http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxpq_...eature=related

applied by someone that knows what they are doing is in the video below...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9GxTMs1P3Q

I've been debating on doing a two tone on my integra after I get it tuned, however; I ran accross this video while looking for some layout designs. I became very interested after I did some more research and found it to be very durable and the most relistic vinyl yet. The vinyl seems very thick very easy to apply and seems very real.

I know the idea of Carbon Fiber is for weight reductions but I'm looking to apply this to hood, roof, and deck. With some ICE wax it should bring it to a semi gloss just like Carbon Fiber.

Its just an idea so no flaming...

 

Kinda cool. It looks pretty close to real.

I wonder if you can shoot a clear coat over it to make it look even more real?

 

I've ordered a sample of it. I'm going to see if clear will shoot over it as well.

 

55 peps scared to state their opinion?

 

dont think id use it on a car, maybe something small like trim pieces... friend of mine did his ps3 in something close to that stuff...

 

yeah I'm still debating on the idea of using it on the exterior but it does look real...

 

i should get some of this for my door panel since the cloth is dirty and peeling

 

Agreed. Id use it on small stuff. Maybe things in the interior and trim. Using It on body parts kinda just defeats the whole purpose of actually having carbon fiber parts for weight reduction.

It looks like a cool product though I might wanna try this for the case on my computer.

 

well I'm interested in this because I'm not up for paying 450 for carbon fiber lips and breaking one every 3 months. With this product I could use it on UP or fiberglass, clear over it (possibly) for more authentic look and call it a day. No one buys carbond fiber lips for weight reduction anyway, or even roof skins which are mounted ontop of the roof itself...

 

yea post it up the result!

 

Id like to know if u can clear over it without any adverse reaction as well. Ive used something similar but it was just like a CF look vinyl but it had texture. IF its similar but with an adhesive it def wont be clearable.

 

Just got the sample in today. I have to say I'm very surprised at how realistic this really is. Even without clear its very close to true carbon. I know there is adhesion promoter available but its usually used for base and clear. I'm wondering if adhesion promoter is translucent enough to allow clear coat to cure correctly.

 

i would use this on some of the fiberglass lips i been making for my nissan beater since it would look nice and i wouldnt have to paint it every time i broke another lip, i would like to know if you can clear over it through i can get anything i want for my civic in cf but the se-r they dont make much for it so that would be cool

 

Screw that dude you have an se-r just get a sunny bumper w/ fogs. sickness

 

actually i got the lucino front and rear bumpers and grill, gotta wait for the head lights and my ve b4 i paint the whole car but i just like making my own stuff, i like stealing ideas from the honda world

 

I can see this being super popular soon. But personally I dont see why faking having CF is needed.

I have painted my CF hoods in the past to match the cars colour.

But then again , just a few hours ago a buddy was asking me if there was a way to vinyl a better looking CF look to his hood roo and trunk than the cheap look alike available at autozone.

 

I think it might look good on a dash

 

Where did you get a sample of this?

I might want to redo my de la sol door panels with this.

 

they sale a sample of it on their site for like 10 bux

 

+1

 

how thick is this sticker

 

pretty neat

 

Sorry but that does not look real. Not even close.

 

I havent got a chance to measure but it seems about 3 mills... I'm positive that clear will go over this with not problem. From the looks of the vinyl theres no additive to give it a "pop" or glossy look and its a rather rough textured surface so three coats and a wet sand will be needed... I'm going to clean this little piece wet sand and buff it then snap a picture with it next to real carbon fiber...

 

post up some pics