3M DINOC Carbon Vinyl Wrap

spearfish25 · 12-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Has anyone tried the 3M Carbon Fiber wrap on any interior parts yet? Curious how this turns out.

SpawnAeroJohn · 12-10-2009, 08:27 PM

I'm not just saying this because we do carbon fiber parts.. But that stuff IMO belongs on my next door neighbors 92 honda crx along iwth those fake carobn fiber fender vents.

CF stickers is something you get when you purchase a car under 30K like the dodge challenger. That is loaded with cake carbon fiber which is real ricy.

Again IMO. Yes it is cheaper but if its good its not cheap, if its cheap its not good.

IMO

ONEighty · 12-10-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

I'm not just saying this because we do carbon fiber parts.. But that stuff IMO belongs on my next door neighbors 92 honda crx along iwth those fake carobn fiber fender vents.

CF stickers is something you get when you purchase a car under 30K like the dodge challenger. That is loaded with cake carbon fiber which is real ricy.

Again IMO. Yes it is cheaper but if its good its not cheap, if its cheap its not good.

IMO

Couldn't have said it any better myself.

+1

SpawnAeroJohn · 12-10-2009, 08:55 PM

^ I just noticed I said "cake carbon fiber" I meant fake...

Well the main thing you want to think of is when you look at it will you be able to live with the thought of, "that looks nice, too bad its not real"?

Not only that the vinyls are easy to scratch and are most likely not chemical resistant. They coudl also peal when nicked by a key or something. With real parts you have the clear coat to protect the carbon fiber since carbonf iber is not UV resistant by itself with out a nice thick UV resistant clear coat.

DannyGT · 12-11-2009, 07:56 PM

I, by no means, am defending it...But I coulda sworn I saw a GTR at a car show that had this 'new' CF wrap from 3M that actually looked like it had a real weave to it. Not that flat/2D looking ultra fake looking stuff...I heard it fooled alot of people.

If thats true, and its a thicker '3D' looking wrap, I can see alot of people using that instead of wraping the fangs or rear valence with a flat black overlay, because, well...it would fool alot of people...

this is what that new 3M wrap looks like...Its supposed to mimic DRY carbon.

nogoodname · 12-11-2009, 08:27 PM

that pic does look good... i probably wouldnt wrap the exterior with it... maybe interior parts

speedoflife · 12-11-2009, 09:02 PM

One rule of life: you get what you pay for. No if's, and's, or but's. It's really that simple. You can try it. Personally I'd rather have it professionally done, but you could try it. Neat idea.

RCZ · 12-12-2009, 03:03 PM

hilarious.

shabarivas · 12-12-2009, 09:53 PM

but yet the stuff you do is basically stickers on top of OE parts... isnt it?

motoextreme · 12-12-2009, 10:37 PM

I personally wouldnt do that and agree that its always better to replace then cover with this film but on the other hand, its no different them applying vinyl graphics, racing stripes or anything else. If you like it then do it and who gives a crap what others think.

One note though...these people that put chrome trip around every damn edge of their car...the hood, trunk, doors etc. These people are NUTS! I saw a hummer on the freeway a few weeks ago, guy had like 60 of those chrome pegasus things on his roof....WTF~~~~????

spearfish25 · 12-12-2009, 10:50 PM

I agree that 'wrapping' in true CF and clear coating is just a glorified, more robust 'sticker'. That vinyl costs $65 for a 12" x 48" piece...not a terrible price to play around with possibilities but still expensive for a sticker. I may play with some on some interior parts. The parts are pretty cheap to replace if need be anyway (order on CourtesyNissan).

12-10-2009, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	3M DINOC Carbon Vinyl Wrap Has anyone tried the 3M Carbon Fiber wrap on any interior parts yet? Curious how this turns out. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-11-2009, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I, by no means, am defending it...But I coulda sworn I saw a GTR at a car show that had this 'new' CF wrap from 3M that actually looked like it had a real weave to it. Not that flat/2D looking ultra fake looking stuff...I heard it fooled alot of people. If thats true, and its a thicker '3D' looking wrap, I can see alot of people using that instead of wraping the fangs or rear valence with a flat black overlay, because, well...it would fool alot of people... this is what that new 3M wrap looks like...Its supposed to mimic DRY carbon. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

12-12-2009, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	I personally wouldnt do that and agree that its always better to replace then cover with this film but on the other hand, its no different them applying vinyl graphics, racing stripes or anything else. If you like it then do it and who gives a crap what others think. One note though...these people that put chrome trip around every damn edge of their car...the hood, trunk, doors etc. These people are NUTS! I saw a hummer on the freeway a few weeks ago, guy had like 60 of those chrome pegasus things on his roof....WTF~~~~???? __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I agree that 'wrapping' in true CF and clear coating is just a glorified, more robust 'sticker'. That vinyl costs $65 for a 12" x 48" piece...not a terrible price to play around with possibilities but still expensive for a sticker. I may play with some on some interior parts. The parts are pretty cheap to replace if need be anyway (order on CourtesyNissan). __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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12-10-2009, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	I'm not just saying this because we do carbon fiber parts.. But that stuff IMO belongs on my next door neighbors 92 honda crx along iwth those fake carobn fiber fender vents. CF stickers is something you get when you purchase a car under 30K like the dodge challenger. That is loaded with cake carbon fiber which is real ricy. Again IMO. Yes it is cheaper but if its good its not cheap, if its cheap its not good. IMO

12-10-2009, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	^ I just noticed I said "cake carbon fiber" I meant fake... Well the main thing you want to think of is when you look at it will you be able to live with the thought of, "that looks nice, too bad its not real"? Not only that the vinyls are easy to scratch and are most likely not chemical resistant. They coudl also peal when nicked by a key or something. With real parts you have the clear coat to protect the carbon fiber since carbonf iber is not UV resistant by itself with out a nice thick UV resistant clear coat.

12-11-2009, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	that pic does look good... i probably wouldnt wrap the exterior with it... maybe interior parts

12-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 16	One rule of life: you get what you pay for. No if's, and's, or but's. It's really that simple. You can try it. Personally I'd rather have it professionally done, but you could try it. Neat idea.

12-12-2009, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	hilarious.

12-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	but yet the stuff you do is basically stickers on top of OE parts... isnt it?