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adamski_306

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I know theres probably going to be some mixed responses about this but has anyone used the 3M DI-NOC carbon Fibre vinyl? I watched a few vids on youtube of people using it and decided to give it a try, as i'm on a budget and can't afford the proper stuff.

There was a guy on ebay selling some 300x500mm sheets for
Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:01
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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:24
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Yeah once its heated up it goes really supple and a little stretchy, so its easy enough to get rid of any bubbles.

one sheet is more than enough to do two mirrors and a pair of petrol caps Big grin
Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:27
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thats a fair effort for a first try! my mirror covers were scratched to buggery so i decideds to paint them metalic black, the same as my wheels but it looks utterly w*nk tbh, this could be an alternative Thumbs up
Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:29
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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:29
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from experience it looks ok when first applied, but if you dont leave enough overlap it tends to fold back over the edges after a few weeks and looks shite. best bet would probably be leave an inch on all the way round, fold it over onto the underside and then use some better adhesive to fix it on the edges.

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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:31
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Looks good but it needs a gloss/shine finish to it to give a more 'real' effect. Do you know if you can lacquer over it?
Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:32
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It is over lapped all the way round, and it was pretty sticky stuff to be fair.

At the end of the day it hasn't cost much, or taken long to do so only time will tell i suppose. But I'm impressed with the finish myself.
Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:34
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bongo dts wrote:
Looks good but it needs a gloss/shine finish to it to give a more 'real' effect. Do you know if you can lacquer over it?


I'm not sure to be honest, it isn't a smooth finish vinyl, although i have read about having it laquered but i can't remember where?? Hmmm

Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 02:36
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i have some di-noc waiting for my ///M Ninja

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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 03:30
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Seems to be the new thing this matt carbon look. The guy who does our wraps for us has done a few minis and although It's not for me it does look pretty good, even if it is stupidly expensive. LOL

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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 23:27
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Hmm wonder how much AdamB can get some from his suppliers for...

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Posted 8th Mar 2010 at 23:38
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Its farking expensive and i'm really not sure how you got bubbles in it as its a bubblefree adhesive. Anyhoo looks like another company (Oracal) has jumped on the ever-increasing bandwagon and is producing something similar for half the cost. Not tried it yet - got a swatch and thats about it.

You should always leave a good 10mm if possible to overlap and nail down the edges on any wrap, especially if you want it to last for any time. You could use a cast laminate strip to help secure it. Don't see why you couldn't liquid laminate it to give it a deep gloss, but would have to be fairly thin to keep its conformability.

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Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:05
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Adam,can you wrap cyclons? Hmm
Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:09
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Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:13
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Quite possibly yes actually - quite happy to try one! Will have to figure out where to put the edge of the vinyl is all. Smile

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Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:15
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I was thinking more carbon fibre masks. Yes

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Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:17
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adam b wrote:
Quite possibly yes actually - quite happy to try one! Will have to figure out where to put the edge of the vinyl is all. Smile


Want to to wrap some for me as payment for those lovely rallye seats your wafting up? Wink
Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 00:25
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adam b wrote:
i'm really not sure how you got bubbles in it as its a bubblefree adhesive


I'm not sure either, but as said, i got rid of them after the pics were taken. I have since done the other mirror cover sucessfully and the filler cap strips too. I'll put some pics up shortly.
Posted 9th Mar 2010 at 01:35
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I was looking at some of this in Halfords the other day as my B pillar is looking untidy, although i`m guessing i would need a fair bit to do both. What are your opinions guys?

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Posted 5th Apr 2010 at 22:42
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storm-photographique wrote:
I was looking at some of this in Halfords the other day as my B pillar is looking untidy, although i`m guessing i would need a fair bit to do both. What are your opinions guys?


Is it the 3M stuff in Halfords? It might look a little odd if its the only carbon bits on your car. Though it is painted underneath those b pillar strips, so you could peel them off and give it a clean, depending on the colour of your car, it can look spot on Thumbs up
Posted 6th Apr 2010 at 02:18
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I've stuck some on my b-pillar today, 'cause all my old vinyl had cracked off and looked shit.

IMO it looks really nice - if your around real carbon you can see it's not real, but the texture and shimmer it has makes it look quite good anyway.
I'll get some pics if I have chance 'fore it gets dark (changing a gasket on the gearbox atm)

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Posted 9th Apr 2010 at 23:03
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would it stick to side rub strips
Posted 9th Apr 2010 at 23:05
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Probably if you warmed it up, it's pretty damned sticky, easy to work with too as it's thicker than normal vinyl and the adhesive is slightly spongy.

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Posted 9th Apr 2010 at 23:18
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Right then guys you can buy it from William Smith http://www.williamsmith.co.uk for £29.99 1220x1000.

Pretty bargainous price that, but might not include postage. Its on offer at the moment.

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