rgonza1

I can't seem to find the other thread on this subject. But my carbon fiber vinyl wrap arrived last evening and I thought I would post some after pics.

I purchased a 48 x 12 sheet of Black 3M DI-NOC from Amazon. Cost me like $24 bucks shipped.


I'm pretty pleased with the results. Looking forward to wrapping my center console next.

Ricky

kinglexus99

Looks good. I'm assuming your IS is a non F-Sport? I'm certain the F-Sport comes w/ all of these pieces in faux carbon fiber from factory. I'll have to take a second look at mine next time I drive it. Lol.

rgonza1

Mine is the F Sport model as well. I didn't like the color of the factory trim. I've attached some before pictures.

Need4Speed

Nice Job....!!!!

Looks very clean wrap around tucked in right...

kinglexus99

Ah yes. The factory is just more subtle. I like your wrap more. Good job.

electrohou

Looks great, definitely post pics of the center wrapped in this. Also didn't you say before this was matte black?

TRACKMKIII

Looks awesome!!

rgonza1

The color is matte black.

corradoMR2

Nice work and looks great. Post pics when re-installed.

oddseth

Looks great! Please post some pics once you get these panels installed in the car.

Thunderwuf

Well done. It looks very nice. This is a small investment for making your 3IS more unique. Do share more pictures

rgonza1

For the install I picked up an x-acto knife, high felt edge decal squeegee and nylon fiberglass trim removal tool. Everything including the matte black carbon fiber wrap was purchased from Amazon. I've included links below.

I would also suggest picking up a heat gun. I grabbed mine from Harbor Freight for $14.99. If you have a hair dryer that should work as well.

High Quality Felt Edge Decal Squeegee -
Nylon Fiberglass trim removal tool -
Here is a picture of the driver side front door after reinstalling.

TRACKMKIII

Really looks good. I have wanted to try yhis stuff for awhile....after seeing yours I think its time to give it a try!!

kinglexus99

How difficult is it to get the trim pieces off? Which tool did you use to do it?

rgonza1

It's very easy to remove them. Just make sure you don't use a flat head screwdriver. I included a link in this post on the tools I purchased from Amazon for this job. You can find a trim piece removal tool for as little as $5-10 bucks.