Trying Forged Carbon Fiber Wrap
Discussion
I'm on the fence about getting the interior bits in Forged Carbon Fiber. Got this wrap of Amazon to see if I like the look, as it can be reversed. If I still dig it in a few weeks, I'll get the interior parts made. I know there were a few others interested in forged carbon on the 6speedonline thread, hopefully there is a group buy in the near future. Cost for 2 rolls was about $30 USD shipped.
This is decent wrap material, but certainly not "high end". Pattern looks great, until you put it next to real forged carbon. Still the color tones are close so I can see how the car looks with most of the interior metal deleted. The chrome stick shift surround will be done in standard carbon fiber or satin black. Have to see which looks better. I think the chrome will be too bright.
While I was in there, I replaced the Nav gears with the kit from Rich Redpants . Super easy, and fantastic walk through video. Was able to keep up in real time, maybe a 10 minute job once the slope was out.
Ski Slope
Door Sills
Had to completely disassemble the radio console to wrap it. Note to self...don't let all the control buttons fall out. They only go in one way. Literally took 20 minutes to get them in order again. Each button is different from all the others.
Bottom flat panel, wrapped.
Wrapped the chrome surround in regular carbon fiber.
Wrapping the accesory bin proved a challenge to get right. I ended up painting the sides black.
You have to remove all components on the back off to wrap right. Take pics and keep track of where everything goes. Had to completely disassemble the entire radio console to wrap it. Note to self...don't let all the control buttons fall out. They only go in one way. Literally took 20 minutes to get them in order again. Each button is different from all the others.
Radio console done.
And installed.
Hopefully, I'll get the door handles done tomorrow. Going to be challenging by the pull handle. Might have to use 2 pieces there, don't think it will stretch enough.
This is decent wrap material, but certainly not "high end". Pattern looks great, until you put it next to real forged carbon. Still the color tones are close so I can see how the car looks with most of the interior metal deleted. The chrome stick shift surround will be done in standard carbon fiber or satin black. Have to see which looks better. I think the chrome will be too bright.
While I was in there, I replaced the Nav gears with the kit from Rich Redpants . Super easy, and fantastic walk through video. Was able to keep up in real time, maybe a 10 minute job once the slope was out.
Ski Slope
Door Sills
Had to completely disassemble the radio console to wrap it. Note to self...don't let all the control buttons fall out. They only go in one way. Literally took 20 minutes to get them in order again. Each button is different from all the others.
Bottom flat panel, wrapped.
Wrapped the chrome surround in regular carbon fiber.
Wrapping the accesory bin proved a challenge to get right. I ended up painting the sides black.
You have to remove all components on the back off to wrap right. Take pics and keep track of where everything goes. Had to completely disassemble the entire radio console to wrap it. Note to self...don't let all the control buttons fall out. They only go in one way. Literally took 20 minutes to get them in order again. Each button is different from all the others.
Radio console done.
And installed.
Hopefully, I'll get the door handles done tomorrow. Going to be challenging by the pull handle. Might have to use 2 pieces there, don't think it will stretch enough.
I like that and the satin finish would be far better than my gloss black that shows not only the smallest fingerprint, but atmospheric dust just minutes after it has been cleaned.
As mentioned above, I am not overly keen on the different selector surround, maybe gloss black would be better to match the remaining black on the radio fascia for contrast, and the flooring is certainly an acquired taste.
Nice job though as you have done it yourself on a very favorable budget.
As mentioned above, I am not overly keen on the different selector surround, maybe gloss black would be better to match the remaining black on the radio fascia for contrast, and the flooring is certainly an acquired taste.
Nice job though as you have done it yourself on a very favorable budget.
ds666 said:
Those mats.....
Making me dizzy .
lol. Not for everyone, though I have received a lot of compliments. Look far better in person.Making me dizzy .
I live in Florida near the beach. I fight sand daily. I needed more than just regular floor mats. Weather techs look far worse and cheap. This was one of the only other styles that went up the sides so far.
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