Carbon Fiber Vinyl, I know I hate me too

**Borg54** · 10-19-2016 04:38 PM

I got some carbon vinyl to cover some dents in my aluminum center trim (previous owner). I wanted to install the vinyl as a short term solution until I figured out what I want to do with the interior. I was actually very impressed with how real the vinyl looks in person, it even has a carbon feel and 3D texture. I thought I would post some pics as it looks a lot better than I expected. I haven't done the ashtray lid yet but I will.

I had some left over so I did the lip of the front bumper. Using a heat gun to get it flat and smooth is key. I really am surprised how hard to tell even when touching the part that it is a vinyl wrap.

**gta7** · 10-19-2016 04:44 PM

Impressive work! Looks good.

**Brooklyn** · 10-19-2016 04:46 PM

Very impressive. Hell, could you lay down a clear coat on top of that and call it a day?

**Borg54** · 10-19-2016 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Brooklyn

Very impressive. Hell, could you lay down a clear coat on top of that and call it a day?

For sure, it would cost about $10 for the front lip all in. About as cheap a mod as you can get. I am sure there are folks on here that think I am a douche because it isn't real but it's also not $3k!

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**Sd76** · 10-19-2016 06:00 PM

I think it looks great! and, why would you feel like a douche???? i think spending 3k on a carbon fiber front lip is a douche idea…LOL…. i would rather spend less and get the look…. look most people will see your car and love it….most people won't know the difference b/w the real and fake … you're only a douche if you buy a honda and put a BMW symbol on or buy an A7 and put and RS7 sticker emblems on it….

**Borg54** · 10-19-2016 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Sd76

I think it looks great! and, why would you feel like a douche???? i think spending 3k on a carbon fiber front lip is a douche idea…LOL…. i would rather spend less and get the look…. look most people will see your car and love it….most people won't know the difference b/w the real and fake … you're only a douche if you buy a honda and put a BMW symbol on or buy an A7 and put and RS7 sticker emblems on it….

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**Ze_Nardo6** · 10-19-2016 06:57 PM

Looks great. Where did you order the vinyl from?

**14S4GWM** · 10-19-2016 07:11 PM

Turned out pretty nice, good job

**Borg54** · 10-19-2016 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by AudiS4B8

Looks great. Where did you order the vinyl from?

Amazon:

3M Scotchprint 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Flex Wrap Black CF12 60"x12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058DIDTY..._bYbcyb5K017RW

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**my_RS4** · 10-19-2016 07:27 PM

Nice going... looks pretty damm good for a wrap!

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**Bassler** · 10-19-2016 07:43 PM

Looks great! Nice work. I pondered doing this on the front lip too with some I have left over (not my 1st rodeo with cf vinyl), might have to give it a try.

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**Borg54** · 10-19-2016 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Bassler

Looks great! Nice work. I pondered doing this on the front lip too with some I have left over (not my 1st rodeo with cf vinyl), might have to give it a try.

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If you have any pics, I'd love to see what you have done

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**Brooklyn** · 10-19-2016 09:35 PM

You certainly have me tempted to try it on my front lip and the little aluminum thing that sticks out from the rear diffuser. Think I'll give it a go.

**BB c7** · 10-19-2016 11:06 PM

Nice work

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**schaNYC** · 10-20-2016 07:45 AM

looks great.. thinking of wrapping my chrome trim around windows with gloss black vinyl. Would this be a simple DIY as well? What tools do I need other than the vinyl.

**H8t0w8** · 10-20-2016 07:51 AM

Thats on my list of must do's. Looks great.

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**Ze_Nardo6** · 10-20-2016 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Borg54

Amazon:

3M Scotchprint 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Flex Wrap Black CF12 60"x12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058DIDTY..._bYbcyb5K017RW

Thanks!

**Borg54** · 10-20-2016 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by schaNYC

looks great.. thinking of wrapping my chrome trim around windows with gloss black vinyl. Would this be a simple DIY as well? What tools do I need other than the vinyl.

I have another post where I blacked out my window chrome. Yes, very easy DIY. I used matte vinyl since it does better in the sun. Gloss scratch and fade to matte after a few years.

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**tenspeed** · 10-20-2016 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by schaNYC

looks great.. thinking of wrapping my chrome trim around windows with gloss black vinyl. Would this be a simple DIY as well? What tools do I need other than the vinyl.

There are speciality tapes for covering chrome trim. 3M shadowline vinyl and Trim Brite black out tape are a couple names.

Thread about using the tape - http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2856464

**flyfishing** · 10-20-2016 09:56 PM

anyone use this to wrap the rear valence? i dont like the gray and want it a different color.

**mwmaroney1** · 10-22-2016 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by flyfishing

anyone use this to wrap the rear valence? i dont like the gray and want it a different color.

I plasti dipped the whole thing black, turned out real nice imo. I did remove it when I did it to make sure it was cleaner, real simple to do.

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**Sd76** · 10-22-2016 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by mwmaroney1

I plasti dipped the whole thing black, turned out real nice imo. I did remove it when I did it to make sure it was cleaner, real simple to do.

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Pics BF / after?

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**flyfishing** · 10-22-2016 09:25 AM

Did you just tape up the surrounding bumper and then cleaned the valence with soap and water and then sprayed? how many layers? and pics? :)

**Borg54** · 10-27-2016 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by flyfishing

Did you just tape up the surrounding bumper and then cleaned the valence with soap and water and then sprayed? how many layers? and pics? :)

You're correct. Get some blue painters tape and some garbage bags and cover the back of the car. You want to avoid overspray for time reasons not because it is going to cause any damage.

Clean well (I use alcohol last) and let dry.

Spray many coats but light. You want to avoid drips and runs. I do about 5-7 coats. They go fast.

I run a razor blade in gaps before I remove the tape (between variance and body, but of course do not run a blade on the paint). I do this so that when I pull the tape off I don't mistakenly start to pull off the plastidip on the part I want coated.

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**Borg54** · 10-29-2016 07:42 AM

I did a little more messing around:

**13allroad** · 10-29-2016 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Borg54

I did a little more messing around:

Did you just cut the film along the gap?

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**flyfishing** · 10-29-2016 08:24 AM

nice borg!

do you have photos of your rear valence? can you post one? thank you.

**Borg54** · 10-29-2016 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by flyfishing

nice borg!

do you have photos of your rear valence? can you post one? thank you.

I actually don't have my rear valance done but it's pretty straight forward. I think there was someone else on here that did that.

The rear valance is pretty easy to remove so that's probably the best bet

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**Borg54** · 10-29-2016 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by 13allroad

Did you just cut the film along the gap?

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Yes, used a heat gun and razor blade. Of course be careful with the blade, go lightly so you don't cut anything else.

I take a plastic tool or a fingernail and really crease the vinyl where I want the blade to go so it has a groove to follow.

Then I use a credit card to work the vinyl into the creases once it's cut

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**BEEZER** · 10-29-2016 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by 13allroad

Did you just cut the film along the gap?

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I see above ^ Thanks!
I would also like to know this. Looks perfect for not removing trim pieces.

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**Borg54** · 10-29-2016 09:21 AM

I still have to do the driver side so Ill try to record a video

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**BEEZER** · 10-29-2016 09:31 AM

Great thanks!

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**Ze_Nardo6** · 10-29-2016 10:09 AM

Looks great. I would be so nervous with a razor blade doing the interior...you have brass balls my friend!

**luv2sleep** · 10-29-2016 10:48 AM

That's ingenious! Looks awesome.

**Sd76** · 10-29-2016 11:07 AM

Looks awesome. Would totally pay you to do this for me if I was in your region!!!! Nice work!!!

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**RRF985** · 10-29-2016 12:06 PM

Very nice work!

**psiaddict85** · 10-29-2016 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Borg54

I did a little more messing around:

The door pieces pop out right out with very little effort.

**Borg54** · 10-29-2016 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by psiaddict85

The door pieces pop out right out with very little effort.

I just learned that and popped the driver side out before wrapping it

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**BEEZER** · 10-30-2016 02:40 PM

I searched but can't seem to find how to remove the center console. Anybody have detailed instructions?

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**Borg54** · 10-30-2016 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by BEEZER

I searched but can't seem to find how to remove the center console. Anybody have detailed instructions?

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I just did this today. There aren't any good instructions that I could find. I am going to post a step by step tomorrow.

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