Difference between Carbon and Matte Carbon?

TacoZ · 01-27-2009, 01:24 AM

Sunline Racing Carbon Roof Cover
Carbon: 67,200 yen = $751.51 USD
Matte Carbon: 72,450 yen = $810.30 USD

I love carbon fiber and I think this would look sick on a Pearl White Z. My question is, what is the difference between Carbon and Matte Carbon?

Everyone is going to have a different opinion, but what do you guys think of this piece?

sensi09 · 01-27-2009, 01:46 AM

Matte carbon is well matte, compared to most carbon fiber products which come with a shiny gloss. Same product, but is covered with a different finish.

I think it looks good, but no way I would spend $800 on an overlay.

M.Bonanni · 01-27-2009, 02:25 AM

If we are talking just finishes, matte carbon is not clear coated...

Regular carbon is...

Also though, a lot of times matte carbon = dry carbon which is much lighter than most of the carbon products you see out on the market.

TacoZ · 01-27-2009, 02:32 AM

Nice pictures and good explaination. I love the clear coat look. Honestly, i'm not out there racing or need any kind of weight reduction so as long as it looks good then that's all I'm going for. Thanks guys.

sensi09 · 01-27-2009, 04:43 AM

Matte carbon will still have a clear coat (matte clear) and should offer the same protection as gloss CF.

01-27-2009, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	Difference between Carbon and Matte Carbon? Sunline Racing Carbon Roof Cover Carbon: 67,200 yen = $751.51 USD Matte Carbon: 72,450 yen = $810.30 USD I love carbon fiber and I think this would look sick on a Pearl White Z. My question is, what is the difference between Carbon and Matte Carbon? Everyone is going to have a different opinion, but what do you guys think of this piece?

01-27-2009, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	If we are talking just finishes, matte carbon is not clear coated... Regular carbon is... Also though, a lot of times matte carbon = dry carbon which is much lighter than most of the carbon products you see out on the market. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-27-2009, 04:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	Matte carbon will still have a clear coat (matte clear) and should offer the same protection as gloss CF. Last edited by sensi09; 01-27-2009 at 04:45 AM.

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01-27-2009, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	Matte carbon is well matte, compared to most carbon fiber products which come with a shiny gloss. Same product, but is covered with a different finish. I think it looks good, but no way I would spend $800 on an overlay.

01-27-2009, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	Nice pictures and good explaination. I love the clear coat look. Honestly, i'm not out there racing or need any kind of weight reduction so as long as it looks good then that's all I'm going for. Thanks guys.