DIY.CF Blacked out Fangs and Rear Diffuser

EVOnomore · 08-18-2011, 08:41 AM

Wanted to have a different look to my ride,and painting the Fangs and Rear Diffuser was not an option.So decided to get some good quality Carbon Fiber Film,like 3M .Already had Door Pillars covered in CF,so it was the look to go with.
Few hours of forming the film with a blow dryer,on the front Fangs,Mirrors and Rear Diffuser.Final results pictured below.

Link to E bay shop below

3M Scotchprint 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap 24" x 60" | eBay

TreeSemdyZee · 08-18-2011, 01:35 PM

Just curious. Did you use any glue to attach the film?

Rsdntevl · 08-19-2011, 02:42 AM

looks good. any advice on how to make it smooth?

EVOnomore · 08-19-2011, 07:53 AM

No glue needed.It comes with sticky back side.The 3M Film is pretty flexible,just make sure it is warm when installing it.Or heat it up with the hair dryer.No issues with bubbles,just do the flat parts first,squeegee it out with your fingers or soft piece of plastic,and than stretch the film around the bends.Cut off excess film with the blade,and you are done.
The hardest part to do were the mirrors.Used two pieces to cover each mirror.
It does not tear,nor break.It is CF after all.
After you are done.Let the car bake in the sun,or use hair dryer on the CF Film.

TongMan · 09-01-2011, 06:41 PM

Looks nice. The fangs are the most difficult to do. The rear valence is actually pretty easy to do.

nmjaxx9 · 09-01-2011, 08:15 PM

Looks good boss.

Alchemy · 09-02-2011, 12:36 AM

Came out nice, great job +1.

Carbon Fiber Element · 09-11-2011, 10:10 PM

Eh, not feelin it, give it a few weeks in the sun and heat and it'll start to lift.

Alchemy · 09-12-2011, 07:56 AM

^ aka buy my cf fang cover.

Dembflyr · 11-26-2011, 01:43 PM

OP, how Is this holding up?

EVOnomore · 11-27-2011, 11:47 AM

Holding up pretty good.No peeling whatsoever.I used a lot of heat when applied.

Dembflyr · 11-27-2011, 04:04 PM

Good to know. I am debating doing this or paint. Thanks.

EVOnomore · 11-29-2011, 07:28 AM

CF Film is the way to go.Just make sure is says 3M on it.If you get tired of it,you can just remove it and you are back to the OEM look.
GL

09-02-2011, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Came out nice, great job +1. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

09-11-2011, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
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09-12-2011, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	^ aka buy my cf fang cover. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

11-26-2011, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	OP, how Is this holding up? __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

11-27-2011, 04:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Good to know. I am debating doing this or paint. Thanks. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

08-18-2011, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Just curious. Did you use any glue to attach the film?

08-19-2011, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rsdntevl Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 157 Drives: 2010-370z-Grey-6MT Rep Power: 14	looks good. any advice on how to make it smooth?

08-19-2011, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
EVOnomore Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CT USA Posts: 288 Drives: 2011,370Z,Sport,M6 Rep Power: 14	No glue needed.It comes with sticky back side.The 3M Film is pretty flexible,just make sure it is warm when installing it.Or heat it up with the hair dryer.No issues with bubbles,just do the flat parts first,squeegee it out with your fingers or soft piece of plastic,and than stretch the film around the bends.Cut off excess film with the blade,and you are done. The hardest part to do were the mirrors.Used two pieces to cover each mirror. It does not tear,nor break.It is CF after all. After you are done.Let the car bake in the sun,or use hair dryer on the CF Film.

09-01-2011, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Looks nice. The fangs are the most difficult to do. The rear valence is actually pretty easy to do.

09-01-2011, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Looks good boss.

11-27-2011, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
EVOnomore Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CT USA Posts: 288 Drives: 2011,370Z,Sport,M6 Rep Power: 14	Holding up pretty good.No peeling whatsoever.I used a lot of heat when applied.

11-29-2011, 07:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
EVOnomore Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CT USA Posts: 288 Drives: 2011,370Z,Sport,M6 Rep Power: 14	CF Film is the way to go.Just make sure is says 3M on it.If you get tired of it,you can just remove it and you are back to the OEM look. GL

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