Anyone Had Experience With Carbon Fibre Film?

[SS8_Gohan]

Hi guys,

have an idea for something, i'm contemplating whether CF film could do the job, instead of paying an extra $200 USD for having the item i want done in CF.

It's just a plastic blade of sorts, so not a complicated shape, it would be exposed to the elements (ie, the outside of the car) but wondering if Carbon Fibre film would be ok

Is it just really shitty stuff? or once it's stuck, it's stuck on?

I know the B pillar garnishes from Nismo are just a sticker really, and you can get cf stickers for the rear spoiler etc, so i guess it can be done...

but has anyone actually used CF film before?

cheers,

daniel

[skybarge]

i wouldn't recommend it, i had it stuck on my center console(round hte stereo) it flaked off after being in the sun for a few months, i think it'd be worse being exposed to the conditions, especially with any rain which could get in, it'll also fade rather fast being vinyl

i reckon go CF even if it's expensive damn it looks fine

[SS8_Gohan]

hmmm... what brand did you use?

because from the ebay searching, it seemed some are meant for exterior and some aren't...

$10 film or $200 USD cf part.... i'd be inclined to just buy a real good quality film for like $20

but yeah, if it's shit... well.... yeah

thanks for the reply mate,

anyone else used this stuff?

[DECIM8]

Yeap .. Hasnt come off yet but use a hair dryer to mold it and it sticks awhile .. I also added liquid nails to edges to form perm bond .. abit risky tho

[SS8_Gohan]

got piccies??

are you talking Nismo stuff or generic CF film?

cheers

[DECIM8]

generic crap .. its in kmart repco etc.. its just new cause I havnt seen it before also comes in tint and coloured tinted plastic .. chrome - purple etc ..

[SS8_Gohan]

what did you add it to?

how long has it been on?

[MoogLe]

i've thought about trying that film and then spraying a clear coat over it to conserve it

[SS8_Gohan]

there's an idea? well, if i go ahead with it all, i'll def keep that i mind.

is clear coat (in a can?) readily available?

means i can polish it , should add some nice reflective depth to it as well...

[Mikyel]

just dont get carbon film from ebay.. dont look like carbon at all but stick pretty well..

all the bubbles gone after been on the sun for few days like tint and stick properly..

you can get real carbon from italy for $30.. 30 cm X 30 cm

just need to put resin on top..

[Noy]

you dont need to get carbon from italy.. there is plenty of shops that can supply carbon here in Oz..

i'm sure UAS sells those garnish's in carbon... i wouldn't buy the film as it gets broken down by UV rays turns a funny colour and looks like, well shit.

if they dont i'm sure SATANIC i think his username is on here can get them for you...

[sublimecarbon]

In my experience ive found that the 3M Di-Noc CA-421 Carbon fiber film is the best! It looks just like the real thing and is self adhesive - fairly easy to apply.

It is available in Australia on Ebay by searching ‘3M carbon’ or at

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...#ht_7065wt_1107

or you can contact me for details. I have alot of experience with this film!

[sublimecarbon]

In my experience ive found that the 3M Di-Noc CA-421 Carbon fiber film is the best! It looks just like the real thing and is self adhesive - fairly easy to apply.

It is available in Australia on Ebay by searching ‘3M carbon’ or at

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...#ht_7065wt_1107

or you can contact me for details. I have alot of experience with this film!

[75coupe]

if you get decent quality stuff that has no texture it will be fine, clear coating wont be needed and wont stop if from fading, if its good quality they should supply an direct sun outdoor lifespan.

if vinyl is decent quality it should not peel off... I personally would never use carbon film, as I dont believe the carbon look will last, its just printed on, where as solid colour vinyl will keep its colour for years as its the actual colour of the material not a colour printed on white vinyl or anything like that.

Go real carbon, they its guaranteed to look good and wont be an issue in the future.

[sublimecarbon]

In my experience ive found that the 3M Di-Noc CA-421 Carbon fiber film is the best! It looks just like the real thing and is self adhesive - fairly easy to apply.

It is available in Australia on Ebay by searching ‘3M carbon’ or at

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...#ht_7065wt_1107

or you can contact me for details. I have alot of experience with this film!

[sublimecarbon]

if you get decent quality stuff that has no texture it will be fine, clear coating wont be needed and wont stop if from fading, if its good quality they should supply an direct sun outdoor lifespan.

if vinyl is decent quality it should not peel off... I personally would never use carbon film, as I dont believe the carbon look will last, its just printed on, where as solid colour vinyl will keep its colour for years as its the actual colour of the material not a colour printed on white vinyl or anything like that.

Go real carbon, they its guaranteed to look good and wont be an issue in the future.

The 3M CA-421 is a textured pattern that reflects the light NOT printed. It really does look good!