I don't think it would be that big of a deal to pull it off and reapply fresh.

my 3M sheet came in as well so made below... :p


http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...4-b-pillar.jpg

didn't have to remove and wrapped around the sides.

door jam side:
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...5-closeup1.jpg

window side:
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...6-closeup2.jpg

ofcourse we need CF door trims as well... :p i have real CF overlays coming to me
next week but oh well..

took me some time to get it just right...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...9-template.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...river-trim.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...enger-trim.jpg

:p

Nice^^

Finished my rear valence, plus took some new daytime pics.

http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...r-b-pillar.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...lled-fangs.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...-b-pillars.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...oc-fangs-2.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...ar-valence.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/tongm...ar-valence.jpg

That came out really nice.

Thanks. The fangs were the most difficult to do. All the other pieces were cake. I got plenty of di noc left to do the interior. Should I attempt to cover my Nissan and 370z emblems or the mustache above the fangs?

how about the black plastic parts on our F-150 side mirrors...? not the painted part, just the black plastic...
AWESOME JOB BTW!! :tup:

I was wondering if it was possible to wrap the side b-pillars without removing them, good job again bro

yah, just make sure you clean the area with rubbing alcohol before (the side and wraparound back side edge), make your template, cut it to size, dry place it onto the trim, heat it a little bit, use your nail or plastic razor/squeegee and push it into the gap. i did the same for the door trims as well. perfect finish. :p

looking good, tongman! :tup: i could see myself doing the front fang but that rear looked pretty intimidating! (so i just bought the fujimura auto diffuser for that :icon17: )

well done.

Trust me. The rear was so easy compared to the front fangs. BTW, what size sheet did you ordered?

i already have CF fangs so im all set. :tup: i just got the 4ft roll. it's perfect for doing interior and the b-pillars. i still got some left. i was hoping to do the guage hats but i have to break the posts inorder to remove them. :icon14: service manual illustration and actual post locations were COMPLETELY different. :eekdance:

some more fun stuff i did today... :yum:



http://www.the370z.com/members/kensa...-hu-after2.jpg

^I've been wondering what that would look like for the longest time, thanks for posting the picture (any others?) I was actually thinking about buying that kit from carID, and just putting the overlay around the Nav.

couple more...

top triangle trim on the door by the handle...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensa...r-top-trim.jpg

and steering wheel trim (volume up/down button piece)...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensa...wheel-trim.jpg

I have some of that vinyl coming to my house, so for that volume piece did you make a template, then trace it on the carbon vinyl?

basically all the pieces including the b-pillar i made a template first and traced it to the backside of the 3M sheets. remember to flip the template over otherwise you get a mirror image vinyl. :rofl2:

for making the template, i recommend you use a blank piece of paper and a stylus (or anything dull) to get the general shape and outline. also use your fingers to press and get the general outline. then cut a tad larger than the traced indent and keep trimming it until you get the right size. use a pen/pencil to take notes on the template and cut.

if you screw up and cut too much, no worries. just use masking tape from both sides and cut it again. no need to start from scratch. :icon17:

can't forget the visors. :p

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensa...781-visor2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensa...780-visor1.jpg

i think im pretty much done for now. i still have a good 12x12 inch size left. :D
so, the 4ft roll will be plenty to do the interior and B-Pillars.

awesome, dude!
loving your works!

thanks vancouverz34! :p

Hey kenchan, how did you make the template for the steering wheel volume area? It's soo small, I can't figure out how to do these stupid templates, lol

:D hahahaha, its the same as the others. Piece of paper over the trim, use a stylus or nails to press and trace the overall size and dim, do a rough cut with scissors, go back to your trim and use a pen and scissors/knife and cut to size. :)

Hey, it took me 2 hours but I think I got that steering wheel volume piece the closest it's going to get. Is yours "perfect" or close enough? I used see-through plastic sheets to make my template. It's too dark now, so I'll try stick the piece on tomorrow while it's light out & I'm refreshed. I'll tell ya kenchan, you def make it look easy.

yes, mines is a perfect fit over the entire trim. i used my heatgun and a squeegee to press the wrap portion into the opening of the switch so that it does not obstruct the volume rocker itself. it's a very clean look. :tup:

ya, I tried to cut all the trim away before im going to apply it, there has got to be an easier way to do these pieces, lol All I have is a blow dryer, wil that work?

yes, blowdriver will work just fine. you dont need a whole lot of heat.

i use these small fiskar scissors to do precise cutting on the vinyl.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Amazon.com: Fiskars 94817797 5 Micro-tip scissors, double thumb loops, 1-3/4 cut, orange: Home & Garden

also Olfa knife. mine looks a tad different and black, but same high quality...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Amazon.com: OLFA 5018 SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide Lock Utility Knife: Home & Garden

and hard squeegee, but these plastic razors work well too...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Amazon.com: Plastic Razor Blades 100 Pcs: Automotive

here's the small embossing heat gun i use. mine's a different color but pretty much the same thing.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Amazon.com: Uchida Embossing Heat Tool with Stand-120V, 360W: Home & Garden

oh yah, dont forget the mini LED flashlight to inspect your work. :D

http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Grio...32844?$detail$

12 LED Flashlight - Lighting & Power - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage

dont forget the fine point tweezers too... :p

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Grobet-57591-S...8560913&sr=8-1

small triangle ruler
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

metal ruler (plastic slips too easily on the backing sheet)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

geez, this project is alot more intensive then I thought, lol How did you get the shape with using a piece of paper, I tried and couldn't see the lines to trace them.

i use the crease marks as initial guide and then use a pen to draw lines, cut the template with scissors, etc. if i cut too much i use masking tape from both sides and re-try. it's all trial and error. making the 3 holes for the HU trim hvac was hardest because i didnt remove the trims out of the car to make it.

it's a very primitive tedious process. :rofl2:

So you find it frickin' tedious too, glad im not the only one, lol The piece I made it close to the shape on the steering wheel. Should I just put it on there and heat it up and try to stretch it to fit the shape?

yah, it definitely takes patience to do. :D

the heat will help form the shape and will make the overlay wrap around the corners for the final touch. basically you "have" to use heat to get it perfect. :) make sure you have a squeegee/plastic razor or something to press it to wrap.

I've never loved then hated a product soo quickly intill now, lol

hahaha, patience. you'll like the final results...well, if done correctly. :p

I'll try putting the piece on tomorrow, so pretty much cut it as close as I can, heat it up, stretch it to try and make it fit the shape then cut any excess with the X-acto/exacto knife.

yah, just dont cut it ON the car cause you can end up scratching the trim. if you have excess it's best you peel back the area that you over shot, use the sharp small scissors i posted above and just snip it off.

also dont hesitate to start over using the cutout you just made as reference template and just fix the area that wasn't perfect. once you have the template anyone can install these...well, if they're careful.

ya, I think my template was alil off, I wasn't going to cut it against the car's interior, I def know better then that.

So, how it turn out? :D

I'm gonna try when I get home, I should be outta work in a hour or 2.

:confused: :p

Pictures??

yah, that's wat i said.... picts pls. :D