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Old 02-23-11, 04:34 PM
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Default Installed 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl on Interior

So here is what I did a few days ago. I think it came out pretty good. I liked the wood paneling, but the bone head previous owner must have used a bad solvent on the paneling above the glove box. It was dulled and cloudy. So I think this is a great alternative to purchasing replacement wood. Was easy to work with and looks clean.

Old 02-23-11, 04:37 PM
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Came out pretty clean. Tighten up some of that paneling and you'll be golden.
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Yeah I did it at work at about 2 in the morning. In the day light I can see some spots that need attention.
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Looks good, I hope to be getting some Di-NOC soon.
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Look on eBay. I got a 12x48" piece for $22 and it was plenty for both doors, the dash and the shifter panel.
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Very nice
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nice job, nows time to reupholster that seat haha
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Wow that looks really good! I think I'm gunna do it.
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Originally Posted by Li Ls4
nice job, nows time to reupholster that seat haha


hahah agreed on that.. but other than that looks great
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What's wrong with my seats. I call it the worn look. Yeah, full interior refurb in the plans, but this was easy affordable quick thing to do. Gotta focus on my suspension first.
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Originally Posted by brad11140
What's wrong with my seats. I call it the worn look. Yeah, full interior refurb in the plans, but this was easy affordable quick thing to do. Gotta focus on my suspension first.
i got that worn look too.. front and back seat..
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Looks much better than the wood. I plan on doing this soon.
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i have never been a fan of the carbon fibre in place of wood grain but i have to admit it seems like an affordable upgrade that if done properly can be a nice addition to the interior.

it is just my taste that i prefer the woodgrain but it seems as though alot of people like the carbon fibre in place of it---just comes down to taste i guess

yours looks like it was done well congrats ------thanks for sharing
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I'm with you Wiley. I really like the wood grain, but it really looked bad. I have seen that the sell this di-noc in a wood grain, so that is an option as well. I think the carbon fiber looks sporty. An acceptable alternative for me.
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Looks like a damn tiger sat in your car.

CF Dinoc only looks good with gray and black interiors. It looks dumb in tan ones, just my opinion of course.

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