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post Jan 21, 2010 - 4:09 PM
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Alright, so Ive had this sample of carbon fiber fabric sitting around for awhile. Have been looking for a less expensive way to get that CF look without that CF price. After a bit of searching I came across this other automotive forum who were using the fabric as its pretty close to the BMW "Carbon Leather".
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Is after I slapped a small amount on the ashtray lid. But I really want that depth and shine, so i just put some urethane on there and am now awaiting results. Once I get that all nice and coated and sanded I'll throw another pic up on here. But just want to get your guys opinion on this. And keep in mind this is really my first time wrapping anything with anything.
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post Jan 22, 2010 - 5:12 PM
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Ok, so its cured! Snapped a few pics before i go and jack this one up!

Alright, so photobucket is being weird and messing up my pic placement. Anyhow......off to sand!

Alright, after awhile of trying my hands at sanding resin...I got it done. Although there seems to be alot of dust where I live as some of it got mixed in...a reminder for later though. Now I got it sitting with a clear coat.... The more I look at the pics, I really do think that the dry look is much better (and alot easier as well). I think I'll do my other ashtray lid in dry and do a side by side.


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- Spider77   Playing around with Carbon Fiber Fabric   Jan 21, 2010 - 4:09 PM
- - Bigblock   From this pic, it looks like you've done this ...   Jan 21, 2010 - 6:52 PM
- - Spider77   Thanks! The final coat of poly is on. So now...   Jan 21, 2010 - 7:37 PM
- - soulshadow   Looks good, but that top right corner is looking k...   Jan 21, 2010 - 11:08 PM
- - Spider77   Yeah, it is kind of pointy...first time really. I...   Jan 22, 2010 - 9:38 AM
- - yellowchinaman   not bad for a first try. At the moment it litereal...   Jan 22, 2010 - 12:36 PM
- - Spider77   Alright, so after an extensive search of local pla...   Jan 22, 2010 - 2:10 PM
- - SwissFerdi   I like it, who cares if it's a simple process....   Jan 22, 2010 - 2:23 PM
- - Spider77   55" X 36"   Jan 22, 2010 - 3:11 PM
- - Bigblock   Are you going to use some other part(s) as molds? ...   Jan 22, 2010 - 4:17 PM
- - Spider77   Nah, pretty much wrap. Dont really have the time ...   Jan 22, 2010 - 4:19 PM
- - Spider77   Ok, so its cured! Snapped a few pics before i...   Jan 22, 2010 - 5:12 PM
- - yellowchinaman   I like the dry look too but it's not ideal for...   Jan 23, 2010 - 2:35 AM
- - Spider77   Um, what is pen weather conditions?   Jan 23, 2010 - 9:34 AM
- - SwissFerdi   I'm going to guess the elements...having the w...   Jan 23, 2010 - 2:48 PM
- - Spider77   Maybe, but I dont leave my windows down, unless it...   Jan 23, 2010 - 7:14 PM
- - HectortheRican   Niiiice job man, I must say. I'm not too much ...   Jan 24, 2010 - 2:21 AM
- - Spider77   Ok ,so I drove around with this in the car today a...   Jan 25, 2010 - 3:13 PM


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