know it's still all good.
I wonder if that RCF is exposed to VERY cold freezing temperatures (like up north in the northern States) along with snow, salt and then park in a heated garage (hence temperature cycling/fluctuations).......how well will the cracked Carbon Fiber do in , say 7 years? IDK.
If the RCF is a daily, then I would avoid the CF stuff and get vinyl instead. But if it's a show car/garage queen, then I would go all out with CF all over the car.
Good to know it's still all good.
I wonder if that RCF is exposed to VERY cold freezing temperatures (like up north in the northern States) along with snow, salt and then park in a heated garage (hence temperature cycling/fluctuations).......how well will the cracked Carbon Fiber do in , say 7 years? IDK.
If the RCF is a daily, then I would avoid the CF stuff and get vinyl instead. But if it's a show car/garage queen, then I would go all out with CF all over the car.
03-07-18, 08:15 AM
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Gang - I am about to 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap my RC F roof, hood intake trim and rear spoiler. I have to make a decision between 3M Gloss Black Carbon Fiber (CA-1170) OR 3M Carbon Fiber Black (1080-CF12).
I'm leaning towards the gloss finish but thoughts, suggestions, experience?
I'm leaning towards the gloss finish but thoughts, suggestions, experience?
03-07-18, 08:27 AM
#43
Looks great...Also No Front Plate and Window Tint ! Im moving to Idaho when I Retire,,,,
03-20-18, 10:56 AM
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