Carbon wrap

[JLister]

Thinking of carbon wrapping some parts on my car, but just wondering how to do it without getting any creases?

 

[Kieran..]

hairdryer mate, heat it up and it sort stretches

 

[JLister]

Thought it might have been something like that. Thanks alot

 

[davo172]

Get the proper 3M wrap thou not the cheap sh*t !

 

[JLister]

Is this one alright?
http://www.vipergrafix.co.uk/carbon-sheets-c-201.html

 

[cliojack]

yea

 

[JLister]

Cheers mate

 

[SimonR.]

3M is great. Cheap eBay stuff just doesn't work.

Loads of videos on eBay though mate, worth a go.

 

[Space Cadet]

The 3m stuff can take quite a bit of heat, so if you have a heat-gun use it. Start off on say 1/3rd power and see if that's enough. Don’t hold the gun too near the wrap, start off from say 8 inches and then either move the gun nearer or turn the heat up as you get used to working the wrap. Don’t be afraid to stretch it to wrap around curves and once on it can be pulled off and reapplied if you mess up. Best just to do literally a cm at a time. Will take you ages but its very satisfying once you finish a piece. (Have done my mirrors, side-strips and bullets, spoiler, roof and rear wiper surround.)

Also try this site: http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments/carbon-fibre-vinyl.aspx

 

[JLister]

Ok mate will do that when i get it. Thanks alot for all the help guys

 

[ElkWorks]

3m is okay, its better for beginners as its thick, there are better glossier versions out there though if you know what you're doing.

Hexxis make a real thick one that doesnt scratch as easy as the 3M, but its mega pricey

 

[Cr33do]

I have used 3M and I like it. Having said that, applying the wrap around some curves can be difficult. I have done my fog light covers, which were easy, but the wing mirrors frustrated the hell out of me. Trying to end up at a spot where the vinyl hasnt gathered is a bit of a pain. I nearly gave up halfway through but persevered and glad I did. A bonnet would be easy by comparison. A hairdryer is fine for heating btw and I found a coat or two of lacquer provides a better look.

Suppose its like everything - practice makes perfect

 

[MatthewR]

Looking at doing my roof in this 3m black carbon vinyl. anyone now the dimensions so i can have a quick look on the web at prices and compare with a full service (supply and fit).

 

[Space Cadet]

Looking at doing my roof in this 3m black carbon vinyl. anyone now the dimensions so i can have a quick look on the web at prices and compare with a full service (supply and fit).

3M comes in 122cm wide rolls, from memory I needed about 165cm to do the roof and have enough spare to hold onto you need a few cm’s spare to fold/wrap around all the edges.