Newbie Q regarding Carbon.

brazil_lalala · 04-16-2011, 04:04 AM

Hello there,

I would like to ask you 2 Qs regarding Carbon.

I noticed that there are Carbon covers but I have also heard about people saying that it looks so fake etc.

I was wondering is the Carbon cover a fake way to have carbon on your car and there is also real carbon which costs like a ton more to make a few car parts with? Or am I totally wrong and it is only a cover?

Yeah you can laugh at me I have no idea :P

Thanks!

zuperman 370 · 04-16-2011, 05:48 AM

Can you be more specific as to what cover you are talking about, I think they say it's fake carbon because it didn't replace the panel it just covers it, but even though the material that is used us real carbon

kenchan · 04-16-2011, 10:51 AM

The flat thick CF overlays regardless real cf or not will look pretty cheesy as you will be able to tell its stuck on there with tape. You need to get one that physically wraps the pieces where the wrap and trim appears to be one piece.

Red__Zed · 04-16-2011, 11:44 AM

Most carbon fiber pieces are wrapped in CF, with some other material underneath. A quality wrapping job typically looks pretty good. Stick on stuff usually is pretty easy to identify as well.

happytheman · 04-16-2011, 06:33 PM

I would like to add my question to this thread as well (hope you don't mind OP).

How well does real CF withstand the constant sun damage?

happytheman · 04-19-2011, 12:41 AM

Bump.

370Z JT · 04-19-2011, 12:42 AM

It will start to yellow in the sun.

Jamaica · 04-19-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

It will start to yellow in the sun.

gotta wax it also.

Lemers · 04-19-2011, 12:50 AM

Will wax prevent yellowing?

metz · 04-19-2011, 12:51 AM

It all depends on the resin used. I've been using a surfboard poly resin that takes a long time to discolor

Jamaica · 04-19-2011, 12:53 AM

waxing cf helps the cf last longer.

docaam · 04-19-2011, 01:59 AM

All I heard is its the lacquer (clear coat) which makes it yellow? so if it does turn yellow just sand it and apply it again

04-16-2011, 04:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
brazil_lalala Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 11 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Newbie Q regarding Carbon. Hello there, I would like to ask you 2 Qs regarding Carbon. I noticed that there are Carbon covers but I have also heard about people saying that it looks so fake etc. I was wondering is the Carbon cover a fake way to have carbon on your car and there is also real carbon which costs like a ton more to make a few car parts with? Or am I totally wrong and it is only a cover? Yeah you can laugh at me I have no idea :P Thanks!

04-19-2011, 12:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
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04-19-2011, 12:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
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04-19-2011, 01:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	All I heard is its the lacquer (clear coat) which makes it yellow? so if it does turn yellow just sand it and apply it again __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

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04-16-2011, 05:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 17	Can you be more specific as to what cover you are talking about, I think they say it's fake carbon because it didn't replace the panel it just covers it, but even though the material that is used us real carbon

04-16-2011, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	The flat thick CF overlays regardless real cf or not will look pretty cheesy as you will be able to tell its stuck on there with tape. You need to get one that physically wraps the pieces where the wrap and trim appears to be one piece.

04-16-2011, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Most carbon fiber pieces are wrapped in CF, with some other material underneath. A quality wrapping job typically looks pretty good. Stick on stuff usually is pretty easy to identify as well.

04-16-2011, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I would like to add my question to this thread as well (hope you don't mind OP). How well does real CF withstand the constant sun damage?

04-19-2011, 12:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Bump.

04-19-2011, 12:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	It all depends on the resin used. I've been using a surfboard poly resin that takes a long time to discolor

04-19-2011, 12:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	waxing cf helps the cf last longer.