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DIY OEM Carbon Fiber Part Wrapping
03-16-09, 08:00 PM
#1
DIY OEM Carbon Fiber Part Wrapping
I was asked to make a DIY so here it goes.. I already wrapped the 7 interior trim pieces and did not plan on redoing them so I decided to wrap my vents which is the same process.
To remove the OEM trim please follow this DIY by Tim817 https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...en-moving.html
This will show you how to disassemble the Middle console. To remove the window switches, simply pull on them. There are 2 clips on each one. Once removed remove the actual trim plates from the assembly by unscrewing all of the switches and ashtray cover etc.
I was tired of my overlays and wanted something with the feel of a OEM Direct replacement and have been searching for companies willing to take it on and not break my bank. Well I have yet to find one lol. So I just did it myself. I am going to get them all cleared sometime before summer but I need rims and asap because HIN is coming up soon and I want to enter my car.
Tricks to Center Console!!!
Smooth out the face of the shifter panel and let it dry. After it is dry, get a really sharp razor blade and cut it out precisely. It took me 2 times until I was happy with the outcome.
The edges do fray sometimes if you do not cut it all the way through and try to pull.
If you want to clear it after you will need to add layers of resin with continuous wetsanding. Once you have 3 or 4 layers and sanded until completely dull, you can then add the clear coat making it look as if it came from the factory!
Good luck to everyone and if you have any questions, let me know!
To remove the OEM trim please follow this DIY by Tim817 https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...en-moving.html
This will show you how to disassemble the Middle console. To remove the window switches, simply pull on them. There are 2 clips on each one. Once removed remove the actual trim plates from the assembly by unscrewing all of the switches and ashtray cover etc.
I was tired of my overlays and wanted something with the feel of a OEM Direct replacement and have been searching for companies willing to take it on and not break my bank. Well I have yet to find one lol. So I just did it myself. I am going to get them all cleared sometime before summer but I need rims and asap because HIN is coming up soon and I want to enter my car.
Tricks to Center Console!!!
Smooth out the face of the shifter panel and let it dry. After it is dry, get a really sharp razor blade and cut it out precisely. It took me 2 times until I was happy with the outcome.
The edges do fray sometimes if you do not cut it all the way through and try to pull.
If you want to clear it after you will need to add layers of resin with continuous wetsanding. Once you have 3 or 4 layers and sanded until completely dull, you can then add the clear coat making it look as if it came from the factory!
Good luck to everyone and if you have any questions, let me know!
Last edited by PaPaHoFF; 03-16-09 at 09:08 PM.
03-16-09, 08:00 PM
#2
Materials:
3M Spray Trim Adhesive Clear
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner
Carbon Fiber Twill Cloth
Scissors
Philips Screw Driver
Gloves
You can get the cloth anywhere but the cloth used in this was purchased from sales@euro-dyne.com.
Step 1: Remove the Vents
To remove the vents, simply open the door and pull of the side panel from the dash.
Next you have to pull out the vent. Pull it straight out until it becomes loose.
Un-clip the vent in the back and repeat the process on the other side.
Step 2: Disassemble the Vents
Here is a picture of the vent housing after you remove it from the car.
To disassemble the housing to take off the face plate, simply unscrew and unhitch the clips holding it together.
Last edited by PaPaHoFF; 03-16-09 at 09:02 PM.
03-16-09, 08:01 PM
#3
After seperating the face plate from the housing, you should be stuck with something similar to this.
Step 3: Cut the cloth and prepare to wrap
Cut a big enough piece to be able to work the cloth onto the trim easily without the possibility of not having enough.
Step 4: Spray the trim
Now you want to spray the trim with a decent amount of adhesive so that it is covered. 2 to 3 light coats is ideal.
Step 5: Begin to wrap
The first step I take when doing any trim is to get the face of it nice and flat. After getting the face nice and flat you will start to notice where some cuts need to be made.
When making the cuts, use a sharp razor or something similar and carfully cut diagonal from the corners and a line straight across connecting all 4 cuts.
Now that you made the cuts, flip it around and spray another light coat around the inside of the edge so when you go to stretch the corners back, they stick.
After you got the corners to stay, it should look something like this.
Repeat the same process for any other holes you may need to make.
Step 6: Finish up the wrapping
Now that you have your face and all of the holes wrapped and looking good, you want to go back and finish up the outer edges.
The easiest way to do so is to flip the trim upside down again and peel back the extra cloth a little to about the edge before the flat face of the trim.
Step 3: Cut the cloth and prepare to wrap
Cut a big enough piece to be able to work the cloth onto the trim easily without the possibility of not having enough.
Step 4: Spray the trim
Now you want to spray the trim with a decent amount of adhesive so that it is covered. 2 to 3 light coats is ideal.
Step 5: Begin to wrap
The first step I take when doing any trim is to get the face of it nice and flat. After getting the face nice and flat you will start to notice where some cuts need to be made.
When making the cuts, use a sharp razor or something similar and carfully cut diagonal from the corners and a line straight across connecting all 4 cuts.
Now that you made the cuts, flip it around and spray another light coat around the inside of the edge so when you go to stretch the corners back, they stick.
After you got the corners to stay, it should look something like this.
Repeat the same process for any other holes you may need to make.
Step 6: Finish up the wrapping
Now that you have your face and all of the holes wrapped and looking good, you want to go back and finish up the outer edges.
The easiest way to do so is to flip the trim upside down again and peel back the extra cloth a little to about the edge before the flat face of the trim.
Last edited by PaPaHoFF; 03-16-09 at 09:01 PM.
03-16-09, 08:02 PM
#4
Simply just work the edges until it sticks and leave to dry for a couple of hours.
Step 7: Trimming the extra
Now that your piece is dry, simply cut off a majority of the extra trim leaving just a little bit to go around the edges.
Razor blade is preferred but a scissor can also work.
Step 8: FINISHED!! Reinstall
Now you are done and you have a sweet looking product. You want to spray a little of the Adhesive cleaner on a cloth and wipe down the part to remove any possible residue on the Carbon Fiber Side.
After it is cleaned reinstall and you have yourself a sweet looking interior!!!
Reinstalled!
Step 7: Trimming the extra
Now that your piece is dry, simply cut off a majority of the extra trim leaving just a little bit to go around the edges.
Razor blade is preferred but a scissor can also work.
Step 8: FINISHED!! Reinstall
Now you are done and you have a sweet looking product. You want to spray a little of the Adhesive cleaner on a cloth and wipe down the part to remove any possible residue on the Carbon Fiber Side.
After it is cleaned reinstall and you have yourself a sweet looking interior!!!
Reinstalled!
Last edited by PaPaHoFF; 03-16-09 at 09:00 PM.
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