Messing around with 3M 1080 CF

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 10:24 AM

I was bored yesterday evening so I started messing around with some 3M CF vinyl.

Haven't had the opportunity to see it in the daylight yet to form a better opinion.

I did this to the door handles awhile ago. Very simple work.

daveb91 · 08-21-2015, 10:27 AM

Is the leg pads the same 3m vinyl? How did you do that?

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by daveb91

Is the leg pads the same 3m vinyl? How did you do that?

Yes, the leg pads are wrapped with 3M.

I removed the leg pads (very easy) and wrapped them. Once I removed them from the console I removed the holding brackets so I could get the vinyl around it with fewer problems. In the past I used a hair dryer but found using an actual heat gun works 1000X's better (picked one up at Lowes for $22). From removal of both to re-install it took around 30 minutes.

daveb91 · 08-21-2015, 10:35 AM

So you applied it over the existing material? Looks good btw!

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by daveb91

So you applied it over the existing material?

Correct.

The pad is cushioned, so when applying I pressed it flat and smoothed out the vinyl. By doing that it allowed the cushion to expand back outward without causing a crease or air pockets in the vinyl. The key to the rounding edges is the heat gun.

Edit: Saw your edit, thanks!

kenchan · 08-21-2015, 11:13 AM

cant see the picts..

daveb91 · 08-21-2015, 11:56 AM

Yeah since the edit of your first post the pic links died..

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 12:27 PM

I moved the photos to a new album, which I imagine is the reason you can't see them. I edited the pictures where they sit now, if you still can't see them let me know.

Here's a daylight picture.

cooltoy · 08-21-2015, 12:30 PM

Pics are back.

EVOHUNTER · 08-21-2015, 01:55 PM

that's an atrocious wrap job, This is your finally product?

Not to be an A-hole or anything..

In the end its your car, and you can do what you want.

Just my .2 cents

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVOHUNTER

that's an atrocious wrap job, This is your finally product?

Not to be an A-hole or anything..

In the end its your car, and you can do what you want.

Just my .2 cents

Please feel free to elaborate.

Kayzee · 08-21-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EVOHUNTER

that's an atrocious wrap job, This is your finally product?

Not to be an A-hole or anything..

In the end its your car, and you can do what you want.

Just my .2 cents

Lmao wot? I think this is a sarcastic response just going right over my head

Looks good, i see no imperfections in the wrap job, material, corners/edges.

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayzee

Lmao wot? I think this is a sarcastic response just going right over my head

Looks good, i see no imperfections in the wrap job, material, corners/edges.

It could be.

I really don't mind tactful criticism, and I know it's not for everyone. I'm still a newbie here and I've seen the back and forth between the real carbon people and the wrap. Let's just say it gets a little heated.

I appreciate the compliment

daveb91 · 08-21-2015, 02:56 PM

I hate the silver in the interior... This is a good alternative

Apex2Apex · 08-21-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by daveb91

I hate the silver in the interior... This is a good alternative

I don't hate it, just not a fan. I've tried to get the triple cluster off to either paint or wrap the silver rings however, even after reading the DIY I still can't get them off.

08-21-2015, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Apex2Apex Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 130 Drives: 2015 370Z Rep Power: 10	Messing around with 3M 1080 CF I was bored yesterday evening so I started messing around with some 3M CF vinyl. Haven't had the opportunity to see it in the daylight yet to form a better opinion. I did this to the door handles awhile ago. Very simple work. Last edited by Apex2Apex; 08-21-2015 at 12:20 PM.

08-21-2015, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	So you applied it over the existing material? Looks good btw! Last edited by daveb91; 08-21-2015 at 10:35 AM. Reason: Looks good!

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,993 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Pics are back. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 15	that's an atrocious wrap job, This is your finally product? Not to be an A-hole or anything.. In the end its your car, and you can do what you want. Just my .2 cents __________________

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08-21-2015, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	Is the leg pads the same 3m vinyl? How did you do that?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	cant see the picts..

08-21-2015, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	Yeah since the edit of your first post the pic links died..

08-21-2015, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Apex2Apex Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 130 Drives: 2015 370Z Rep Power: 10	I moved the photos to a new album, which I imagine is the reason you can't see them. I edited the pictures where they sit now, if you still can't see them let me know. Here's a daylight picture.

08-21-2015, 02:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	I hate the silver in the interior... This is a good alternative