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Fake Carbon Fiber

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by Salty_Dog, Feb 27, 2009.

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What do you think of fake Carbon Fiber?

It looks Ricey 0 vote(s) 0.0%
If done properly, it can look good. 17 vote(s) 100.0%
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    Salty_Dog Old Fart

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    Fake Carbon Fiber

    What about fake (Peel and Stick) carbon fiber?
    Salty_Dog, Feb 27, 2009
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    Graphiterolla Member

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    I wouldn't do it. It won't look good. Don't know what kind of application you are trying (i.e. peel and stick interior).
    Graphiterolla, Feb 27, 2009
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    D Matrix Member

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    lame
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    JordanInc ZZE110

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    it depends. If it's interior stuff, I suppose it's fine if done correctly, but most def not exterior applications
    JordanInc, Feb 27, 2009
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    nyrican52884 Active Member

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    You could always paint to make it look like carbon fiber
    nyrican52884, Feb 27, 2009
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    Ares Active Member

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    Some fakes are okay when done right.

    Example of fake BBS wheels:
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    EDIT:
    I honestly have not seen fake carbon fiber used.
    Ares, Feb 27, 2009
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    No!
    GSE21tuner, Feb 28, 2009
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    it depends!
    Legit01Rolla, Feb 28, 2009
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    I was thinking, what is you use it on some exterior part, like side skirts. Then you put a clear coat over it. But it has to be a good job of the peel and stick cf. How's about that?
    It's either that or buy a body kit for another car and custom fit it. But how you going bondo over the cf. I don't know.
    keolaaina, Mar 5, 2009
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    Actually, I was thinking of using it to dress up the interior a little. I would never do anything like covering the hood or trunk with it.

    I liked that topshopcarbon.com site PNYK33 gave us, except it doesn't have squat for the Rollas.

    I guess I could buy the raw CF sheets and make my own. NOT!

    Chances are that the Peel & Stick vinyl won't stand up to the chemicals in the Cear Coat.
    Salty_Dog, Mar 5, 2009
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