RK
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 01:31 AM |
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Anyone use this CF wrap?
Bay o' E item: 140383585087
I just ordered a bunch to wrap my nosecone, since painting has been disastrous.
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MK9R
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 06:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
Bay o' E item: 140383585087
I just ordered a bunch to wrap my nosecone, since painting has been disastrous.
I would be interested to see how it comes out and how easy it is to work with!!
Cheers Austen
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Nash
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 06:36 AM |
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I used a 3M product that looks identical.
heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150447227544&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
hope that helps?
........Neil
It's What You Do Next That Counts.
Build It, Buy It, Drive It:
Southern Kit Car Club
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smart51
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 07:23 AM |
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How do you apply this to rounded parts?
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 07:28 AM |
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The 3M stuff is self adhesive vinyl which looks authentic (if a little matt) and is suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
The stuff you mention is a fabric which requires a spray adhesive to apply it to an interior surface. It looks interesting but I would love to
see a sample before I commit myself.
[Edited on 10-6-10 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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cerbera
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 09:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
How do you apply this to rounded parts?
Like this.
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cloudy
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 10:45 AM |
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Even the interior one does state it is waterproof in the spec... Largely depends on the adhesive you use I imagine!
Bought some to try out on the bonnet of R4...
James
www.warnercars.com
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RK
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 01:09 PM |
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The material I bought is NOT vinyl like the 3M. It is real CF, but it is very thin to go around corners (apparently), and needs to go on with spray
adhesive instead of regular epoxy. I'm kind of wondering about spraying for a shiny, more durable surface.
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cloudy
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 01:32 PM |
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As nice as it would be (I've ordered the same as you RK) It does state "This product is made with real fabric where you actually see and
feel the carbon weaves. " But I can't imagine that it's actual CF weave given the price, suspect it's real weave of a cheaper
material... I can hope!
www.warnercars.com
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RK
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 09:25 PM |
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Well it was certainly cheap, but I thought it was worth a punt before going 3M. I haven't had a lot of success with vinyl over curves to this
point, so this should stick a bit better, especially if the underside edges are glued too (tip from the Carbon Mod boys site).
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 10:52 PM |
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When covering curves with vinyl, warming both vinyl and item with a hairdryer will help a lot - not sure about the fabric variety though.
Please tell us how it goes 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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franky
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| posted on 11/6/10 at 06:35 AM |
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obviously you'll not be able to remove it when done like the 3m stuff but i'm interested to see how you get on as its a damn site cheaper!
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Paul2010
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| posted on 11/6/10 at 07:27 PM |
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Heat Worries ?
This sounds a good alternative, how does this product stand against heat ?, could you do you bonnet or the side of the car near the exhaust ?
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RK
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| posted on 15/6/10 at 10:36 PM |
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Received by mail yesterday. It is basically cloth. Not exactly like CF by any means. I have to decide whether to send it back, or cut a piece out to
spray with poly resin to get shiny. Not what I wanted really. I think I may just splurge on the 3m.
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cloudy
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| posted on 16/6/10 at 09:04 AM |
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RK any chance of some pics? Does it look like CF? even the 3m stuff is a satin finish as real carbon fibre should be...
James
www.warnercars.com
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RK
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| posted on 16/6/10 at 11:45 AM |
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I'll see what I can do when I get a moment and I'll post the pics. It looks like you could make trousers out of it.
There are some good prices on real CF though on Fleabay.
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cloudy
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 10:51 AM |
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Mine arrived today too, looks authentic but is not suitable for exterior covering... Stick to the 3M DiNoc
www.warnercars.com
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 11:18 AM |
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Any pictures guys?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RK
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| posted on 18/6/10 at 12:43 AM |
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OK, if you insist.
 
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RK
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| posted on 18/6/10 at 12:44 AM |
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sorry that didn't turn out very well. I will have no use for this stuff, as I buy premade clothes, sewn together by small children in Asia, and
don't need new trousers. I have ordered some real CF (5 yards of the stuff) for $133 delivered. I'll use the Carbon Mods technique. Wish me
luck on that!!
[Edited on 18/6/10 by RK]
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