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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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did some carbon fiber wrapping this weekend.. what you guys think

finally started and completed a project ive been wanting to do for awhile. came out pretty nice IMO.

http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=33080

http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=33079

http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=33078

http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=33077
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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i likey. explain how this is done please.
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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that cigarette lighter hole had to be hard to do without creases. Looks good in the pics though
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SHIFT_maxboost
i likey. explain how this is done please.
you basically have to take that whole center section out. remove the vents and the clock and the hazard and rear defrost buttons, and also remove the face plate on the climate control. then get to wrapping. The center part wasnt that difficult since its all pretty flat. The pita was the steering column. it u look at the pic you can see it bunched a little in the front, but im good with it for a first attempt. And some heat, blow dryer will do to get the glue to stick good once its on there and really adhere to the surfaces. its really simple though once you take everything off. saved myself $104 since the kit that i was gonna buy that was precut was $115. Paid $11 for a 50 inch roll and just did it. and the wrap is good quality, you can actually feel a carbon weave pattern on it. not just a plastic picture.

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe
that cigarette lighter hole had to be hard to do without creases. Looks good in the pics though
it wasnt that bad actually. i just wrapped and heated it up and stretched it and when i was about to put it back in took my exacto blade and cut into it and trimmed in then heated it again to make sure it stuck properly.
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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ill try and get some better pics up of it tonight when im at work
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Look good
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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nice work. i might have to do this. i got a cf hood and i want more cf!!
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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good job doing mines in 3d blue carbon fiber
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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congrats, great work... I can do that as my console is all in Wood... but it`s very well applied!!! Regards!
Old May 21, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I thought there was real CF involved
Old May 21, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I thought there was real CF involved
same, would love to see the waterfall section actually wrapped in CF.
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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link to said $11 CF wrap?
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by VisciousMo
link to said $11 CF wrap?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Not bad. Would look better if the weave all lined up.
Old May 21, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I thought there was real CF involved
im sorry chris... i apologize for gettin you all excited. But that would be picey. Probably that 115 kit that i saw.

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link to said $11 CF wrap?
its off of ebay.. like i said i was just trying something out but its good quality stuff. ill get the link when i get home
Old May 22, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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Did you use 3M Di-Noc CF vinyl? How about the 3M primer?
Old May 22, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Looks good maxxxdout man.

Yo werent u having misfiring issues a while back? u good now?
Old May 22, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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awaits $11 link
Old May 22, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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awaits $11 link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160790957141...#ht_1830wt_956

and i paid 15 guys.... sorry. i forget i had a little credit on my paypal so it was 11 for me. but whats 4 more little dollars

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Looks good maxxxdout man.

Yo werent u having misfiring issues a while back? u good now?
yea i was awhile back. got that all situated. now shes back to running great, takin names..lololol

Originally Posted by The Wizard
Did you use 3M Di-Noc CF vinyl? How about the 3M primer?
as far as the seller said the adhesive has like a 5 year warranty, and it sticks really good. and even better once you heat it up a little bit. so i didnt go the extra mile. but its also my first go around doing it.
Old May 22, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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i know i am definitely planning on buying some more from this guy this week. do some more stuff before the summer meet in middletown,nj. And he ships fast too. i ordered mine on a wed and had it by fri.
Old May 22, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
Did you use 3M Di-Noc CF vinyl? How about the 3M primer?
I like your sig...
Old May 22, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Good stuff, bro!
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