Carbon fiber/vinyl wrap for those two center silver pieces
01-10-2012, 12:03 AM
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Carbon fiber/vinyl wrap for those two center silver pieces
(Sorry, I totally blanked on the name while typing this...)
So those two pieces are starting to get that scratched/peeling kind of look. I was considering replacing them, but figured a nice wrap would do the trick. (And for a lot cheaper!)
Does anyone know where i could find pics of anyone who's done it? I searched on az search and google, but no luck so far....
So those two pieces are starting to get that scratched/peeling kind of look. I was considering replacing them, but figured a nice wrap would do the trick. (And for a lot cheaper!)
Does anyone know where i could find pics of anyone who's done it? I searched on az search and google, but no luck so far....
01-10-2012, 01:58 AM
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http://www.drive2.ru/cars/acura/tl/t...ration/dkoala/
here some example.
http://www.drive2.ru/cars/acura/tl/t...52162902/#post
white vinyl
here some example.
http://www.drive2.ru/cars/acura/tl/t...52162902/#post
white vinyl
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01-10-2012, 07:22 AM
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lol, cant go wrong with some carbon fiber vinyl. or matte black/black to go along with the interior dash.
or you can do this : https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/center-console-side-garnishes-%24350-replace-i-have-your-fix-free-inside-837375/
or you can do this : https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/center-console-side-garnishes-%24350-replace-i-have-your-fix-free-inside-837375/
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01-10-2012, 08:13 AM
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here is what i did with mine. i used a combination of black carbon fiber and graphite carbon fiber vinyl. you can get the stuff off eBay or stickercity.com 
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01-10-2012, 10:11 AM
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lol, cant go wrong with some carbon fiber vinyl. or matte black/black to go along with the interior dash.
or you can do this : https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837375
or you can do this : https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=837375
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01-10-2012, 11:11 AM
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You know...for some reason I couldn't figure out why and how it got scratched, I'm so careful with my keys etc...then my fiancee was like "duh..you hit it with your seatbelt buckle". She was right. 
I was being sarcastic about the brushed aluminum thing...I came up with it after a few drinks at home while I was brainstorming how to fix them.
and now, quite a few months later, they are still holding up JUST fine. I still want to eventually do all the silver trim like that to match the finish.
I was being sarcastic about the brushed aluminum thing...I came up with it after a few drinks at home while I was brainstorming how to fix them.
and now, quite a few months later, they are still holding up JUST fine. I still want to eventually do all the silver trim like that to match the finish.
01-10-2012, 02:46 PM
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Yeah, the previous owner of mine had some scratcheson it...wasn't even bothering me too much until I really took a look at it! Now it's been driving me nuts....I'm thinking some carbon fiber vinyl wrap may be getting ordered soon!
Come to think of it....don't one of our vendors carry it? I could swear Ack did...
Yeah, I was reading that thread....super informative man!
Yeah, the previous owner of mine had some scratcheson it...wasn't even bothering me too much until I really took a look at it! Now it's been driving me nuts....I'm thinking some carbon fiber vinyl wrap may be getting ordered soon!
Come to think of it....don't one of our vendors carry it? I could swear Ack did...
You know...for some reason I couldn't figure out why and how it got scratched, I'm so careful with my keys etc...then my fiancee was like "duh..you hit it with your seatbelt buckle". She was right.
I was being sarcastic about the brushed aluminum thing...I came up with it after a few drinks at home while I was brainstorming how to fix them.
and now, quite a few months later, they are still holding up JUST fine. I still want to eventually do all the silver trim like that to match the finish.
I was being sarcastic about the brushed aluminum thing...I came up with it after a few drinks at home while I was brainstorming how to fix them.
and now, quite a few months later, they are still holding up JUST fine. I still want to eventually do all the silver trim like that to match the finish.
Yeah, I was reading that thread....super informative man!
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01-10-2012, 02:50 PM
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yeah, AckTL05 can get it for you. i assume he still has some.
01-10-2012, 03:11 PM
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^ Metro Restyling =)
That's where I bought my 3M 1080 vinyl.
Love their prices and service. Will order some more vinyl from them soon.
That's where I bought my 3M 1080 vinyl.
Love their prices and service. Will order some more vinyl from them soon.
01-10-2012, 03:15 PM
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^yeah come to think of it...i'm pretty sure that's where i got my vinyl from too.
lowest price i could find + free shipping = win.
lowest price i could find + free shipping = win.
01-10-2012, 04:53 PM
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Lemme know how it goes! What color are you goin for? Can't wait for the pics!
J-money....you can have all the extra you want man! (Wanna help a brotha out with springs this weekend, yo?!?)
J-money....you can have all the extra you want man! (Wanna help a brotha out with springs this weekend, yo?!?)
02-29-2012, 08:49 AM
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everything is fine with my vinyl.
I still need to finish wrapping the door pieces and window switch area tho...can't seen to find the time.
I still need to finish wrapping the door pieces and window switch area tho...can't seen to find the time.
02-29-2012, 09:14 AM
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I know how you feel. I'm actually getting around to getting mine today...it'll be a nice weekend project I suppose.
sigh...school and work eating up all my time ftl.
sigh...school and work eating up all my time ftl.
02-29-2012, 09:22 AM
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I'd been waiting to see how the sanded and "brushed" aluminum would hold up...I may eventually do all the other areas with that finish too.
Glad to hear it's all good...I must be a beast becaseu I still see marks where I slam the seatbelt into that area when going to put it on.
Glad to hear it's all good...I must be a beast becaseu I still see marks where I slam the seatbelt into that area when going to put it on.
02-29-2012, 10:38 AM
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^vacuum your floors.
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02-29-2012, 11:32 AM
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02-29-2012, 12:45 PM
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Sharks, Do you have a write anywhere of the steps you took to do this, I'm really liking the look, and i'm pretty sure i'm gonna tackle this in the spring
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02-29-2012, 01:05 PM
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^lol. plasti-dip carbon fiber?
i don't think so...just wrap it man. it's not hard.
hell, if you wanna send me your pieces i'll do it for you. PM me if interested. this goes for everyone.
i don't think so...just wrap it man. it's not hard.
hell, if you wanna send me your pieces i'll do it for you. PM me if interested. this goes for everyone.
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02-29-2012, 01:11 PM
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02-29-2012, 04:57 PM
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Thanks for the updates everybody. :wink:
I'll PM soon!
I'll PM soon!
09-15-2012, 11:00 AM
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