Interior 2nd Gen Carbon fiber vinyl (I took a bullet for you guys)

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  1. david in germany

    david in germany New Member

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    #1 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    So I was a littel tired of my stock MCS checker dash and trim so I thought I would try a cheaper alternative to the JCW dash parts.. I tried the Carbon fiber vinyl wrap from Rvinyl.com..

    To sum up the product in as few words as possible "FAIL"
    The product is total crap, looks like crap, if you get any heat next to it is is discolored and burns (heat gun over 12" away) it will not take moderate bends like it is said to either.
    Link to the store and product;
    Carbon Fiber Vinyl - R Three Black Film

    I will be trying the 3m version when I get a chance.
    Just thought I would share.
    David
     
  2. Steve

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    #2 Steve, Jan 25, 2011
    Well done, others may benefit from you taking that bullet. Consider posting in the Reviews area as well. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #3 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    Thanks Steve, anyone have the ability to move this post to the Reviews section?
     
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    #4 Metalman, Jan 25, 2011
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    #5 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    I was planning on trying them for the next order. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #6 N2MINI, Jan 25, 2011
    The Di-Noc material is a great product.. Not cheap, but you will be very happy with it..
    If doing any major convex bends/curves it might help to use some adhesive spray or liquid to keep the vinyl from "popping" back up..
     
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    #7 AXO, Jan 25, 2011
    Agreed Di-Noc is the way to go..
     
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    #8 Metalman, Jan 25, 2011
    Trailblazers are always expected to post pics. Good or bad.
     
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    #9 Mr. Jim, Jan 25, 2011
    This is what I purchased also, but have not had a chance to use it yet.
     
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    #10 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    The only thing I could get this crap to stick to was my old Gateway laptop.. Pics tonight!!:cornut:
     
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    #11 Nathan, Jan 25, 2011
    Sorry, that is a separate system, different database that contains all that info, the only items shared are the user base and overall theme of the site. I've added the product to the reviews system, you would just need to go in now and add your review and rating.

    Carbon Fiber R3 Wrap - Product and Service Reviews

    Might even want to link it back to this thread in your comments.
     
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    #12 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    Thanks Nathan, will do!
     
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    #13 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    So, pics, In the dark it looks kinda OK..
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    with light
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    Close up, oh and yes, that is a line through the printing... crap, crap, crap..
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    #14 Metalman, Jan 25, 2011
    Hmmmmm.... Not very attractive.
    So is this a vinyl film with a photographic image of CF?
    I think the Di-noc has a "coined" surface that mimic's the CF weave.
     
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    #15 iwashmycar, Jan 25, 2011
    :nonod: really does look like some bad stuff
     
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    #16 david in germany, Jan 25, 2011
    Yep, it is a printed image.. Bad image at that..
     
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    #17 Metalman, Jan 25, 2011
    I'll bet the film is transfer printed from a drum. The distance from line to line on the image is the circumference of the drum. :nonod: The line is where they spliced the image.
     
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    #18 AXO, Jan 25, 2011
    Here is a Youtube Video of Di-Noc being applied to a Mini. :D Enjoy!

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3tnsx2JjUk]YouTube - 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Racing Stripe Installation[/ame]
     
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    #19 N2MINI, Jan 27, 2011
    The best printed stuff I've seen is at Tapeworks.com
    Doesn't compare to Di-Noc but is much cheaper..
     
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    #20 goaljnky, Jan 27, 2011
    slightly off topic:

    Anyone catch last American Chopper where the paint guy painted CF look by hand? Very impressive.
     
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