Wrapped gauges and instrument cluster

Masterbeatty · 04-28-2013, 11:35 AM

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.

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

Mr&Mrs · 04-29-2013, 03:25 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

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

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

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.

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

Coon-azz · 04-29-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

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.

Blue Carbon Fiber/Kevlar Fabric 2x2 Twill 50 3k 5.5oz [F-20] - $37.99 : Carbon Fiber Panels/Sheets, Fabric/Cloth, COLORED Carbon/Kevlar, Composite Envisions

How did the clearcoat process work for you? from the pictures,it looks great! are there bubbles? flaws?

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)

04-28-2013, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	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. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

04-28-2013, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31942	Not bad just a little rough around the edges. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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04-28-2013, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	Very nice it is a little rough but still awesome! Nice job!!! __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-28-2013, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	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. Mr&Mrs and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

04-28-2013, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	Did you use latex goes of something cause that resin has fiberglass in it correct __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-28-2013, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	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 __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

04-28-2013, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
TopElement Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 201 Drives: Nismo, STi, Max, M3 Rep Power: 15	__________________ -'11 Gun Metallic Nismo 370z -'12 WRB STi hatch -'99 2.5RS coupe

04-29-2013, 04:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	You should do a DIY if you do. I may attempt this. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-29-2013, 05:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 16	should just buy the CF cover from evo r or carbon signal or have cf element wrap them..

04-29-2013, 05:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31942	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. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-29-2013, 07:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	^ 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) __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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