Nissan 370Z Forum

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Nissan 370Z General Discussions (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/)
-   -   3M CF/DiNoc-wrapped illuminated kick plates (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/38888-3m-cf-dinoc-wrapped-illuminated-kick-plates.html)

FromG2Z 06-29-2011 03:53 PM

3M CF/DiNoc-wrapped illuminated kick plates
 
I was thinking about doing this, since I've seen several STi's with it done, and it actually looks very classy with the interior stock silver/titanium pieces.

Would that look good on our kick plates? I was thinking just the black plastic portion would get covered, and leave the silver aluminum piece exposed of course.

Has anyone done this and have pics???

kenchan 06-29-2011 04:09 PM

yep, i already did them... :p

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...46-cf-sill.jpg

XwChriswX 06-29-2011 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1195909)

That does look pretty sweet... Would you be interested in doing others? :stirthepot:

kenchan 06-29-2011 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX (Post 1195934)
That does look pretty sweet... Would you be interested in doing others? :stirthepot:

hahaha, part of it is my box cutter skillz, but the other part is how i wrapped it on the physical piece. so i would have to be there in person to wrap it unless one has experience with this stuff.

but then if one had experience with DiNoc he/she would be able to make one pretty easy. :D

so i guess my answer is no. :p

XwChriswX 06-29-2011 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1195979)
hahaha, part of it is my box cutter skillz, but the other part is how i wrapped it on the physical piece. so i would have to be there in person to wrap it unless one has experience with this stuff.

but then if one had experience with DiNoc he/she would be able to make one pretty easy. :D

so i guess my answer is no. :p

What if someone say ordered them, and shipped them To you?

(I don't have illuminated ones myself)

SPOHN 06-29-2011 05:20 PM

How does this stuff apply to the surface?

kenchan 06-29-2011 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1196085)
How does this stuff apply to the surface?

Oh you have to lick the back side. ;)

SPOHN 06-29-2011 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1196255)
Oh you have to lick the back side. ;)

Your favorite hobby :icon23:

kenchan 06-29-2011 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1196283)
Your favorite hobby :icon23:

:icon18: yuk!

bullitt5897 06-29-2011 08:50 PM

I was planning to do this on mine... this is a really simple job but if someone is local to atlanta I will be more than happy to do it for them.

Mike

FromG2Z 06-29-2011 11:43 PM

Ken... thanks for the pic. Did you have to remove the kick plate to install the 3M CF vinyl? I hope it wasn't a pain :(

Also, you wrapped the section opposite of what I was thinking. I wanted to have the black curved plastic section to be wrapped while leaving the silver section as is. What do you guys think of that?!?!?!

augustabites 06-30-2011 08:08 AM

Nice pic Ken!!

For someone who can snap a rubber strap wrench, you have a delicate touch (complement).:icon17:

Did you use adhesion promoter for this?
(i'm noticing that di-noc isn't as forgiving as i was made to believe).

Thanks.

---Augustabites:tiphat:

kenchan 06-30-2011 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1196663)
Ken... thanks for the pic. Did you have to remove the kick plate to install the 3M CF vinyl? I hope it wasn't a pain :(

Also, you wrapped the section opposite of what I was thinking. I wanted to have the black curved plastic section to be wrapped while leaving the silver section as is. What do you guys think of that?!?!?!


no, im a pretty lazy guy so i just cut to shape and placed it on there. :)

i think the reverse is a nice contrast but might have a hard time adhering to the textured surface unless you take the piece off and wrap it around. id' also use adhesion promotor as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by augustabites (Post 1196912)
Nice pic Ken!!

For someone who can snap a rubber strap wrench, you have a delicate touch (complement).:icon17:

Did you use adhesion promoter for this?
(i'm noticing that di-noc isn't as forgiving as i was made to believe).

Thanks.

---Augustabites:tiphat:

hahaha!~ :icon18: im a musician so i have very fine motor skills too. :p

on the bits i DiNoc'ed i did not use adhesion promotor. DiNoc sticks very well to smooth surfaces but has a harder time on textured surfaces. if im doing the black part of the kick plates i would use adhesion promotor and wrap it to the back of the piece. :)

XwChriswX 06-30-2011 01:28 PM

You still haven't answered my proposition Ken... :stirthepot: :icon17:

FromG2Z 06-30-2011 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1197247)
no, im a pretty lazy guy so i just cut to shape and placed it on there. :)

i think the reverse is a nice contrast but might have a hard time adhering to the textured surface unless you take the piece off and wrap it around. id' also use adhesion promotor as well.

Ah I see... yes, might have to wrap it to do the black textured plastic. Are those kick plates easy to remove?

BTW, my 3M guy told me to explain to everyone that the stuff he is using is NEW from 3M. DiNoc is the OLD stuff. This new stuff he used on my rear valence (and will use on other stuff) is called ScotchPrint 1080. It's supposed to be easier to work with, and really made for automotive, as opposed to DiNoc. Also, the texture is better.

I really need to take a pic (DSLR) of the rear valence he did. My installer rocks. I'll do it tonight after I detail my car.

kenchan 06-30-2011 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1197481)
Ah I see... yes, might have to wrap it to do the black textured plastic. Are those kick plates easy to remove?

BTW, my 3M guy told me to explain to everyone that the stuff he is using is NEW from 3M. DiNoc is the OLD stuff. This new stuff he used on my rear valence (and will use on other stuff) is called ScotchPrint 1080. It's supposed to be easier to work with, and really made for automotive, as opposed to DiNoc. Also, the texture is better.

I really need to take a pic (DSLR) of the rear valence he did. My installer rocks. I'll do it tonight after I detail my car.

im not sure if they are easy to remove or not cause my illuminated ones came on the car when i bought it. check out the service manual how it's mounted.... probably would just take some tugging and pulls out. :confused:

oh? scotchprint 1800, huh? ok, let me check with my source as well...

yes, please post picts of valance! :tup:

kenchan 06-30-2011 01:54 PM

FromG2Z- i checked carbonfibergear but they still only have the DiNoc.

i need to do some research on the scotchprint. thanks! :tup:

FromG2Z 06-30-2011 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1197496)
im not sure if they are easy to remove or not cause my illuminated ones came on the car when i bought it. check out the service manual how it's mounted.... probably would just take some tugging and pulls out. :confused:

oh? scotchprint 1800, huh? ok, let me check with my source as well...

yes, please post picts of valance! :tup:

Scotprint 1080 (not 1800)... here's the results after a quick google

3M? Scotchprint(R) Wrap Film Series 1080

also about the kickplates, I thought I saw a DIY on this forum about installing the kickplates... so maybe I can just reverse that.

And yes pics! :) I'm embarassed to take pics of my dusty car :D

FromG2Z 06-30-2011 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1197503)
FromG2Z- i checked carbonfibergear but they still only have the DiNoc.

i need to do some research on the scotchprint. thanks! :tup:

Yeah my guy was adamant I correct my statements (1080 and NOT DiNoc) because it's a new product, and he's like the only one doing it in the state thus far.... way cool for him if I boost his business :happydance:

kenchan 06-30-2011 02:06 PM

oh ok, cause i http://a.l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sch/gr5/a...logo_promo.png 1800 and came up with nothing... :D

FromG2Z 06-30-2011 09:03 PM

Alright.... I got a chance to detail Zena (ONR wash, plus Supernatural Hybrid) and take some better quality pics. So here's what I had done with the rear valence. I had my installer use 3M Scotchprint 1080, which is the newer and better automotive version of DiNoc.

This is also the stuff I want to have my kick plates wrapped in. (BTW, has anyone wrapped the black plastic portion of the kick plates only? if so, pics please!):tiphat:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../DSC_1488A.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../DSC_1494B.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../DSC_1495A.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...F/DSC_1519.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...F/DSC_1520.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...F/DSC_1521.jpg

11Thumper 07-01-2011 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1195909)

That looks sick! Love it...:tiphat:

FromG2Z 07-06-2011 09:55 AM

Does anyone know if I have to remove the interior trim to remove the illuminated (does it matter) kick plates? I want to get it wrapped today, but I tried removing it last night for my installer, but stopped 1/2way for fear of snapping or breaking something.

Anyone have any input?

kenchan 07-06-2011 10:30 AM

yah, i posted the tool i'd use on your other thread.

btw, i believe there's double stick tape to mount the ilumi-kickplates so this is probably why you are having a hard time pulling it off. keep a gentle pull and see if the tape works itself off. :)

FromG2Z 07-06-2011 10:40 AM

yeah thanks Ken, I saw that... I was just concerned I had to remove "other" bits before I could actually remove the outer kick plates themselves. I have removed other interior panels and kick plates before, and none of them were as hard as this.... hard as in, it won't BUDGE! It's flexing a LOT. Am too worried it would snap. Perhaps the double sided tape is the culprit?

kenchan 07-06-2011 11:17 AM

there was a guy that changed the orange to blue light... run a quick search for that thread and see if he can give you some pointers. :)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:32 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2