DIY carbon wrap

[mcbutler]

Having received an insane quote of £500 inc VAT to hydrodip my cars interior in a carbon effect i decided to give wrapping the items myself a go.
I was also surprised to learn that hydrodipping just uses car paint which I am sure would eventually scuff/scratch in areas like centre console.

So, I bouth a small roll of 7D gloss black carbon wrap £12, went and got my adjustable heat gun set it to 160 deg C and a tin of degreaser/cloth and off i went.
Its not easy to be sure but its certainly doable (is that a word?).

Doing it a piece at a time and if its a fail itll all peel off easily with no marking anyway.

Example below

 

[birdy_z4]

Re did mine with a kit from Ali, which I am very happy with

 

[Smartbear]

I wrapped my e85 interior door handles to cover scratches, i used 3m vinyl and after 3 years they were still in good condition.
Rob

 

[SiJar]

That price for Hydro dipping seemed very expensive, mine cost me £140 on my E86 three pieces only 18 months ago.

 

[Tom2207]

I wrapped my e85 interior door handles to cover scratches, i used 3m vinyl and after 3 years they were still in good condition.
Rob

I think they lacquer over hydro with 2 pack clear and thats why its tough.

 

[mr.tourette]

That price for Hydro dipping seemed very expensive, mine cost me £140 on my E86 three pieces only 18 months ago.

Agreed, I paid around 90 quid to have the 2 pieces on the dash done

 

[B21]

Having received an insane quote of £500 inc VAT to hydrodip my cars interior in a carbon effect i decided to give wrapping the items myself a go.
I was also surprised to learn that hydrodipping just uses car paint which I am sure would eventually scuff/scratch in areas like centre console.

So, I bouth a small roll of 7D gloss black carbon wrap £12, went and got my adjustable heat gun set it to 160 deg C and a tin of degreaser/cloth and off i went.
Its not easy to be sure but its certainly doable (is that a word?).

Doing it a piece at a time and if its a fail itll all peel off easily with no marking anyway.

Example below

A for effort..well done

 

[mcbutler]

That price for Hydro dipping seemed very expensive, mine cost me £140 on my E86 three pieces only 18 months ago.

I was quoted on 10 pieces, because it is dark wood they would need spraying in an even undercoat before dipping - hence the price.

 

[mcbutler]

That price for Hydro dipping seemed very expensive, mine cost me £140 on my E86 three pieces only 18 months ago.

I was quoted on 10 pieces, because it is dark wood they would need spraying in an even undercoat before dipping - hence the price.

Re did mine with a kit from Ali, which I am very happy with

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Did the kit come pre-cut?

 

[birdy_z4]

Yes all pre cut

Door, front dial, side dial and the centre console where the get stick is

 

[birdy_z4]

Gear stick lol