jeroplex

i want to get my lower grill carbon fiber dipped to match my CTE carbon fiber beak. How close of a carbon fiber look can i get when dipping. i would most likely buy another lower grill than use whats on my car just in case it doesnt turn out good.
questions i have:
-how close of a look to carbon fiber can i get
-durability
-cost

tobwac

i've seen rims done that way and they looked really nice and they did look like they were carbon fiber they guy said that those cf sheets come in different shades so i would think that you will be able to match the look almost perfectly

ed_423

that sounds very nice...but isnt cf dipping pretty pricey?

thunderbt3

denwhat

I wanna throw my entire car in there.

opboarding

camo rims... I can definitely see that catching on!!!!!!!!!

PyroDave

i would totally try camo rims. camo is sick. someone photoshop a camo TSX

mkeefe

Camouflage, i'd love to see that... seriously!

jeroplex

anyone got an extra lower grill(smiley) that they wanna sell

ed_423

I wanna dip my interior area cf

apinwp09GBTSX

I say just buy a new one and experiment on that...

cf dipping where do u even go to get that done why not just try vinyling it??...

here is a link


http://www.ebay.com/itm/110771411231...#ht_1298wt_956

jeroplex

I've seen some dips look Like it was actual carbon fiber that's why I want to try it over vinyl. And yea I would be trying it on another lower grill and not the original.

tobey457

Cool idea - and the patterns are kinda cool, but I wouldn't say they'd ever pass for true carbon fiber. I'd guess it definitely won't match the CTE CF beak and it would be very noticeable, especially if they're right on top of each other.

ssjoeboe9

I think I saw a new M3 with aftermarket rims. I couldnt believe they were carbon fiber... now I think they were actually dipped. If so I could not tell the difference at all

ssjoeboe9

Maybe Kowloon saw it too and vouch... It was the white M3 that was at Sterling Central.

jeroplex

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/custom-carbon-fiber-mods-my-type-s-805249/
hopefully it looks good
jptl04 will be doing it for me.

Mr. NC

CF overload IMO

But it's your car, curious to see what it will look like in the end

denwhat

The carbon fiber seats look sickkkkkkkkk!

ssjoeboe9

This can be done at home??

jeroplex

looks like it..i saw some kits online but they were for camo. Looks like you need the proper film, "activator" and tub with water

PyroDave

yes it can be done at home, not too difficult it seems. i'd be willing to try it, i actually might. im curious what digi snow camo would like on the grill and wheels hahaha. but once again, i don't have 150-200 bucks to blow on the entire kit, anyone wanna donate, i'll test on my grill, then do your stuff free if you buy the film and send me your stuff haha

ssjoeboe9

Cool. Who wants to post the link for where to order? I wanna see the different types of film! There are so many things this would be awesome for. Wonder if anyone tried dipping their balls lol. Imagine enkei razors dipped but only the spokes in silver cf. That would be so legit!!!

KillerG

I dont think anyones tried it but i can PM you a photoshop since its NSFW

ssjoeboe9

Lmao! Do it, but please use a third party pic to start with hahaha

PyroDave

well, you can use your own tub i guess, there are professional type ones, i don't see the point. you also need a chemical activator spray, and the film. beside the actual hydrograph stuff, you should apply a base coat of paint to whatever you are doing to serve as the background. theres a bunch of sites where you can buy the kit, or stuff separately, i havent found the best one yet, needs a few more hours of research. here one link

http://www.elpasopowdercoating.com/i...od&productId=3

drivedata

el paso apparently has gotten some bad reviews from the guys at liquid concepts about their activator not being so great. I know there are a bunch of people on that site that are kind of 'up and coming' located around the country/world so there might be someone local to do a job on the cheap.

krolyat

If you are doing small pieces I would go for a toss around pool that you buy kids from k-mart for $20 - $25. (the little plastic ones)

PyroDave

yea any plastic tub thing would work. i dont see the point for the expensive tub unless your pro

robpp

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the prep and the top coat are very important.
I had my intake tube done and it had some IMRON CLEAR that never softened even sitting on top the motor.

also had A Pillars done. different approach. used a matte clear to keep glare down.

intake......

KillerG

Dude... that looks...

Ridiculous...

ly cool.


That is unique bro.
+1 for style and +1 for hydroshield on SRI
Im all about that shit lmao

PyroDave

no sir, i don't have corn. thanks for asking though.

robpp

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A pillars



closer

drivedata

@rob was that on that green DRL'd Jeep?

robpp

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Yup.

Might have swapped to the white halos by then but yeah all the same jeep/