Another Interior Carbon Application

SilverSpear · #1 09-21-2009, 06:00 AM

I know, I know... WTF is wrong with this guy and his obsession in CF?

Well this is just an informative thread for those looking for this look inside their cars. Unlike the CF Vinyl, this one is a fabric and is intended to be used INSIDE the car ON TOP OF whatever you want to wrap it with.

This fabric was first raised by John (svxcess), but I guess there was a confusion about it. I am literally seeing members use this fabric in almost all forums, BMW, Mercedes, 350z, STi... and no one complained about its quality and finish. You want a classy but cheaper was to carbon fiber applications inside your car, here is the good stuff.

The secret to its appeal (same as the 3M vinyl) is because it is DRY. By dry I mean it has no glossy look, more like matte. The glossy is reputed to be considered as the bling bling of the interior, hence rice.

Here is John's post:

[QUOTE=svxcess;614359]Over at SAAB Central, someone posted about using the satin finished carbon fiber vinyl with photos. This looks tastefully done and improves on the original factory finishes. However, I can't see any place it could be used on the interior of the SVX and look correct.

SilverSpear · #2 09-21-2009, 06:02 AM

Pictures inside the 350z:

SilverSpear · #3 09-21-2009, 06:03 AM

An idea how to apply it:

Quote:

Originally Posted by somebody

you need the following items;
~very sharp/new exacto knife: art supply or hardware stores
~3M super77 or super90 spray glue: soni posted a pic. in this thread (not sure about how other brands will perform but, super77 is what we used).: art supply or hardware stores
~masking tape: hardware stores
~denatured alcohol: drug stores
~soft cloth
~tools to disassemble/assemble the center console

disassembly
I found this web page.....not sure who but, big thanks.
http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/dash_removal/

Application:
~after disassembly, clean all parts with alcohol.
~cut cloth about 1/2"~3/4" bigger than the part you are covering: it's better to leave a bigger yield...
~once the alcohol is completely dried off / cleaned, apply spray glue.....make sure you cover the whole area
~start from the center & work your way to the edges. DO NOT OVER-STRETCH.
~gently rub the fabric down to the surface. the super77 allows you to make adjustments as you apply....until it dries.

This is the tricky secion....3 pods on the top section:

just take your time, you should be fine.
Let me know if you have any questions.

SilverSpear · #4 09-21-2009, 06:07 AM

And......................

A Supplier for this Material.

I am seriously thinking about the SILVER fabric for my SVX's interior. It is already painted in silver glossy... I think it would look more elegant in that Silver CF fabric.

evilsvx · #5 09-30-2009, 03:03 PM

looks nice.

ShiuludeSVX · #6 10-01-2009, 09:42 AM

I can see how it might not go well in the Svx, but Individual taste has to be considered also. I'm ok with the way they came, but would like to get the interior done after this many years.

Overall, I like the way it looks.

SilverSpear · #7 10-01-2009, 09:55 AM

Hmmm... well I might be wrong again, need to see it in person, but I think the glossy Carbon Fibre finish with the Grey interior will look bad.

On the other hand, the matte Carbon Fibre finish has within it a color similar to the SVX's grey. I think it **might** look nice.

Check the picture above at the level of the AC dials (350z), try to imagine this color with the grey....