black fangs with 3M Tape?

kenchan · 07-09-2010, 05:17 PM

yah, check out the DIY section where tongman did his CF overlay fangs and rear diffuser from a plan 3M CF roll. tongman mentioned the fang was a PITA to cut and do, so if you're not handy with cutting and trimming get the bat's kit!

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ResQguy · 07-09-2010, 05:31 PM

If you decide to paint, which is what I did, make sure you get the right tape. Regular masking tape won't get you the clean, professional lines you'll want. Taking the time to prep and tape will make all the difference in the end. People ask me if I had mine done at a shop. I just tell them I took my time with the taping. Good luck with whatever you decide!

kenchan · 07-09-2010, 05:38 PM

title of this thread is funny. when someone says "3M tape" im thinking they're talking about black electric tape.

Bluebatmobile · 07-12-2010, 04:46 PM

[QUOTE=kenchan;614384]if you're not handy with cutting and trimming get the bat's kit!

QUOTE]

Email me to order!

Bat™

INTENSEPOWER · 07-13-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endgame

OR buy a Top Secret CF front lip!!!!

Just be ready to shell out about $1200..... Although I think Intense has one for like $900...

We do have one... in stock too!!!!!!

frankster · 07-15-2010, 08:04 AM

Back to topic...

I decided to use matte 3M tape, because if Im fed up one day with the color, I can just rip the tape off and use another one...or leave it as it is.
Both parts together, front and rear, did cost 100,- Euro, thats about 130-140 dollars, I guess.

The front was the most diffcult job, because I didnt want to break the lines from front to back (front to headlights, to bonnet, to doors, to rear) - hope you can imagine what i mean.
Taping the fangs in black completely does not look good, because it lacks contours - its just one big black hole. Very poor, imho - but a matter of taste.

Cleaning is very easy, just wash and dry, done.

kenchan · 07-15-2010, 10:32 AM

car looks like it's giving a double

1son2rue · 07-15-2010, 04:34 PM

Looks clean on the pictures. The matte 3M tape looks good.
Do you see a different to painted front fangs? I think the fangs completely in black looks nice and give the 370z an aggressive look. But its really a matter of taste. I didnt wanna do it by myself.
I will give it to a professional Caption Company.

Nice done!

Greets

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankster

Back to topic...

I decided to use matte 3M tape, because if Im fed up one day with the color, I can just rip the tape off and use another one...or leave it as it is.
Both parts together, front and rear, did cost 100,- Euro, thats about 130-140 dollars, I guess.

The front was the most diffcult job, because I didnt want to break the lines from front to back (front to headlights, to bonnet, to doors, to rear) - hope you can imagine what i mean.
Taping the fangs in black completely does not look good, because it lacks contours - its just one big black hole. Very poor, imho - but a matter of taste.

Cleaning is very easy, just wash and dry, done.

frankster · 07-16-2010, 09:03 AM

Thanks, glad you like it.

No, there's no difference to painted fangs. You can't recognize the color as tape if you don't know it - or touch the borders with your fingers (small obstacle).
Tapeing it yourself would be a very hard job indeed, painting is much easier and satisfaction with the result is almost guaranteed - not so if you're tapeing it, because you definately got to know what you're doing.
It took the pros about 2,5 hours for front and rear to finish the job!

kenchan · 07-16-2010, 10:07 AM

with the available 3M Di Noc films i would definitely wrap it. works as a bra and replacable as needed when worn.

with paint you have to touch it up or re-sand/paint and it will take a lot more work.

i have to say though, that the duplicolor engine enamel matte-black i used on my dd's fog lamp surrounds have held up VERY WELL to chips and weather (including salt). if i had no choice but to paint it, i would use that paint for sure.

Bluebatmobile · 07-19-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankster

Back to topic...

I decided to use matte 3M tape, because if Im fed up one day with the color, I can just rip the tape off and use another one...or leave it as it is.
Both parts together, front and rear, did cost 100,- Euro, thats about 130-140 dollars, I guess.

The front was the most diffcult job, because I didnt want to break the lines from front to back (front to headlights, to bonnet, to doors, to rear) - hope you can imagine what i mean.
Taping the fangs in black completely does not look good, because it lacks contours - its just one big black hole. Very poor, imho - but a matter of taste.

Cleaning is very easy, just wash and dry, done.

very unique!

Bat™

GNEU · 07-20-2010, 01:40 AM

Just got black vinyl on mine. Post some pics tomorrow

Bluebatmobile · 07-22-2010, 05:03 PM

cant wait!

Bat™

tonybui · 07-22-2010, 05:28 PM

Bluebat, I just sent you an email !!

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07-09-2010, 05:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, check out the DIY section where tongman did his CF overlay fangs and rear diffuser from a plan 3M CF roll. tongman mentioned the fang was a PITA to cut and do, so if you're not handy with cutting and trimming get the bat's kit! How to rice out your Z to the max vol.1 <Carbon Fiber film your B-pillars>

07-09-2010, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
ResQguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 282 Drives: 09 370z PW AT Rep Power: 16	If you decide to paint, which is what I did, make sure you get the right tape. Regular masking tape won't get you the clean, professional lines you'll want. Taking the time to prep and tape will make all the difference in the end. People ask me if I had mine done at a shop. I just tell them I took my time with the taping. Good luck with whatever you decide!

07-09-2010, 05:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	title of this thread is funny. when someone says "3M tape" im thinking they're talking about black electric tape.

07-15-2010, 10:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	car looks like it's giving a double

07-16-2010, 09:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
frankster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 46 Drives: 370Z '09 M/SP/T Rep Power: 15	Thanks, glad you like it. No, there's no difference to painted fangs. You can't recognize the color as tape if you don't know it - or touch the borders with your fingers (small obstacle). Tapeing it yourself would be a very hard job indeed, painting is much easier and satisfaction with the result is almost guaranteed - not so if you're tapeing it, because you definately got to know what you're doing. It took the pros about 2,5 hours for front and rear to finish the job!

07-16-2010, 10:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	with the available 3M Di Noc films i would definitely wrap it. works as a bra and replacable as needed when worn. with paint you have to touch it up or re-sand/paint and it will take a lot more work. i have to say though, that the duplicolor engine enamel matte-black i used on my dd's fog lamp surrounds have held up VERY WELL to chips and weather (including salt). if i had no choice but to paint it, i would use that paint for sure.

07-20-2010, 01:40 AM	#27 (permalink)
GNEU Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 83 Drives: 09-370z-White Rep Power: 15	Just got black vinyl on mine. Post some pics tomorrow

07-22-2010, 05:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Bluebat, I just sent you an email !!