Someone I know does really nice work wrapping parts in carbon fiber sheeting... My purple haze convertible has the dash that looks like worked aluminum, which I've never liked - I think it looks cheap and it's the only thing I really dislike about my car. I was thinking I'd have them painted in purple haze (my orange cabrio had matching interior trim and I liked it a lot better), but since my current car's darker/more aggressive, I'm thinking the matte, textured CF may actually be a nicer alternative. I don't want to look like a "tooner dweeb" though, with all the unnecessary CF. Does anyone have a photo of a CF-wrapped dash/door ovals in Mk.1 MINI? If you have this in your car, how did it hold up over time? Thanks! -Matt
Check out David in Germany's garage. He did some very nice work with the 3M Di-noc product. It's a R56, but at least you'll get the idea. http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/members/david-in-germany-albums-3m-di-noc.html
I like the idea Matt, no pictures, but a vote of support I also agree on your current dash not looking right that was a very strange option that some people love.
Nice... I'm sold on the look. Now I just need to find out about durability. It *is* only patterned PVC, not actual CF cloth. And best of all, if I hate it in a year or two or ever go to sell the car and the buyer actually *likes* the odd, stock dash, I can return it to stock in about 5 minutes. Thanks! -M
Di-noc is a 3 dimensional patterned film that is very CF-ish in appearance, but not the real thing. Cost for the 3M product is also much cheaper than genuine CF.
People use the 3M stuff on the outside of their cars so I would not worry about it on the dash. Plus like you said if it wears out or you change your mind you just take it off and start over.
I wrapped my dash... with 17" mac pro laptop skins...So many designs and ideas if your looking for some thing other than CF. http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/interior/6153-wrapped-my-dash-today.html