Carbon Fiber Vinyl Mirrors - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pacific Auto · 05-01-2013, 09:18 PM

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

now do the roof

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honeydew

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by shishand

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

Real carbon fiber

Minovsky · 05-02-2013, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk77FT

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

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

05-01-2013, 09:18 PM	#1
Pacific Auto Master Installer Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 216 Thanks: 4 Thanked 144 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Carbon Fiber Vinyl Mirrors 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? Attached Images

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