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02-01-2010, 05:35 PM
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I did my sample pieces today....
From the left to the right as follows:
No Clear, 1 coat of spray can clear, 2 coats of spray can clear, 1 coat of PPG automotive clearcoat on a CTS-V emblem i wrapped.
Its a little hard to tell on the CTS-V emblem, but the clear filled in all of the texture and basically made it look one solid color. So i would say using a high quality clear is not an option.
I actually put a 3rd coat on with the spray can clear and it came out even better, and if i decide to use this stuff then thats what ill do.
From the left to the right as follows:
No Clear, 1 coat of spray can clear, 2 coats of spray can clear, 1 coat of PPG automotive clearcoat on a CTS-V emblem i wrapped.
Its a little hard to tell on the CTS-V emblem, but the clear filled in all of the texture and basically made it look one solid color. So i would say using a high quality clear is not an option.
I actually put a 3rd coat on with the spray can clear and it came out even better, and if i decide to use this stuff then thats what ill do.
02-04-2010, 09:20 PM
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67goatman455- thats di-noc right? that looks great. I like the texture filled in,, just like real carbon fiber....
this is why I like texture di-noc w/ clear over the hydrodipping process,,, hydrodipping will not reflect light and give a real 3D look.
Lotus289- what do you like better clear or not... I want the whole subtle 3d look. I find the dry look like in the manifold above too dry looking.
InsaneAuto86- I would try and clear over your job... it will make the wrinkles look less noticeable im sure if you get enough coats on.... worth a try if you wanted to take it off anyhow.
this is why I like texture di-noc w/ clear over the hydrodipping process,,, hydrodipping will not reflect light and give a real 3D look.
Lotus289- what do you like better clear or not... I want the whole subtle 3d look. I find the dry look like in the manifold above too dry looking.
InsaneAuto86- I would try and clear over your job... it will make the wrinkles look less noticeable im sure if you get enough coats on.... worth a try if you wanted to take it off anyhow.
02-04-2010, 10:30 PM
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I love the look dry. I kinda like the look cleared. It really depends on the application. I too love the subtle look in certain area, but leaving the Di-Noc dry is how it was designed and looks great by itself. As I think I stated before too, I didn't put enough clear on the light switch to completely cover the texture. So if you run your finger over it you can still feel it. I need to do another piece (maybe this weekend) and put enough clear on it to completely cover. But whatever it is, it's probably gonna take 7+ coats to fill in the texture, then build it up so it can be wetsanded.
02-05-2010, 01:29 AM
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I may not be a perfectionist, but I do pay close attention to detail. Having said that, I still haven't seen any good pics of the Di-Noc applied well to Camaro interior pieces. I'd like to since I know a couple of people who have shown interest in in it (cheaper), but so far, I'm still not convinced (e.g. posted intake manifold project, and posted radio bezel project).
02-05-2010, 01:09 PM
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you think this stuff will look weird if you had half of the accessories in your interior covered in it and then your center console hydrodipped w/ the carbon fiber pattern?