faux CF thread?
03-14-2010, 01:45 PM
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So what is this stuff? vynil or decal? I'm really interested in getting my interior done. how hard is it to use this stuff?thanks!
03-14-2010, 02:07 PM
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It is a vinyl and it has air egress channels so you just lay it on fairly smooth and then you can push all the air out with your fingers if you don't have a hard card.
03-14-2010, 07:27 PM
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I'm so silly..
=> yes the mouse pad is functional and I did it mainly because I hated the way it came (stock) which showed finger oil traces after you used it. Also the EZ pass holder is probably the only thing I would CF vinyl wrap in my car.....besides the seat belts
=> yes the mouse pad is functional and I did it mainly because I hated the way it came (stock) which showed finger oil traces after you used it. Also the EZ pass holder is probably the only thing I would CF vinyl wrap in my car.....besides the seat belts
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03-14-2010, 08:33 PM
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Alright well....running off the idea of my previous post I tried wrapping one of the rear seatbelts that are out of my car just to see if it would be worth my time to do the fronts. . . IMO it came out pretty decent and I most likely do the fronts in the far future...took too much time. Just thought I'd share some pics in case you guys might be interested in doing it.
03-14-2010, 08:38 PM
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tight corners like that (at the edge by the release button) are a biiiiitch. I did my iphone case, and my friend's phone. They came out really nice, however I noticed on his that the corners are starting to back off already. Not really impressed with the longevity of the stuff... it's been less than a month since it was installed.
03-14-2010, 08:50 PM
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tight corners like that (at the edge by the release button) are a biiiiitch. I did my iphone case, and my friend's phone. They came out really nice, however I noticed on his that the corners are starting to back off already. Not really impressed with the longevity of the stuff... it's been less than a month since it was installed.
03-14-2010, 08:58 PM
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yep. my iphone is holding up great, however I have it wrapped around the edges. His phone was curved around the corners and cut... now it's pealing up. I'm sure it's great for items that aren't handled as much like center consoles, etc.
03-17-2010, 02:28 PM
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heres my work with di-noc
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compared di-noc to my custom Carbon Fiber valve covers
My Catch can before and after
had some left over and decided to do some Atv body plastics.
before and after
sorry for the shitty cell pics!
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compared di-noc to my custom Carbon Fiber valve covers
My Catch can before and after
had some left over and decided to do some Atv body plastics.
before and after
sorry for the shitty cell pics!
04-23-2010, 10:02 PM
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Well dudes, i ended up covering my filler panel and b-pillar triangles again to show you guys what it looks like before you use your film to do you own. I don't really like it, but i might do some flat smoke film on the rest of the lights and see if it looks better...unless someone wants to buy this one off of me. I think the b-pillar triangle thing looks ok, but it's not for me either.
With the flash
Without the flash
With the flash
Without the flash
04-23-2010, 10:37 PM
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I already covered them and ripped it off immediately...i just did it again so i could get pictures to let everyone see since some people were wondering...i plan on pulling it off in the next couple days if nobody wants it.
04-24-2010, 08:12 AM
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lol dude dont do what other people want, do what YOU want. I think they look good on the side pieces. I havent seen it done on the rear filler before. It's unique. The only question to ask is if it will hold up in the weather. Great pics, both of you!
Looks pretty good when applied correctly
04-29-2010, 01:54 AM
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But hey it is a cheap alternative and it might not hurt to try.
10-30-2010, 02:36 PM
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Yeah, you just need the vector file (pattern) and you can put it on a plotter and cut it out just like any other vinyl.
I never responded about the covering bubbles on the b pillars, like pir7tr said, it contours pretty well but since it's a lot thicker and textured it might hide it. It won't really look worse than it does already, but i don't want anyone to spend 10-15 bucks per square foot (whatever this stuff costs) thinking it will hide something.
I never responded about the covering bubbles on the b pillars, like pir7tr said, it contours pretty well but since it's a lot thicker and textured it might hide it. It won't really look worse than it does already, but i don't want anyone to spend 10-15 bucks per square foot (whatever this stuff costs) thinking it will hide something.
