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Pacific Auto 05-01-2013 09:18 PM
Carbon Fiber Vinyl Mirrors
 
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Hows it going everyone? I'm glad to own a new FRS!

Today I wrapped the mirrors in 3M Carbon Fiber Vinyl.

Let me know what you guys think?

marky 05-01-2013 09:20 PM
looks good:thumbsup: now do the roof :bellyroll: jk

what else is going to be carbon wrap ?

Pacific Auto 05-01-2013 09:41 PM
Haha I actually might do the roof but maybe in matte black.

I plan to do the fog light frames, rear emblem strip, and the interior dash.

gatorbushmen 05-01-2013 10:09 PM
me gusta :)

dem00n 05-01-2013 10:10 PM
Go real or go out.

shishand 05-02-2013 01:58 AM
yes, spend 300$+ on REAL carbon fiber side mirrors, even though it will look the same and function the same, because fuck logic.

^ this guy..

Minovsky 05-02-2013 02:07 AM
it looks nice! but i prefer the shiny finish of wet carbon haha :)! saving up for the wet carbon covers haha

BRAWL 05-02-2013 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Honeydew (Post 905565)
it looks nice! but i prefer the shiny finish of wet carbon haha :)! saving up for the wet carbon covers haha
Or just put a clear coat on the vinyl wrap for the same effect? :P

Seriously, a tidy job done and looks good. Nothing I would do to my car as I like the car colour on that section

Hawk77FT 05-02-2013 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shishand (Post 905550)
yes, spend 300$+ on REAL carbon fiber side mirrors, even though it will look the same and function the same, because fuck logic.

^ this guy..
You kid yourself if you think they look the same. I would do a real CF wrap if I was you. Vinyl is for ricers...or at least that is what they say! Don't take offense if somebody else has different opinion mate! Below you can see two pics with the difference between them two. Bear in mind that you can bring CF to a really nice smooth finish too. BUT carbon fiber is labour intensive and a lot of attention to details involved. Is not for everyone that is for sure.
Vinyl is easy to work with but is vinyl...not the real thing. Is not even like silicone tits on chicks...is more like a push up bra.

3M Di Noc
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...00924-1939.jpg

Real carbon fiber
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...headlight1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...headlight2.jpg

Minovsky 05-02-2013 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawk77FT (Post 905783)
Vinyl is easy to work with but is vinyl...not the real thing. Is not even like silicone tits on chicks...is more like a push up bra.
Love the way you put it :) ahaha

continuecrushing 05-02-2013 06:01 AM
Op, looks good!

mou 05-02-2013 07:17 AM
nice, i just finished wrapping mines in brushed aluminum :)

MemphisR 05-02-2013 11:39 AM
Not to down play what you are saying; but there is a thing called "dry carbon fiber" and that is what the vinyl is trying to emulate, look in an X5M and you will see what I am talking about. I see both sides of the fence though. and basically it comes back down to what you like, want and can afford.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk77FT (Post 905783)
You kid yourself if you think they look the same. I would do a real CF wrap if I was you. Vinyl is for ricers...or at least that is what they say! Don't take offense if somebody else has different opinion mate! Below you can see two pics with the difference between them two. Bear in mind that you can bring CF to a really nice smooth finish too. BUT carbon fiber is labour intensive and a lot of attention to details involved. Is not for everyone that is for sure.
Vinyl is easy to work with but is vinyl...not the real thing. Is not even like silicone tits on chicks...is more like a push up bra.

Wes 05-02-2013 12:05 PM
Looks good! I want to do that, roof, and interior


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