Check out this silver carbon fiber trim set we’re working on…

[matt@oCarbon]

Few more pics of the manufacturing process here.

It’s the first silver “carbon fiber” (which is actually aluminum coated fiberglass) trim set for a B8 we’ve done and it is turning out fantastic. The epoxy is all cured now and it will be trimmed down, sanded smooth, and clearcoated in the next week or so. I can’t wait to see how this looks installed in a black Audi interior.

[pyramid]

oooooh, purty. :D

[killerkali]

You guys vacuum or just wet layer? Looks amazing either way!

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[matt@oCarbon]

You guys vacuum or just wet layer? Looks amazing either way!

Both. Click on the link in the original post to see how we do it.

[Matt C]

I know that this takes an immense amount of skill, experience and patience, but your pics make it look like a caveman could do it. Nice werk!

[Eweezy27]

When will this be available for purchase?

[matt@oCarbon]

I know that this takes an immense amount of skill, experience and patience, but your pics make it look like a caveman could do it. Nice werk!

Yea, I've widdled it down to the basic concepts. It isn't overly complicated, but there are a bunch of little things that really make a difference in how the quality comes out (minimizing bubbles, keeping the weave straight, and not distorting the weave around corners, for example) that I leave out for obvious reasons.

But if a caveman had the had a little bit of knowledge and the right materials, he could probably figure it out. ;)

When will this be available for purchase?

This particular set is sold, but future sets could be made to order.

[Eweezy27]

Yea, I've widdled it down to the basic concepts. It isn't overly complicated, but there are a bunch of little things that really make a difference in how the quality comes out (minimizing bubbles, keeping the weave straight, and not distorting the weave around corners, for example) that I leave out for obvious reasons.

But if a caveman had the had a little bit of knowledge and the right materials, he could probably figure it out. ;)



This particular set is sold, but future sets could be made to order.

Turnaround time from when the order is placed?

[Deckdout2]

Nice work Matt. Would like to see this paired up with a Black Nappa with Silver Inserts. I think that would look sick.

[SLYCAT]

I applaud your skills. That would look so awesome replacing my fishscale trim, but I'm spending available funds on go fast bit right now.

[redrocker55]

Love this color of CF!

[ENV²]

price? are you doin this for MMi and gauge surround as well?

[forza1976]

wow, that looks amazing. I may have to consider this to replace the aluminum trim my car came with.

[Okan509]

I love this look, a lot!

[chicagofan00]

I like it! Looks great!

[CBRmatt600]

This would go nicely with my black and silver nappa.

[rkdiddy]

Looks great. Kind of reminds me the trim in the IS-F.

[matt@oCarbon]

price? are you doin this for MMi and gauge surround as well?

Not sure of pricing yet.

I'm going to attempt the MMI and vent pieces in the next week or so, but I think I should be able to do it.

[matt@oCarbon]

All done. Will be shipped out in a day or two.

[ENV²]

Let me know when MMI and vent surround are available. I am interested if the price is right. Too many go fast things coming out that I am also interested in

[matt@oCarbon]

Let me know when MMI and vent surround are available. I am interested if the price is right. Too many go fast things coming out that I am also interested in

Price will not be cheap on any silver pieces we make, expect a $100-200 premium on any of the normal black carbon fiber part pricing.

[matt@oCarbon]

A few people asked for better pictures of the pieces in natural light. It was really tough to get solid pictures that capture how they look in person. This was the best I could do:








I tried taking some in the shade, but the color was awful. It looks blue and tan because its reflecting off the sky and the side of the building:

[Alkivar]

you need to set yourself up a light box for photography...

something like this but larger: http://www.digital-photography-schoo...ive-light-tent

[ENV²]

Price will not be cheap on any silver pieces we make, expect a $100-200 premium on any of the normal black carbon fiber part pricing.

Im guessing this is because the material itself is more costly or is it that the methods to fabricate are more difficult?

[matt@oCarbon]

you need to set yourself up a light box for photography...

something like this but larger: http://www.digital-photography-schoo...ive-light-tent

I have softboxes (my last "real job" was at a photography studio) but we didn't have room for anything until we moved into the new shop. Once I get more settled here, I'll get the mini studio up and running.

Im guessing this is because the material itself is more costly or is it that the methods to fabricate are more difficult?

The material is cheaper (about half the cost of carbon fiber) but it is much more time consuming to make parts with it.

[Countryboy]

Few more pics of the manufacturing process here.

It’s the first silver “carbon fiber” (which is actually aluminum coated fiberglass) trim set for a B8 we’ve done and it is turning out fantastic. The epoxy is all cured now and it will be trimmed down, sanded smooth, and clearcoated in the next week or so. I can’t wait to see how this looks installed in a black Audi

Is every glass fiber coated with aluminum or is it only applied to the surface like a film once the cloth is weaved? Is it a bi-ax or tri-ax material? It appears you vacuum formed the material dry and then wet out the laminate. Is it the aluminum that makes that possible? Is it difficult to wet out?

Sorry for all the questions, I am an ex-boatbuilder. Just curious. I 've dealt with a lot of different fibers and weights, but not this. I've only been out of the business 2 years.

Very nice work. Clean trim lines. Slick finish.

How many tries did it take before you figured out how to vacuum it down without distorting at the edges?

[leviathan18]

O M G you my friend do art with CF

[matt@oCarbon]

Is every glass fiber coated with aluminum or is it only applied to the surface like a film once the cloth is weaved?

I'm not 100% sure, but I would assume it is coated after it is woven.

Is it a bi-ax or tri-ax material?

Neither. Bi/tri axial material is usually fiberglass and is stitched, not woven.

It appears you vacuum formed the material dry and then wet out the laminate. Is it the aluminum that makes that possible?

It is my amazing skill that makes it possible. ;)

I do it with normal black carbon fiber all the time, just takes a little bit of practice.

Is it difficult to wet out?

Just a bit more time consuming than normal carbon fiber. Sometimes I have to sand it down and build up more epoxy around the edges.

How many tries did it take before you figured out how to vacuum it down without distorting at the edges?

A while. I had to redo quite a few pieces because the bags were pulling off the aluminum coating, which made the pieces look pretty bad.

O M G you my friend do art with CF

Thank you.

[Countryboy]

Neither. Bi/tri axial material is usually fiberglass and is stitched, not

Thanks for correcting me on the bi/tri error. I should have asked if it was a 2 or 3 direction weave. I thought you said it was fiberglass in the beginning, not cf. Is it something else entirely?

Thanks for sharing.

[matt@oCarbon]

Thanks for correcting me on the bi/tri error. I should have asked if it was a 2 or 3 direction weave. I thought you said it was fiberglass in the beginning, not cf. Is it something else entirely?

Thanks for sharing.

It is fiberglass (aluminum coated fiberglass), but its not matted like traditional fiberglass, it's woven like a carbon fiber.

[leviathan18]

to be honest these are the ones I like most after the carbon fiber you make, the color kevlar are cool, but good lord these ones look amazing

[matt@oCarbon]

I've got one more of these sets available. Right now the beltline is ready to ship, the shifter is being made. Email me at [email protected] if you're interested.








Few pictures of a shifter in production:

[Psalm40]

Matt-
Could you PM me a price? Have you done the bezel surround yet?

Thanks!

[mg6045]

Matt, could you PM me a price on the regular black carbon fiber trim that goes around the gauge cluster area ? I dont see it on your site, but ive seen pics on here of it. Thx.

,
mike

[Tyrnnus]

I am interested in a set in a brown to match my incoming mustang brown leather. Think you can find a color of fabric to match? I too am interested in a pm with a price for a set. My car does not get here for another month so I am not in a hurry YET!

[matt@oCarbon]

I got some pictures of a silver set installed on a B8 A5 to give an idea of what it will look like on a B8 S4:

[autoluxe]

Hey Matt, have you played with the side mirrors? R8 V10 carbon "look a likes" would be sweet as hell!!

[tgoss]

Looks insane. Love the contrast.

[matt@oCarbon]

Hey Matt, have you played with the side mirrors? R8 V10 carbon "look a likes" would be sweet as hell!!

I have not, but its something we might consider in the future.

[ENV²]

Hey Matt, have you played with the side mirrors? R8 V10 carbon "look a likes" would be sweet as hell!!

Please do this.... Im so interested