Thread: Cheaper alternative to carbon fiber wrap almost anything when you just want the look

isnt " wanting the look" as we call it like buying a replica watch?

Will you also do the Install?

Originally Posted by AMS MIKE

WOW! This could be awesome for BMW owners who want the M3 carbon look inside. Wrap all the wood trim. Ohh this is giving me ideas!

Originally Posted by CallMeDPit

Definitely, in fact I've been looking at a used 5-series, but the wood grain is a big turn off for me. I didn't even think about this!

If you're interested, we can do a group buy if you want to set something up and help organize it, I'd be down.

Quite a few ppl are already on top of that this yr. Personally prefer the real trim for the depth and texture, but for "show bling" parts that will be exorbitant $ to mold mind as well if you're on a budget. My only concern would be how long it will hold up to direct sunlight in automotive applications.

Lots of DIY photos in these links...

http://www.myOnlineGalleries.com

DIY: wrapping interior trim parts with Carbon Fiber Fabric - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

Euro Dyne || Intro Product! CF Fabric by the yard! *$35 Shipped* - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3)

Originally Posted by eshaun

My only concern would be how long it will hold up to direct sunlight in automotive applications.[/url]

Euro Dyne || Intro Product! CF Fabric by the yard! *$35 Shipped* - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E92 M3)

This material is part of 3M's architectural series. It's not "that" cheap for a reason, it's extremely high quality. It has a 12 year indoor life and a 4 year outdoor life span.

Originally Posted by CallMeDPit

This material is part of 3M's architectural series. It's not "that" cheap for a reason, it's extremely high quality. It has a 12 year indoor life and a 4 year outdoor life span.

i dont disagree...the 3M product looks great for many applications...i have no idea if versions being sold by other vendors are cheaper vinyl. Keep up the great work of finding the best cf stuff for us carbon nuts

Hmmmmmm what to wrap in this....I like the desk idea, as well I think I'd like to cover my laptop. The wheels are starting to turn. I just keep looking at stuff, and saying, "Hmm, I wonder if that would look cool wrapped"

-Markus-

Originally Posted by Just In Time

isnt " wanting the look" as we call it like buying a replica watch?

Agreed 100%. Having said that, isn't most Carbon Fibre trim in cars (Carrera GT, Lambo SL, Ferrari Enzo etc excepted) sort of fake anyway? Well, maybe real CF VENEERS that go over top of the stock part (like the trim in 911 turbos, the dash strips etc in Maserati's and BMW's etc etc etc.). And so having said THAT, I'm kinda digging this!!! Pretty cool! Gonna have to order some for my laptop and whatever else I can find to 'bling it up!!!"

Hmmm, so I just had a thought. I've been thinking about getting my helmet painted. Wonder if it would be possible to wrap my helmet.

the inside of my caddy is calling!!! the damn silver trim on the steering wheel! the center control station! hell yes!

For those interested, we're now offering small 4"x8" sizes as samples at $10 shipped for anybody that wants to know what the material is like in person.

You can order from our product page:

3M Di-NOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl : Carbon Fiber Gear