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Masterbeatty 04-28-2013 11:35 AM

Wrapped gauges and instrument cluster
 
whats up everyone, I just got done with my week long project of wrapping my gauge bezels and instrument cluster cover. I did it with a Carbon fiber and orange Kevlar combo. This was NOT vinyl hence why it took me a week and lots of hard work. I think it came out great and i love the color combo, it compliments all the orange lighting and gauges. so here are some pics.:happydance:

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps3952ce29.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps71068a00.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...psa44d439d.jpg

Mr&Mrs 04-28-2013 01:51 PM

Not bad just a little rough around the edges.

DarkJak 04-28-2013 02:18 PM

Wow you did that yourself? That's impressive. Did you use a cf wrapping kit?

Dzel 04-28-2013 02:21 PM

Very nice it is a little rough but still awesome! Nice job!!!

Masterbeatty 04-28-2013 04:22 PM

Yha the material was too thick for the under piece so I had to cut it with a dremel hence the roughness. But it still looks great. That stuff is a pain to work with but I'm sure a few more time doing that I will be a master at it.

Dzel 04-28-2013 04:25 PM

Did you use latex goes of something cause that resin has fiberglass in it correct

Masterbeatty 04-28-2013 06:02 PM

Yes I did, and a resperator too. The resin was a special kind for the colored Kevlar too but it is all pretty much the same stuff. But I just bought the materials and went from there, no kit or anything because they were all black CF and no colors

TopElement 04-28-2013 07:39 PM

:facepalm:

Mr&Mrs 04-29-2013 03:25 AM

Where did you buy everything from? I may be wrapping my center cubby and surround.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty (Post 2290290)
Yes I did, and a resperator too. The resin was a special kind for the colored Kevlar too but it is all pretty much the same stuff. But I just bought the materials and went from there, no kit or anything because they were all black CF and no colors


Dzel 04-29-2013 04:49 AM

You should do a DIY if you do. I may attempt this.

Apoc370z 04-29-2013 05:11 AM

should just buy the CF cover from evo r or carbon signal or have cf element wrap them..

Mr&Mrs 04-29-2013 05:13 AM

I used CF Element with our other Z and granted the quality is top notch it is pretty expensive. I have new bills and have to cut back on the car spending so im trying to do a little more myself.

Overlays are cheaper but look like overlays...not my cup of tea.

Nut_N_Much 04-29-2013 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 2290772)
I used CF Element with our other Z and granted the quality is top notch it is pretty expensive. I have new bills and have to cut back on the car spending so im trying to do a little more myself.

Overlays are cheaper but look like overlays...not my cup of tea.

Hey buddy,
As requested: This is the link and CF I will use on mine.. Just over whelmed trying to get the other project finished. :tiphat:

http://compositeenvisions.com/raw-fa...5-5oz-377.html

Masterbeatty 04-29-2013 07:06 AM

^ Nut_N_Much
Thats where i got m stuff from. They were awesome in getting my order sent out quickly. The only other things i needed to buy was a mixing tub $00.67, nylon paint brushes $15, nylon gloves $1.20 for 10, paint fume resperator $15 at home depot. I also used my wifes hair dryer to get the bubbles out. (DONT USE WITH STICKY GLOVES ON OR YOU WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER, JUST BUY A SHITTY ONE FOR HOBBY USE ONLY)

kenchan 04-29-2013 09:37 AM

can you sand the edges with 1500 or even 2000grit, and add a dab of clearcoat along the edge? should cure this roughness look.

not that it looks bad or anything as it is. GJ. :)


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