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Old 07-28-11, 01:29 PM
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I've see a few posts about getting a clear 3M bra installed however has anyone tried to make a custom bra for the front using vinyl carbon fiber wrap?

Has anyone tried wrapping any external parts of the SC using the carbon fiber wrap? Side view mirrors, roof, etc.

I tried searching but didn't see any pictures.
Old 07-28-11, 03:57 PM
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I wanted to do my roof but theres noone local.
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I install the 3M dinoc carbon fiber wrap. Its a great product although it is not really made to stop rocks. Its a little thin to be a good paint protection option but is better than nothing. I have never seen anyone make a bra out of it... guess I would have to see it to tell wether I would like it.
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
I wanted to do my roof but theres noone local.
Roof is a great idea
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Originally Posted by redliner8
Roof is a great idea
Looking at the install videos online it seems like you could ask a window tinting shop to do it for you since the procedure and tools required are very similar.
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Good idea been looking for a new mod for the lex. I think CF roof wrap is next. I was going to paint my roof black but i rather the matte CF plus I can take it off later and ill always have white underneath
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I think it looks fine if your sc is modified.



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Originally Posted by zibby07
I've see a few posts about getting a clear 3M bra installed however has anyone tried to make a custom bra for the front using vinyl carbon fiber wrap?

Has anyone tried wrapping any external parts of the SC using the carbon fiber wrap? Side view mirrors, roof, etc.

I tried searching but didn't see any pictures.
here it is pm me for more infor thanks mike
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Originally Posted by talwang
I think it looks fine if your sc is modified.



I think it would look ok if the entire car were coated. But it looks a little goofy only doing the front half in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Liquid SC
I think it would look ok if the entire car were coated. But it looks a little goofy only doing the front half in my opinion.
I only posted one side of that sc on purpose, so our brain will make up the other side to make the whole front carbon fibered. lol

It is a demo car from Fortissimo and is currently for sale in Japan.
Below are the rest of the pics.













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I like the interior. Not a fan of the puzzle design. I'd feel like I was driving an overpriced short bus.
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They have CF in all sorts of colors made by 3M, so would graphite CF roof look good on a graphite SC, silver CF on silver, white CF on GWP?
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That car is real carbon fiber with a clear coat. I would do a search for 3M dinoc.... it will turn up plenty of photos or cars wrapped with that vinyl. It is a much differnt look.
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