3m Ni Doc carbon fiber vinyl

kenchan · 07-01-2010, 11:34 PM

was trying to take off the gauge hat without breaking the brackets but
not knowing where they were clipped, i broke them off.

considering i would need to tear off the brackets on all 3 of them i decided
to abandon doing the CF sheet on them because the last thing i need is
rattles from the dash. these things cost a whopping $54 each.

i used some mounting tape and placed it back on the gauge. it's back on
there perfectly so cant tell it was ever removed but be aware where the
posts are if you are planning to remove them.

kenchan · 07-01-2010, 11:40 PM

btw, i removed the earlier post with illustration from the service manual for the gauge hats because the paw and clip locations in the illustration are not accurate.

kenchan · 07-02-2010, 08:02 PM

my 3M sheet came in so made below.

so much nicer than the EvoR B-Pillars...

didn't have to remove and wrapped around the sides.

door jam side:

window side:

ofcourse we need CF door trims as well...

i have real CF overlays coming to me
next week but oh well..

took me some time to get it just right...

m4a1mustang · 07-02-2010, 08:04 PM

That does look a lot nicer. That's some pretty trick stuff... looks like dry cf.

I would be interested to see what it looks like sprayed with clear.

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 08:25 AM

Yah, you'd need to remove the piece off the car to clear coat it separately. The material forms with heat so not sure how that affects bonding with the clear on a hot day(?).

To me the convenience of overlays is it can be applied without trim removal.

Going to be working on the HU trim today...since I can't use my heat gun (HU has touch screen and don't want to take apart my stereo again) it will not be wrapped around. Will see how well it turns out.

I have my doubts but if it sucks I can always peel it off.

m4a1mustang · 07-03-2010, 08:32 AM

Good luck with the HU stuff. Interested to see how it all turns out.

NovoWorks · 07-03-2010, 08:56 AM

I only have quick access to 1 example pic we've done.... can find more later if interested.

TongMan · 07-03-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

took me some time to get it just right...

Dang, I can't get a correct outline of these two trims. How were you able to get the correct cutout? Can you scan your cutout?

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Dang, I can't get a correct outline of these two trims. How were you able to get the correct cutout? Can you scan your cutout?

Hahaha.

What I do is place a piece of paper over the trim and use a stylus and press down, get the basic outline. Then it's all trial and error from there. If you cut too much, just use masking tape on both sides and retry.

The HU one is pretty hard to do... I'm not done yet on that one.

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 04:26 PM

Novo-
Lookin' good! GD HU, huh?

Windex_ · 07-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That does look a lot nicer. That's some pretty trick stuff... looks like dry cf.

I would be interested to see what it looks like sprayed with clear.

It doesnt work if you clear it, it looks like hell its been tried and its never worked.

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 07:26 PM

i finished the HU, but my profile here does not allow more pict uploads.. out of memory... so i can't upload any more picts.

so, i leave it up to your imagination.

it looks great btw.

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 07:36 PM

... or not...

m4a1mustang · 07-03-2010, 07:37 PM

Looks very nice!

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks very nice!

thanks.

it took me a couple of hours to get the template just right...

even got bothered by some indian neighbor just walking into my garage. 'hallo, kensan!'
WTF man...

07-02-2010, 08:04 PM	#64 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	That does look a lot nicer. That's some pretty trick stuff... looks like dry cf. I would be interested to see what it looks like sprayed with clear. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-03-2010, 08:32 AM	#66 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Good luck with the HU stuff. Interested to see how it all turns out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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NovoWorks Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plano (Dallas), TX Posts: 6 Drives: 08 Honda Fit Rep Power: 15	I only have quick access to 1 example pic we've done.... can find more later if interested. __________________ Mike N

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Looks very nice! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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07-01-2010, 11:34 PM	#61 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	was trying to take off the gauge hat without breaking the brackets but not knowing where they were clipped, i broke them off. considering i would need to tear off the brackets on all 3 of them i decided to abandon doing the CF sheet on them because the last thing i need is rattles from the dash. these things cost a whopping $54 each. i used some mounting tape and placed it back on the gauge. it's back on there perfectly so cant tell it was ever removed but be aware where the posts are if you are planning to remove them.

07-01-2010, 11:40 PM	#62 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	btw, i removed the earlier post with illustration from the service manual for the gauge hats because the paw and clip locations in the illustration are not accurate.

07-02-2010, 08:02 PM	#63 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my 3M sheet came in so made below. so much nicer than the EvoR B-Pillars... didn't have to remove and wrapped around the sides. door jam side: window side: ofcourse we need CF door trims as well... i have real CF overlays coming to me next week but oh well.. took me some time to get it just right...

07-03-2010, 08:25 AM	#65 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah, you'd need to remove the piece off the car to clear coat it separately. The material forms with heat so not sure how that affects bonding with the clear on a hot day(?). To me the convenience of overlays is it can be applied without trim removal. Going to be working on the HU trim today...since I can't use my heat gun (HU has touch screen and don't want to take apart my stereo again) it will not be wrapped around. Will see how well it turns out. I have my doubts but if it sucks I can always peel it off.

07-03-2010, 04:26 PM	#70 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Novo- Lookin' good! GD HU, huh?

07-03-2010, 07:26 PM	#72 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i finished the HU, but my profile here does not allow more pict uploads.. out of memory... so i can't upload any more picts. so, i leave it up to your imagination. it looks great btw.

07-03-2010, 07:36 PM	#73 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	... or not...