I've removed all my metal interior trim and door handles to freshen them up. I cant decide on what to do with them. Do I carbon dip them or do I carbon wrap them. Has any one any advice on doing this? Costs and durability and looks, as I dont want to have to then repeat the process further down the line.
Interior trim wrap or carbon dip
- Thread starter jamiecarpenter
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As far as im aware there about as common as rocking horse s**t and would be out of my budget I'd imagine.
looks excellent. Reading online it suggests that carbon wrap may only last 5 to 7 years. not sure whether this means coming un stuck or wearing out whats your opinion?
jamiecarpenter said:
The problem is on the edges where extreme sun heat can cause it to bubble/lift. I had to take my dash off and re heat the edges with the heat gun but probably more to do with not getting it quite hot enough first time around as I was worried about going to far and melting it causing a split. Feels pretty robust otherwise. I imagine hydro-dipping is just as vulnerable to scratches from keys/handbags etc
I carbon skinned my dash, door handles and centre consoles. It was a time consuming process, but the finish is durable and looks like the real thing.
There was enough in this kit to do the whole lot:
XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning Starter Kit - Easy Composites
Bit of advice if you go down this route:
- Buy several extra paint brushes, gloves, stirrers and paper cups as they are one shot use with this.
-Watch the how to guide several times before attempting it.
-Paint the parts matt black before applying first resin coat (so the silver doesn't show through the weave).
I will try to find some picture of it to post when I get home.
There was enough in this kit to do the whole lot:
XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning Starter Kit - Easy Composites
Bit of advice if you go down this route:
- Buy several extra paint brushes, gloves, stirrers and paper cups as they are one shot use with this.
-Watch the how to guide several times before attempting it.
-Paint the parts matt black before applying first resin coat (so the silver doesn't show through the weave).
I will try to find some picture of it to post when I get home.
dip em..quickest and easiest solution and looks great if done well