djsanchez2

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Since they do not make the Sail Panel replacements anymore, barring NOS stock that are over $1000, i was thinking of covering my sail panel with the new 3M Carbon Fiber material. Anything is better than looking at all those little bubbles and yellowing!!

How do you guys think this would come out? I can add little CF touches here and there to balance it out if needed, but i would prefer not to.

ncsu602

iTrader: (10)

I've been curious of this too....unfortunately I don't think it'd look good on my black car. The depth of the paint against the vinyl would stick out. Might look good on a light colored car though.

meine96ws6

iTrader: (4)

there already is a post about this..

kylerobison

iTrader: (7)

i was thinking of doing the same with black

djsanchez2

iTrader: (14)

link?

Whistler

iTrader: (46)

It'd look cool if you cleared over it and buffed it smooth.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

This idea has potential. I have never been a fan of CF though.

Empatho

iTrader: (16)

I seen it done with flat black vinyl and carbon fiber vinyl, they look great.

TechCam97

iTrader: (5)

From what I've read from other peoples experiences, the bubbles still pop up.

TransSlam

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i got a sail panel off a 97 firebird when I had my car repained and havnt had a bit of bubble problems. I read the glue was different 97 and back.

ZeeSNuttS

I brought this up (wrapping a sail panel) in the sticky "BUBBLING SAIL PANEL" up top. The problem with this is the bubbles showing under the wrap or decal. Its like putting a sticker on your car with out cleaning it. As time and weather take its toll it gets worse.

SCULLYJR

im taking mine to a body shop and going to see what they charge me to repaint

TechCam97

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The bubbles come back, usually faster when you repaint. Just an FYI.

djsanchez2

iTrader: (14)

I think i'm gonna give it a shot and have it cleared over

Now i gotta start shopping around, IIRC there is only one that seems to look decent it has the actual texture as well.

3M Ni-Doc Carbon Fiber film, it is VERY pliable when heat is applied and it does not melt or stretch (mess up for printed section)

SCULLYJR

How much would that cost and where to buy it

djsanchez2

iTrader: (14)

Well you would need to measure the sail panel and they sell the fabric by the yard. The price varies depending on how much you buy. The lesser sizes run $7.50/sq.ft. and the larger sections run $5.90/sq.ft.

Not sure if 3M sells it directly but this is one of the more reputable vendors. Carbonfiberfilms

SCULLYJR

im a vendor for 3m ill check

jim ravencraft

Hi,
what about a wrap--- like those used for advertisement on vehicles...........
It appears to hold up well with proper install...have a blessed day....captain jim

djsanchez2

iTrader: (14)

^^^ It's essentially the same thing just a specific type of high quality wrap with carbon fiber printed on it.

improved1

I personally think it would look tacky. just to have one random part of CF on the car, would definitely need other accents to set it off