VVIVID Carbon Fiber Wrap

Spstone · 10-05-2016, 05:52 AM

Has any one else worked with the new VVIVID 3d Carbon Fiber Vinyl? Had all the gray on my 2014 Nismo wrapped in it 2 weeks ago and the installer said it was the most difficult stuff he has ever worked with due to thickness. The plus is I actually had a guy arguing with me at a show before he knew it was my car that it was real carbon fiber, the bad it's now pulling up on the hard corners. The installer was afraid this was going to happen do to the difficulty he had getting it to shape to start with and did not charge me for the install mostly because he wanted to try the product for future application.

Now to the question, has any one had further experience with this product and know any secrets to getting it to form better? When I ordered the dimensions on amazon where wrong so I have 5 extra rolls to play around with, just want to get it right because I really love the way it looks.

dkznyc · 10-05-2016, 10:23 AM

any 3d 4d 5d carbon wrap i used was junk. I only use it for flat surfaces.

Anthony@Royal · 10-05-2016, 12:54 PM

Ya the thickness of the carbon wrap is tough to work with. I had to re-wrap my mirrors 2-3 times to get it right.

God-Speed · 10-05-2016, 01:14 PM

Spstone, send Bluebatmobile a PM, I know he has used carbon wrap before so he might be able to help!!

Spstone · 10-05-2016, 02:49 PM

Thanks godspeed.

DK can you elaborate when you call it crap? Did it fade, not hold up, etc, or just hard to work with and shape? The flat surfaces it's holding up fine, it's just the wing and front bumper that aren't wanting to stay down.

DeliriousClam · 10-05-2016, 02:52 PM

I used it on the red accents of the 15+ nismo bumper. The thickness does make it a bitch but it lasts well

dkznyc · 10-05-2016, 04:18 PM

I bought a few wraps before that I keep in stock for when im bored. The 3M and avery were very easy to work with I wrapped my roof on the first try no issues and last 3 years. I bought the carbon 4D wrap because it looked more realistic. Its on my fenders for 2 years. It did start to fade but, the reason I think its poor is because A the adhesive is not as good, B the material is thick like others suggested. There are some smaller pieces and I would torch the vinyl and the ones from china(bootleg brand or no name brand) would never perform like the limited color professional brands. Buy a small sheet of both its really cheap and find a curved piece (aka for me was a steering column plastic). The edges and flexibility is limited. If its an easy piece go for it. I do have it on my fenders, one of my successful wraps using it because it was flat. If you have extra you should try it compared to a brand name and see the difference in flexibility.

Anthony@Royal · 10-05-2016, 05:07 PM

Have you tried pre-stretching the material before applying it? I did it the last time I rewrapped my mirrors. So far it's holding up the best.

Spstone · 10-05-2016, 05:55 PM

I didn't do it personally. I had it done by a professional who hadn't used the product yet and didn't charge me as a Guinea Pig and was afraid it wouldn't stick once he got started. I'm thinking of trying myself next time around and am looking for guidence to maybe get a better result. Like I said I've got 5 extra rolls so I can get some different shapes things and give it a try.

edliaszenik · 10-05-2016, 07:25 PM

I've used it plenty of times and loved it. Not carbon vinyl I'll use.

10-05-2016, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	VVIVID Carbon Fiber Wrap Has any one else worked with the new VVIVID 3d Carbon Fiber Vinyl? Had all the gray on my 2014 Nismo wrapped in it 2 weeks ago and the installer said it was the most difficult stuff he has ever worked with due to thickness. The plus is I actually had a guy arguing with me at a show before he knew it was my car that it was real carbon fiber, the bad it's now pulling up on the hard corners. The installer was afraid this was going to happen do to the difficulty he had getting it to shape to start with and did not charge me for the install mostly because he wanted to try the product for future application. Now to the question, has any one had further experience with this product and know any secrets to getting it to form better? When I ordered the dimensions on amazon where wrong so I have 5 extra rolls to play around with, just want to get it right because I really love the way it looks.

10-05-2016, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
dkznyc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens NY Posts: 123 Drives: 370z 350z 300zxTT Rep Power: 11	any 3d 4d 5d carbon wrap i used was junk. I only use it for flat surfaces. __________________ 370Z Monterey Blue 6MT Touring: PT 6266 Turbo, Tial BOV, Tial WG, 750cc injectors, AEM Truboost/Wideband, JWT Flywheel Clutch, Zspeed CSC, Stillen F+R Sway, Powertrix Coil, VLSD

10-05-2016, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54271	I used it on the red accents of the 15+ nismo bumper. The thickness does make it a bitch but it lasts well __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

10-05-2016, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
dkznyc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens NY Posts: 123 Drives: 370z 350z 300zxTT Rep Power: 11	I bought a few wraps before that I keep in stock for when im bored. The 3M and avery were very easy to work with I wrapped my roof on the first try no issues and last 3 years. I bought the carbon 4D wrap because it looked more realistic. Its on my fenders for 2 years. It did start to fade but, the reason I think its poor is because A the adhesive is not as good, B the material is thick like others suggested. There are some smaller pieces and I would torch the vinyl and the ones from china(bootleg brand or no name brand) would never perform like the limited color professional brands. Buy a small sheet of both its really cheap and find a curved piece (aka for me was a steering column plastic). The edges and flexibility is limited. If its an easy piece go for it. I do have it on my fenders, one of my successful wraps using it because it was flat. If you have extra you should try it compared to a brand name and see the difference in flexibility. __________________ 370Z Monterey Blue 6MT Touring: PT 6266 Turbo, Tial BOV, Tial WG, 750cc injectors, AEM Truboost/Wideband, JWT Flywheel Clutch, Zspeed CSC, Stillen F+R Sway, Powertrix Coil, VLSD Last edited by dkznyc; 10-05-2016 at 04:21 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
what kind of carbon fiber Wrap is this ??	dkinghl	Exterior & Interior	32	03-16-2014 12:28 AM
Carbon Fiber wrap wheels	Coon-azz	Wheels & Tires	31	03-21-2013 05:56 PM
Carbon Fiber Roof wrap and Seibon Hood.. Pics	AdobePhil	Exterior & Interior	14	03-07-2012 11:50 PM
Carbon Fiber Wrap	jason805	Exterior & Interior	0	08-24-2011 06:04 PM
3M DiNoc Carbon Fiber Wrap for engine hood how much?	2ndChance	Exterior & Interior	4	04-14-2011 10:26 AM

10-05-2016, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anthony@Royal Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 13 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 0	Ya the thickness of the carbon wrap is tough to work with. I had to re-wrap my mirrors 2-3 times to get it right.

10-05-2016, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,352 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	Spstone, send Bluebatmobile a PM, I know he has used carbon wrap before so he might be able to help!!

10-05-2016, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	Thanks godspeed. DK can you elaborate when you call it crap? Did it fade, not hold up, etc, or just hard to work with and shape? The flat surfaces it's holding up fine, it's just the wing and front bumper that aren't wanting to stay down.

10-05-2016, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anthony@Royal Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 13 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 0	Have you tried pre-stretching the material before applying it? I did it the last time I rewrapped my mirrors. So far it's holding up the best.

10-05-2016, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	I didn't do it personally. I had it done by a professional who hadn't used the product yet and didn't charge me as a Guinea Pig and was afraid it wouldn't stick once he got started. I'm thinking of trying myself next time around and am looking for guidence to maybe get a better result. Like I said I've got 5 extra rolls so I can get some different shapes things and give it a try.

10-05-2016, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
edliaszenik Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 184 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 10	I've used it plenty of times and loved it. Not carbon vinyl I'll use.