Just a little CF (wrap)
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Bravo!
More than anything, I was being sympathetic to the fact that "Bill" is now headed your way after the torrential downpours and flooding of a couple of weeks ago. I spent 4 years in Austin in graduate school and have a soft spot for central Texas. Actually, I absolutely love it there.
More than anything, I was being sympathetic to the fact that "Bill" is now headed your way after the torrential downpours and flooding of a couple of weeks ago. I spent 4 years in Austin in graduate school and have a soft spot for central Texas. Actually, I absolutely love it there.
So far Bill is a bust up in North TX at least. We really don't need any more water right now. Generally the flooding is pretty much off the roads, the lakes are just OVER full. With the heat up in the 90s already some of the local lakes still have beaches and boat ramps closed due to too much water. (Last year they were closed because there was NO water...)
and you're post reminds me that I need to take a day trip to Austin, and College Station this summer as well. Have to visit UT Austin and Texas A&M as my son will be a senior next year and we're going to visit some college campuses.
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Hey folks,
I promised some photos of the CF wrap work I had done, and finally got around to taking some photos. Most of the photos of the front splitter and rear valance/diffuser area didn't come out right so these will have to do for now. I couldn't figure out how to add these as an album, so hopefully it works itself out.
I promised some photos of the CF wrap work I had done, and finally got around to taking some photos. Most of the photos of the front splitter and rear valance/diffuser area didn't come out right so these will have to do for now. I couldn't figure out how to add these as an album, so hopefully it works itself out.
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JgaXkr (06-29-2015)
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I'll see what I can do. I still have to affix the CF mirror caps so I'll probably take some more pictures after that. I'll also pull off the Sto N Show licence plate in the front and take some better pictures of the splitter as well.
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The tires are real CF, and the mirror caps will be as well, but we used the same vinyl all around for everything else, which is the 3M 1080 Black CF. It is naturally a bit glossy, so there was no need to add a second layer clear gloss.
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Yup, just playing around for now. I'm thinking about doing the 2 front side splitter thing (not the center one), the non-CF lower side of the mirrors and the black wheel mud thingy. That would give it a white / orange contrast. The fuel door is the easiest thing to do. The other pieces I would probably get professional done since I don't have the skill/patience to do a clean job on more intricate/curvy pieces.
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Well, I removed the dealer plate and pulled off the CF wrap from the fuel door (at least for now)
the CF wrap I ordered from Amazon was supposed to come per the foot... I ordered quantity of 6 for six feet... I was shipped sex seperate one foot sections... Of course, that's getting returned, and I'll have to wait a few more days to play with the side skirts.
the CF wrap I ordered from Amazon was supposed to come per the foot... I ordered quantity of 6 for six feet... I was shipped sex seperate one foot sections... Of course, that's getting returned, and I'll have to wait a few more days to play with the side skirts.
TXJagR, Which CF finish did you go with? Do you have a link? And you order 6-six feet tubes to complete all the areas you did? Did you feel that was an adequate amount or too much--I don't plan to do as many areas as you? Also, did you ever post pics of your completed side sills?
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TXJagR, Which CF finish did you go with? Do you have a link? And you order 6-six feet tubes to complete all the areas you did? Did you feel that was an adequate amount or too much--I don't plan to do as many areas as you? Also, did you ever post pics of your completed side sills?
TXJagR, Which CF finish did you go with? Do you have a link? And you order 6-six feet tubes to complete all the areas you did? Did you feel that was an adequate amount or too much--I don't plan to do as many areas as you? Also, did you ever post pics of your completed side sills?
I used the Black 3M DiNOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film. I never actually completed the side skirts. I've been too busy driving... and I'm not sure I want to do CF or just black, probably gloss, but maybe matte...
If I complete the project myself, I'll use the 3M 1080 wrap instead. It's a little thinner and works better around curves and contours. As for how much I ordered... I just got a small amount to play with. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay very easily.
Oh, one more area I did wrap... my inner door sills. I was tired of seeing the drivers side get scuffed from getting into and out of the car. Now it's protected!
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Kief (01-31-2016)
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Kief,
I used the Black 3M DiNOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film. I never actually completed the side skirts. I've been too busy driving... and I'm not sure I want to do CF or just black, probably gloss, but maybe matte...
If I complete the project myself, I'll use the 3M 1080 wrap instead. It's a little thinner and works better around curves and contours. As for how much I ordered... I just got a small amount to play with. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay very easily.
Oh, one more area I did wrap... my inner door sills. I was tired of seeing the drivers side get scuffed from getting into and out of the car. Now it's protected!
I used the Black 3M DiNOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film. I never actually completed the side skirts. I've been too busy driving... and I'm not sure I want to do CF or just black, probably gloss, but maybe matte...
If I complete the project myself, I'll use the 3M 1080 wrap instead. It's a little thinner and works better around curves and contours. As for how much I ordered... I just got a small amount to play with. You can find it on Amazon or Ebay very easily.
Oh, one more area I did wrap... my inner door sills. I was tired of seeing the drivers side get scuffed from getting into and out of the car. Now it's protected!
After I posted, I actually found your Thread on PlastiDip. Been watching a bunch of YT videos on it and the Black with Glossifier looks promising and probably a hell of a lot easier!
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