I have been thinking about changing the wood out to CF in my car but I didn't like any of the fake or even real sticker options. So I bought a spare center console on eBay, some CF fabric and some epoxy and got to work. Just finishing up the three console pieces and surprisingly enough its going very well. After a few more layers of epoxy and some wet sanding i'm home free!! I love wet sanding too its so rewarding! Stay tuned for more progress.

 

very cool!!! i always thought that would be a cool DIY project i already have the fake CF in my TLS but would love the real thing

 

very nice!

 

Looks good Roger, good luck doing the doors. I don't think those parts come off.

 

They do come off, actually. However, the silver trim is attached to the faux-wood/faux-cf.

 

Doors will be much easier I took them out today to see but this is turning out to be one of the easier projects i've done

 

Looks good...you did a nice job so far! Be sure to put the finished pics up

 

Man this Epoxy lays very well! I haven't even wet sanded this part yet

 

Roger that's turning out great man! I love it. I really need to drop by and check out everything you've done recently. I may shoot you a text tomorrow or the day after and see if I can roll through.

Btw there is a Charlotte meet planned for next month. Check out the Regions section and put your name on the list! You can follow me there if you would like.

 

That's pretty good work!
Are you using a vacuum pump with bleeder cloths and all?

 

Roger, great work-keep it going....take from a Carbon Fiber freak!

 

wow this looks amazinggggg...i must ask where did you get the carbon fiber fabric and how much and also what kind of epoxy was used. thanks

 

wow thats pretty sweet

 

looking VERY nice...

 

Very cleanly done.

 

Deeeeeeeem Rog I'ma be picking some of this shit up!

 

Looks good Roger. I didnt think it would turn out this good when you were first talking about it. Im looking forward in seeing the final pieces.

 

In for finished pics!

 

coming along really nice, this is a great alternative to the di noc stuff

mind sharing the order info? id love to get my hands on osme of that CF

 

Thanks everyone! I will be sure to post up the final pics when im finished. I bought all the supplies here. Also no vacuum pump or bleeders were used


http://www.shopmaninc.com/shortroll.html
-(FG-DC5740) 5.7oz x 40 inch wide , 2x2 Twill Weave Carbon Fiber ($25/yd)

http://www.shopmaninc.com/epoxy.html
-(EPOX-635311) Epoxy with 3:1 Ratio Medium Epoxy Hardener

Total: About 35-40 dollars in materials I think it was near $ 50 shipped and I have quite a bit of CF I could do 4-5 sets of interior parts maybe more

 

No vacuum or bleeder?
Hmn... so essentially "air-cure"? That came out really well with no vac/bleeder!
Looks like you applied a very nice even coat of epoxy

 

I referenced several DIYs before and never once saw anyone using any type of vacuum bleeder when wrapping CF pieces. I have see vacuums used to create plastic moulds but when laying CF any air bubbles you have are easily removed wisping a small blow torch over the surface of the epoxy after you coat it on. Also most epoxies have pretty good self leveling properties.

 

Good job man! How many applications of the epoxy did you do? That stuff lays on thick! That's good though. Good quality resin!

 

Thats 2 coats on that piece above, gonna do one more before wet sanding though

 

Sorry I bitched out today man. I was at my friends house longer than expected and I'm currently being dragged to see Despicable Me.

I'll be over around 5 tomorrow to check this out

 

Looks great! Did you use the same epoxy to adhere the fabric onto the part itself?

 

Tyler, how was Despicable Me?

Rog I have no idea on which shit to order here, I'd like to do my engine covers and I know I will need more than a yard lol

 

I can't lie, I really enjoyed it. I'll post what I thought about it in Ramblings if there is a thread for it. I don't want to steer this thread off course by talking about an animated movie

 

WOW, im gona have to try this.. any tips or could u just make a DIY?? which hardner did u get? What will you use to wet sand?

 

I saw this stuff in person yesterday and it looks great. I can't wait until it gets installed.

 

looks good

 

very nice! can't wait for the finished products!!

 

How hard do you think it would be to do the grey parts on the aspec lip kit.

 

Some have vinyl wrapped it which looks really nice.

Some have custom lips which I have. Really cf but not a 100% perfect fit.

 

Where are the pics of the finished pieces installed.

I would really like to see what this looks like compared to the real CF kit you can buy.

I know the kit is pricey........ But you know you'll get uniformity with the weave and eveness throughout all pieces. You can call it a "sticker" but it's a REAL CF sticker. What's the difference between that and what you did?

 

cool cool looks good

 

Yeah, it looks REAL good. A lot better than the wood trim!!!

 

Any pics of the pieces installed?

 

To be honest I haven't finished yet I keep jumping from project to project I just finished a complete LED conversion and now i'm in the middle of my sound deadening project. Maybe after I finally install my Tein SS I can get back to the carbon fiber

 

looks awsome!