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Gnarles2009 06-04-2011 09:46 PM

carbon wrap
 
Real carbon fiber is just too expensive so i used carbon wrap to fix this problem. Easy to do, and perfectly stable

http://co109w.col109.mail.live.com/a...t=160&size=Att

http://co109w.col109.mail.live.com/a...t=160&size=Att

JackedByJack 06-05-2011 03:10 AM

Re: carbon wrap
 
pictures didnt show up how effective was it?

xRiCeBoYx 06-05-2011 02:05 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
It doesn't work if you link pictures from your hotmail account..

Save them to your computer, then either upload them to something like photobucket or use the forum's attachment uploader (go advanced > scroll down to find "manage attachments", then upload the pictures you want to show us)

MindBomber 06-05-2011 05:16 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
I almost don't even want to see the pictures.

JackedByJack 06-06-2011 11:11 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
wait a sec is this like fake carbon fiber look?... might as well get a turbo whistler while your at it lol

supraman1990 08-28-2011 01:20 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
to be honest carbon wrapping is just disgusting :_puke: . just save your money to get the real stuff, 1 it helps weight 2 it SHOULD help with MPG and plus people wont laugh at you if they see its just wrapping lol

xRiCeBoYx 08-28-2011 01:50 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
if you're talking about the hella fakey-ass autozone carbon fiber wannabe shit, then yea, it looks like shit.

However, some people love the look, but can't jsutify spending hella bank on getting a custom part fabricated. I've seen some cf wrapping jobs that look hella legit, mostly using 3M di-noc carbon fiber wrapping.

case in point:
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...m-dsc00864.jpg

I'm sure it's safe to assume it's a cheaper alternative to getting an actual carbon fiber overlay done.

supraman1990 08-28-2011 02:13 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
yes that does look nice, but you also gotta think of durability, weight as well, not just because of looks.

xRiCeBoYx 08-28-2011 02:28 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
3m di-noc is simply for looks. It's more or less just like those vinyl wraps you see on cars and stuff, so it'll withstand the elements and stuff

pluss, if you opt for an overlay, it'll add more weight than the di-noc would.

Personally, I'd only use the stuff for interior styling.

supraman1990 08-28-2011 02:32 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
eh... its your opinion i guess, i go for the real stuff instead of covering up something ugly underneath. because what if it tears?

ugadawg187 04-04-2012 06:39 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 
I think if you like it & its in your budget go for it. Really who has time to care what the kool ricer group down the street thinks. If someone doesnt like it then let them buy you the real deal. Just my opinion.

NAcaRice 07-14-2012 12:22 PM

Re: carbon wrap
 

Originally Posted by xRiCeBoYx (Post 4558654)
3m di-noc is simply for looks. It's more or less just like those vinyl wraps you see on cars and stuff, so it'll withstand the elements and stuff

pluss, if you opt for an overlay, it'll add more weight than the di-noc would.

Personally, I'd only use the stuff for interior styling.

That stuff isnt so bad but there are more realistic looking wraps out there. There is some that are "3D" and look much better then the 3M brand. I believe the type I am thinking of is Black Metro 3D. Its the same way to apply as other vinyl wraps but looks much better. Especially better then the 3M di-noc.


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