New Reflctive Carbon Fiber Coming Soon to CFElement
 

So I found some new stuff to mess with. They call it a reflective carbon fiber. Its real cf but with a twist. These are just pics from a site. It should be ten times better when layed up and cleared. I have a yard of the silver on order, but there are a few colors to choose from. Perfect for anyone looking to do some real custom projects. Btw, its tough to get and only one place in the states sells it, and always out of stock. Pricey too, at more than 3 times my normal cf cost. Stay tuned.....:tup:
Keep in mind, these are pics of raw material, no resin or clear so no depth or gloss in these pics. But still hot!!


Silver I have on order...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...ilver1mm-2.jpg


Other colors...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...erfabrics2.jpg

Btw, only available in a single/plain weave with these....not the normal 2x2 twill I normally use.

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Btw, I have plans for an entire console/cubby/shifter trim/window switch panels/steering wheel to be done in this stuff....Gonna make for an awesome interior kit!!!

Ive played with that stuff...its odd to work with as it doesnt behave like carbon or kevlar. It acts more like texalium. With this stuff you absolutely must use a clear hardener (like West System's 207 Special hardener). Standard hardeners drasticly shift the color on the reflective weave.

I don't use west epoxies man...even their 207, which is their clearest hardener, sucks!! its actually quite sh!tty IMO, all of it...very unclear and alot of air pockets, also a slight yellow tint, maybe not to everyone, but i see it....my resins are much nicer and as clear as glass, don't worry. I've used texalium too as well, its thick like fiberglass and takes time to get down right. Don't worry bro, I've done this stuff more than a few times;) not my first time.

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Just out of curiousity, what resin/hardner do you use?

[QUOTE=Carbon Fiber Element;1401992]
Silver I have on order...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...ilver1mm-2.jpg

Ooohhh, I like the silver. Any chances I can get a discount price (like same price as normal carbon fiber) if I let you make my radio console cover the first test dummy? ;)

Hmm. Steering wheel?
I'll put a big "Tony" sticker on my car if you hook a brother up. :roflpuke2:

[QUOTE=Bonzo;1402787]It'll lay down the same as normal cf and all the same work. I've done more than a few so don't really need to test anything. I can hook you up tho if interested dude. Pm me

I just got a console in today so I'm going to do a wheel, the whole console/cubby/shifter and switch panels. Package deal!!!

Hey Tony, I'll P.M. you about it when I get my car. :tup:

How soon you think you'll have the radio/thermostat done on this project? That's the only part I want done and it would be great see pics before ordering.

By the way, I just HAD to ask before, you know, or it wouldn't be prudent. Not trying to be a big D. :cool:

Looks like it could be cool if done tastefully

Nah I got you man, its cool. I actually don't have a radio piece here. I just have the big console with cubby and shifter. I could scoop up a metra piece I guess and do it too. I like leaving that stock just so its not SO much carbon, ya know

Come on man, Tasteful is my middle name!!:tup:

Oh okay, I misunderstood what you have. Don't go out of your way. Pictures of anything actually covered would be great.

Yeah, I love CF just like brushed aluminum and other things, but it needs to be done sparingly. I know you would love it if everyone did 50% of their interiors, cha ching cha ching, but that's not for me. Hence, just the radio/thermostat surround piece for me and I'm done.

I like the idea of this new silver CF because ultimately I would love for this piece to be brushed aluminum like in my Murano. But, since no one is doing that, CF is the next best thing. With the silver I might get sort a combination of both.

I assume you can do the matte finish with this material also? I don't want super shiny.

Yes, matte can be done

Great, thanks. I'll be in touch soon. Car is scheduled for delivery 11/18.

Finally received the cf today...looks even nicer in person...now that i see it I see how its made up close. Its real carbon fiber woven in a plain weave. But has thin reflective silver strands that run through it. Which is what gives it the unique reflective look. Just as thin as normal cf but man does it pop in person.,,I just got it in today and going to town laying it on a console as we speak. I am going to put togther a whole kit with this stuff so anyone interested lemme know...

Here she is...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...7-41-03_83.jpg


Against plain cf....
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-52-22_629.jpg

Here's its new home...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-41-32_339.jpg

Nice! Tony I got the parts and will be sending the stock pieces back to you tomorrow or friday. 12hr shifts leave me no time to go to the post office. Pieces look AMAZING!! Thank you!!

Awesome.

Pro $hit, keep up the new innovations Tony :tup:

Stay Tuned......

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-11-25_569.jpg

Wow!! I'm tempted!!

tuned in

tuned

crap that is bright...

reflective is pretty cool... my buddy just did his crx in all reflective tape..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...82806303_n.jpg

Reflective tape?? Is that like duck tape? lol

Reflective tape would certainly be eye catching.

I really want to see how the black and red CF looks finished.

Parts almost done....Just put it all up for sale here....More pics there also.

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...ml#post1444405

Finished pics!!!
Still up for sale in the classifieds....

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-02-51_269.jpg
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-02-26_206.jpg
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...0-01-43_46.jpg
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-01-12_327.jpg
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...-59-34_849.jpg

That is gorgeous! Excellent work! I'm interested in seeing some pictures of the blue when/if the that particular color becomes available/used. Sub'd for updates!

Installed pics
 

It all looks so much better in person.
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329161987
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329161987
Sent in the hoods to get covered next. Still thinking about a steering wheel.
Thanks, Tony

CFE Clear Reflective installed
 

Here are some pics of my CFE clear reflective interior pieces. Triple guage hoods, tach hood, center console and gear shift surround as well as both window switch/door lock covers.

I am waiting on Tony to do a double din aftermarket stereo install kit now. Next I would like to get a steering wheel at some point, since I saw Simota1's installed.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331502070

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331502070

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331502070

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331502096

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331502096

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Looking good man!!

Here's a few more in the sunlight. Can you say "Reflective"?

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331589122

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331589122

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1331589122

Clear reflective CF double din HU kit
 

More clear reflective CF from CFE

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1332381021

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1332381037

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1332381021

Alcantra and clear reflective steering wheel being made now.