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Old 07-31-12, 01:30 PM
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Default My first attempt at carbon fiber skinning

Hey guys, a few days ago i decided to give carbon fiber skinning a try and i think it came out well, i think the second time around will be better but im happy with the results. Let me know what you guys think!






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Old 07-31-12, 01:39 PM
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Came out way better than my attempt. Good job
Old 07-31-12, 02:06 PM
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looks very good!! gj!
Old 07-31-12, 02:10 PM
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Could you share the products used and where you got them from? The cost would also be welcomed. Thanks!
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clean job looks professional
Old 07-31-12, 02:21 PM
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I want!! Looks great!
Old 07-31-12, 02:27 PM
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That looks awesome. Share your links and write us a how-to or at least a review. I've been looking at this a while but don't want to leave anything to chance.
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I need to get around to doing this. Saw a DIY a while back. Where did u get ur materials and how long did it take to do?
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thats looks very good bro....
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Looks really good! I need to try this one of these days.
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real glossy look > matte look
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Looks clean!
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Make a diy or at least show us where u got your stuff or something everyone is dieing to do this mod!!
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Wow that looks great! A lot cleaner looking then some of the other DIY jobs i've seen here.
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that's a clean presentation,pictures speaks for itself.


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