Carbon fiber wrap
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12-17-2011 | 10:38 AM
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Are you talking about vinyl that "looks" like carbon fiber, or actual carbon fiber material that can be used to wrap certain panels?
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12-17-2011 | 11:32 AM
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Looking to wrap rear wing and maybe hood.
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12-17-2011 | 11:39 AM
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Might be better to just get a CF wing? You could probably get a CF hood too, but I assume that would cost much more. You might check with Tony (T07S997), as I recall he had a nice CF wrap on his prior 997.
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12-17-2011 | 12:46 PM
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Understood, but just looking for a quality wrap....thx
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12-17-2011 | 01:20 PM
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3m
Funny you ask, I have just looked into 3M.
They make two CF vinyls (or something to that effect). Both are warranteed for several years (I believe 3-5 years), have a texture, and can be clear coated.
You can get samples direct from 3M for #1080 and they will send all the colors in a packet. #1080 Black CF is the closest to Porsche OEM CF. #1080 is made specifically for wrapping vehilces but the other, 3M Di-Nox, can also be used. I would suggest calling 3M and asking for a sample pack of 1080. They have a list of certified installers. I am using it but in a place that is not easily viewed up close (over the top of the GT2RS diffuser which is black). I would have it wrapped in "real" CF as I did the skirts and splitter but unfortunately the diffuser is only an extension of the rear end of the GT2RS and not a seperate piece.
The black #1080 CF looks very close to real CF and from 3-4 ft you cannot tell the difference, particularly down low and under like the diffuser.
They make two CF vinyls (or something to that effect). Both are warranteed for several years (I believe 3-5 years), have a texture, and can be clear coated.
You can get samples direct from 3M for #1080 and they will send all the colors in a packet. #1080 Black CF is the closest to Porsche OEM CF. #1080 is made specifically for wrapping vehilces but the other, 3M Di-Nox, can also be used. I would suggest calling 3M and asking for a sample pack of 1080. They have a list of certified installers. I am using it but in a place that is not easily viewed up close (over the top of the GT2RS diffuser which is black). I would have it wrapped in "real" CF as I did the skirts and splitter but unfortunately the diffuser is only an extension of the rear end of the GT2RS and not a seperate piece.
The black #1080 CF looks very close to real CF and from 3-4 ft you cannot tell the difference, particularly down low and under like the diffuser.
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12-17-2011 | 01:47 PM
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I would contact these guys they really are one of the better wrap specialists.
http://www.kistudios.com/996-997-wrap-001.html
these guys can hook you up with exact match oem quality wraps and vinals of porsche lettering, numbers, carbon weve wraps and all kinds of top notch stuff.
I think you'll be most happy you got in touch with them, just check out the site its packed with useful goodness
good luck and I hope this helps.
http://www.kistudios.com/996-997-wrap-001.html
these guys can hook you up with exact match oem quality wraps and vinals of porsche lettering, numbers, carbon weve wraps and all kinds of top notch stuff.
I think you'll be most happy you got in touch with them, just check out the site its packed with useful goodness
good luck and I hope this helps.
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12-17-2011 | 01:50 PM
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Eddie from Detailing Dymanics does this work. He does unbelievable work and I have seen some of the CF wraps he has done first hand. He clear filmed 85% of my car and it looks great. More important than the material is the installer.
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12-17-2011 | 04:23 PM
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I had a very good conversation with North West Auto Salon in Lynwood WA. They have a very good website www.northwestautosalon.com and were very knowledgeable when on the phone too. They even wrapped a Koenigsegg CCX, if that can speak to their ability.
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12-17-2011 | 08:22 PM
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Installation is key to make it look good.
I had it done on my hood and it looks really good. I have received nothing but compliments...and some people swear up and down it is real carbon fiber. It is obviously not.
I had it done on my hood and it looks really good. I have received nothing but compliments...and some people swear up and down it is real carbon fiber. It is obviously not.
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12-17-2011 | 11:27 PM
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what brand wrap is this?
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12-17-2011 | 11:28 PM
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Funny you ask, I have just looked into 3M.
They make two CF vinyls (or something to that effect). Both are warranteed for several years (I believe 3-5 years), have a texture, and can be clear coated.
You can get samples direct from 3M for #1080 and they will send all the colors in a packet. #1080 Black CF is the closest to Porsche OEM CF. #1080 is made specifically for wrapping vehilces but the other, 3M Di-Nox, can also be used. I would suggest calling 3M and asking for a sample pack of 1080. They have a list of certified installers. I am using it but in a place that is not easily viewed up close (over the top of the GT2RS diffuser which is black). I would have it wrapped in "real" CF as I did the skirts and splitter but unfortunately the diffuser is only an extension of the rear end of the GT2RS and not a seperate piece.
The black #1080 CF looks very close to real CF and from 3-4 ft you cannot tell the difference, particularly down low and under like the diffuser.
They make two CF vinyls (or something to that effect). Both are warranteed for several years (I believe 3-5 years), have a texture, and can be clear coated.
You can get samples direct from 3M for #1080 and they will send all the colors in a packet. #1080 Black CF is the closest to Porsche OEM CF. #1080 is made specifically for wrapping vehilces but the other, 3M Di-Nox, can also be used. I would suggest calling 3M and asking for a sample pack of 1080. They have a list of certified installers. I am using it but in a place that is not easily viewed up close (over the top of the GT2RS diffuser which is black). I would have it wrapped in "real" CF as I did the skirts and splitter but unfortunately the diffuser is only an extension of the rear end of the GT2RS and not a seperate piece.
The black #1080 CF looks very close to real CF and from 3-4 ft you cannot tell the difference, particularly down low and under like the diffuser.
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12-18-2011 | 07:11 AM
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I have not installed mine yet but here are the two 3M CF vinyls.
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ts/Series1080/
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