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Dry carbon interior??

I could... but I wouldn't.

Honestly... that stuff is just a fabric... if you get some 3M Super77 adhesive and take your time, you can do it yourself quite easily.

I'm gonna stick with actual CF.
kthxbai

never really liked cf interior....dry or wet....fake or real

meh... to each his own. I prefer the cf console liners... things don't chip n scratch like the silvery parts do.

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Originally Posted by Kafka (Post 3204583)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4542399

Can you do this Rev?

I've done the dry with mine and I LOVE it...

Pics or it doesn't exist!

BTW: I love the look of dry carbon fiber. :)

Pics? I would like too, the silver parts on mine are getting scratched easily now.

Actually I would like to have the door insert and that grey section wrapped in soft leather instead.

rarg... dunno why they call it dry carbon.. that's prepreg! This cloth stuff is pretty nice though. I've seen Thunder's and it does look great! It's soft to the touch and it looks good. You can get the same look using real cf by doing a matte finish rather than the glossy which you usually see. But it will never feel like that. My only concern is that I'm not sure how strong the bond is with the stuff.. and therefore how durable it is. Scott.. keep us informed :)

That looks sweet, is that a particular brand of material?

It is but I got it through a custom installer, so I don't know the name. It's a stretchy material. I'll try to get a name for you...

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Originally Posted by rx8thunder (Post 3211663)

Here's some pics

Me like ... a lot! Scott may I spend some time with your car alone please? :naughty:

The Stuff Scott Used will not fade/wear etc. It is extremely durable and water resitant. it is also UV treated so it wont turn yellow like real CF over time if you use the incorrect gel coat.

Scott the interior looks beatiful! Glad you like it ;) definately a very unique RX-8 Interior..

I would have done the same thing! :)

Kris

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Originally Posted by Kris (Post 3211817)

Kris, do you remember the name of the material or where guys can get it? Thx for leading me down this path buddy, I do love it :)

http://www.drycarbonwrap.com/purchase.html

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Having worked with vinyl for years, mainly doing graphic design and application/wrapping, we explored that option. The team was familiar with 3M's printed graphic wraps - basically 3M white vinyl with printed graphics. After deeply researching the market we learned that 3M has released a new product - Di-NOC - which is designed commercial applications (buildings, etc.). One style offered is dry carbon fiber. The weave pattern is amazing. If rotated, the pattern/highlights of gray and black will change to black and gray. There is no other product that will replicate this, other than actual dry carbon.

It features 3M's Controltac™ Plus Graphic Film with Comply™ Performance. That is 3M's fancy speak for the sticky backing. The adhesive is designed to be used in wrap applications and is able to be lifted and repositioned until the proper look is achieved. The cross pattern helps in working out air bubbles, providing you with a channel. Once pressure and heat are applied, it's done.

Other companies use a white vinyl base with a computer printed graphic of carbon fiber layered on the top. This will not reflect light the way the textured weave pattern of the Di-NOC does.

While not true carbon fiber- this is the best substitute that exists at a fraction of the price.

We've seen the Di-NOC for sale elsewhere priced upwards of $60 per sq/ft. No more! We have cut out the middle man and bought in bulk so we can offer introductory pricing starts at $16.25 per square foot.

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Originally Posted by rx8thunder (Post 3211663)

Here's some pics

Ahh that gauge pod looks way too familiar!!! :scared: lol

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Originally Posted by mysql101 (Post 3211848)

http://www.drycarbonwrap.com/purchase.html

This is not the same stuff unfortunately. I have worked with this and its great for outside applications, but its exactly like it states, its a vinyl.

The stuff Scott used is an actual woven fabric, Has texture just like the real deal. No peel and stick backing, it requires helmaprene for adhesion (long lasting adhesion) some people use the 3M adhesive, its okay to use but will eventually lose its tack in the corners and edges. It is also a bit easier to work with as it has some stretch to it.

I have a few extra yards here with me, if any of you are interested PM me and i can work out a deal for it.

The stuff is sourced from a textile Mill in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. It was never meant for automotive application, it was originally intended for commercial displays. The online vendors all over the USA and Canada actually just buy it from the guy here in Toronto. He is a good friend of mine, and was the original vendor who sourced and introduced the stuff to the web.

Kris

Too bad I would never be able to do it myself.

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Originally Posted by Kris (Post 3211817)

The Stuff Scott Used will not fade/wear etc. It is extremely durable and water resitant. it is also UV treated so it wont turn yellow like real CF over time if you use the incorrect gel coat.
Kris

Uhhhhh... that's not actually true... you don't use a gelcoat on an overlay.. you would just seal it with a clearcoat... which as you were saying should have some kinda UV blocking properties... however with real CF it depends on what resin it was made with in any case... some PE's have UV resistant properties.. if it's epoxy you most definately need a UV barrier.