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Old 02-03-2017, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by the93owner
Looks like the spoiler from Ebay, I've got the same one.
Yup, it is. I have a different one too sitting here, but it's going to need some work before I like it. This cf one was fairly cheap, and wont need any paint or modification, so I'll give it a shot first. Once I actually have time to prep the car and stick it on, I'll throw some pictures up if I like the result.
Old 02-03-2017, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hexotic
Crazy how much better real CF looks in comparison to wrap lol. (no duh...)
There is NO comparison!!!!
Old 02-03-2017, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Daddy Fat Sacs
There is NO comparison!!!!
Well, there is 5D CF wrap. It has layers inside with kind of a clearcoat on top that makes it look like the real deal
Old 02-03-2017, 02:29 PM
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Mailman just delivered a 12x24 sheet of 3M wrap, with a textured CF surface. Very odd stuff.

I've got an idea I want to play with.
Old 02-03-2017, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hexotic
Yup, it is. I have a different one too sitting here, but it's going to need some work before I like it. This cf one was fairly cheap, and wont need any paint or modification, so I'll give it a shot first. Once I actually have time to prep the car and stick it on, I'll throw some pictures up if I like the result.
Hope yours fits better than mine did, the cutouts for the camera and trunk button were not aligned very well.
Old 02-03-2017, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by the93owner
Hope yours fits better than mine did, the cutouts for the camera and trunk button were not aligned very well.
Yah, just trying it on, it was definitely not a perfect fit and is going to take some effort to get it on there perfectly. Camera cutout is good horizontally, but vertically, its a tiny bit off. Actually cracked a tiny bit of the clearcoat around that opening just test fitting it.
Old 02-03-2017, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hexotic
Yup, it is. I have a different one too sitting here, but it's going to need some work before I like it. This cf one was fairly cheap, and wont need any paint or modification, so I'll give it a shot first. Once I actually have time to prep the car and stick it on, I'll throw some pictures up if I like the result.
So you don't think your gonna use that AutoKitsX spoiler that I sent you, Andy? It may seem like it's not a great fit, but it actually fits pretty well once installed. I think it looked pretty good damn good on my car.

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There is NO comparison!!!!
Yes, I agree... There's definitely no comparison between CF look wrap and real CF! I actually just sent my window trim off to Tony at CF Elements to laminate in real CF... Can't wait to get them back and I can finally be rid of all that chrome trim.
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Originally Posted by 2GoRNot2G
So you don't think your gonna use that AutoKitsX spoiler that I sent you, Andy? It may seem like it's not a great fit, but it actually fits pretty well once installed. I think it looked pretty good damn good on my car.

Yes, I agree... There's definitely no comparison between CF look wrap and real CF! I actually just sent my window trim off to Tony at CF Elements to laminate in real CF... Can't wait to get them back and I can finally be rid of all that chrome trim.
It fits amazingly, but the camera hole being so deep inside, the angle of view is poop. I'm cutting into it and will redo some fiberglass work, paint, then we'll see lol. If not my cousin will end up with it on his G. For now I'll try that cheap cf spoiler. Might swap back and forth haha
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This 3M vinyl "CF" wrap is not making me happy. The adhesive simply doesn't adhere well, which is kind of the whole point of adhesive, so that's a fail. At this point, it's proof-of-concept, though. And the look is interesting, although annoyingly flawed.

Experimenting with wrapping the vertical curvy piece in front of the engine bay panels for the battery and bake MC. Turns out those pieces come completely apart. I'll take pics another time... late. Cold out. Hungry.

And a little embarrassed at my first attempt.

Here, this...


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Old 02-03-2017, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by the93owner
Looks like the spoiler from Ebay, I've got the same one.
LOL. That's why I'm asking...

I got one too!! Good price, and they look great!!

Sean
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There's gloss CF vinyl wrap now, which looks much more realistic than the matte CF I'm used to seeing.
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Made a custom phone mount today.




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Old 02-05-2017, 12:08 AM
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Made a custom phone mount today.



This looks awesome!! Care share some knowledge. I've been looking for a mount just like this.
Old 02-05-2017, 01:39 AM
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i just kind of ripped off the design from proclip. Didnt feel like paying all that money for something I made for $12 lol.
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Fast Intentions

I also made a purchase from Fast Intentions - I ordered the high flow cats (non-resonated) for my G37S sedan matched with Tanabe axleback. Will have video posted when product arrives sometime in early March.


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