How to rice out your Z to the max vol.1 <Carbon Fiber film your B-pillars>

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 09:11 PM

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.

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

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.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 10:37 PM

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?

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 10:42 PM

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.

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...

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

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

Amazon.com: Plastic Razor Blades 100 Pcs: Automotive

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 10:45 PM

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

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

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 10:48 PM

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

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

dont forget the fine point tweezers too...

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

small triangle ruler

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

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 10:52 PM

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.

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

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.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 11:05 PM

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?

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 11:07 PM

yah, it definitely takes patience to do.

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.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 11:09 PM

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

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 11:11 PM

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

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 11:14 PM

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.

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 11:17 PM

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.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-07-2010, 11:29 PM

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.

07-07-2010, 10:48 PM	#66 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	oh yah, dont forget the mini LED flashlight to inspect your work. 12 LED Flashlight - Lighting & Power - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage dont forget the fine point tweezers too... http://www.amazon.com/Grobet-57591-S...8560913&sr=8-1 small triangle ruler metal ruler (plastic slips too easily on the backing sheet) Last edited by kenchan; 07-07-2010 at 11:02 PM.

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07-07-2010, 09:11 PM	#61 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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.

07-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#63 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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?

07-07-2010, 10:42 PM	#64 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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. 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... Amazon.com: OLFA 5018 SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide Lock Utility Knife: Home & Garden and hard squeegee, but these plastic razors work well too... Amazon.com: Plastic Razor Blades 100 Pcs: Automotive

07-07-2010, 10:45 PM	#65 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	here's the small embossing heat gun i use. mine's a different color but pretty much the same thing. Amazon.com: Uchida Embossing Heat Tool with Stand-120V, 360W: Home & Garden

07-07-2010, 10:52 PM	#67 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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.

07-07-2010, 11:05 PM	#69 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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?

07-07-2010, 11:07 PM	#70 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, it definitely takes patience to do. 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.

07-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#71 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	I've never loved then hated a product soo quickly intill now, lol

07-07-2010, 11:11 PM	#72 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hahaha, patience. you'll like the final results...well, if done correctly.

07-07-2010, 11:14 PM	#73 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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.

07-07-2010, 11:17 PM	#74 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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.

07-07-2010, 11:29 PM	#75 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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.