850T5M Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey guys, I'm thinking of throwing some Carbon Fiber 3M vinyl on my hood, trunk (spot between the lights/licence plate) and maybe mirror covers this summer. The car is a black 850, with black projector headlights and ipd mesh grill. Anyone think this will look good? Does anyone have pictures of a similar setup? (preferably on a black car lol) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 These pics don't do it justice, but I think the wrap worked out pretty good. Relatively subtle from a distance, but you pick up the pattern when you get closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850T5M Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 not bad, did you place it yourself, or had it done professionally? any problems with rain or snow? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Search evil wagon Billy did his hood with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad850 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Wasn't there a place that made real carbon fiber hoods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Gemini Composites made CF hoods before they went out of business. That was a few years ago though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 not bad, did you place it yourself, or had it done professionally? any problems with rain or snow? thanks! I tried it and botched it. Then had a pro do it after I prepped the hood twice. (Hood required two pieces, the seam is a few inches above the lowest part of the grill in this case.) Durability is fine so far, but have exercised caution removing frozen debris. Don't let bird bombings hang out too long on it either. I have a spot where I've essentially lightened it by cleaning it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorse Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I tried it and botched it. Then had a pro do it after I prepped the hood twice. (Hood required two pieces, the seam is a few inches above the lowest part of the grill in this case.) Durability is fine so far, but have exercised caution removing frozen debris. Don't let bird bombings hang out too long on it either. I have a spot where I've essentially lightened it by cleaning it too much. What material did you use? I'm torn between 3M DI-NOC and 3M 1080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 3M 1080. The guys were able to lay it down well, too. Nary a bubble to be found. This from last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Um, whats going on with your wheels in this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I can't answer that...process definitely looks squished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorse Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Caaaaaaambaaaaaaaaaah! So, I'm thinking about doing the same because my clearcoat is peeling pretty gnarly. Do I have to sand it down first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 That's what I did. Any imperfection will come through the vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorse Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 How much for the pro to do it? And who did you use? Because you're close enough for me to head to your pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeyman Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Five Benjamins to do hood and roof. At the beginning I thought it would be quicker/cheaper than painting, but with all the prep I did, I dunno. Could have sprayed it for less maybe. Anyhow, the outfit I used is south of Lynchburg, but I would think there's tons of groovy vinyl cats up your way. The Lynchburg guys are actually a sign company, but I'll shoot you their info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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