I'm thinking about refinishing the window/door trim on my Honda where the black rubber coating has flaked off and shows the aluminum underneath.

I was going to order new trim pieces but figured since this is pretty much cosmetic and the trims can be reused I could make a project out of this by applying CF vinyl over them to add some pimpness to my car. I don't want to overdo the CF look but just want to add some tasteful accent.

My question is what is the best CF vinyl to get. I went on Ebay and see that price ranges from $40-up to around $10. The DI-NOC(?) stuff seems to be the most expensive but there are some 3-D vinyls that are UV-protected, weather-resistent, and essentially have a 9-year outdoor lifespan. I contacted the sellers but get no reply.

I really do not want to spend over $20 when it looks like the $10 stuff will do. Yet I also want something that will look good and last, so I'm willing to spend more if quality means I have to pay more. Are all vinyl sheets made the same?

 

No, they aren't (quality wise, anyway).

More importantly, the adhesive used isn't going to be the same brand to brand either.

 

That 3M DI-NOC claims to have a 4 yr outdoor warranty. They actually sell an adhesive prep, or something that they use with the DI-NOC for wrapping cars. At least that's what it said in the auction.