Carbon Fiber (The poor mans way) [Archive]

Yujin

07-26-2011, 07:41 PM

So the old saying "A mod a day keeps the mod bug away". Im addicted to modding :(...

More or less what the interior looked like before (The wood trim) and After.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250067_10150744622425393_847260392_20214986_752997 6_n.jpg

What I had to destroy!!!!
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/205919_10150744572665393_847260392_20214388_481502 4_n.jpg

End product
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253375_10150744587240393_847260392_20214615_347600 0_n.jpg

Lessons learned:

-Know how to take the shifter nob off beforehand... Mine is loose now, and the emblem at the top is off. DAMMIT!!!!

-It will not come out perfect

-Heat gun should stay away 4 - 6 inches, or you risk melting the sticker and starting all over again :(

-Use sharp razors, no scissors or knives!

-Be careful when removing the center console, you may snap stuff.

-Dont get screws mixed up or lost...

-Dont rub to hard or you risk fading the carbon fiber.

-Edges are a pain the in arse to do!

-Patience is a virtue, no getting red face or you will break something.

-Remember the order for your top buttons... seriously...

-Remember to connect everything, TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!

You can learn how to do all that and more by checking past threads at Club202, and for videos, check out W201n202 on Youtube, he has lots of helpful videos for the W202 and the center console removal.

Good luck!

MikeD

07-26-2011, 10:15 PM

Did you use 3M Dinoc? And I'm guessing the only picture that isn't your car is the wood grain one.

Yujin

07-26-2011, 10:17 PM

I wish I used 3M, I used whatever was at PepBoys/Autozone. Seemed like good quality. (My friend has the same on his lexus) I thought it was good Lol. Budget kills :(...

Yeah, the wood grain isnt my car, I wish I had the temp unit rather than the idiot proof buttons. Would have made the job that much easier.

MikeD

07-26-2011, 10:28 PM

3M works great as long as you're careful not to scratch it. I wrapped all of my door handle and the moulding on the trunk lid for about $15. Not bad but I'd rather have my door handles painted white to match the rest of my car!

Yujin

07-27-2011, 07:43 AM

Yeah, Im going to put clear coat on the trim to atleast give it some protection

SD202

07-27-2011, 08:37 AM

Did you dash change completely also ? Why is the first picture not the same dash..... not the same climate control and the storage compartment. Also how did it go from 3 buttons to 4. with the tow package ? up top where the hazards are. Or are you just pulling pictures form the internet. Lets see YOUR dash.

Yujin

07-27-2011, 09:14 AM

Sd202, Jesus man read the fine print! lol Your killing me! the first picture I am comparing the wood grain, I should have mentioned that, to the new carbon fiber look.

I did the center dash, cig tray, cup holder and the shifter/power window area.

I might tear it out anyways, its not to my liking.

SD202

07-27-2011, 09:22 AM

my bad i didnt read through all the post lol. But WHAT !!! why ? it looks good. just like the sport trim! although the wood is classy.

Yujin

07-27-2011, 09:28 AM

Theres like, rubbing spots and a few air bubbles. And the edges near the ac units are not sticking so it is peeling having a cheap look. Ill see, maybe ill keep it. I already miss my wood trim lol

SD202

07-27-2011, 09:32 AM

Well if you are already missin the wood trim then wood it has to be! I was going to wrap my trim in CF after seeing my buddy do his 210 it looks super easy to do.

Yujin

07-27-2011, 09:39 AM

Be sure you get the quality grade stuff, the 3M trimming I hear is the best.

MikeD

07-27-2011, 02:35 PM

3M is the way to go
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc287/hgpolak/2010-12-30131038.jpg

Yujin

07-27-2011, 06:35 PM

Was that easy to mold?

Where is a good place to get 3M CF? I want to redo my interior console, it looks like shit with fake CF

MikeD

07-28-2011, 12:27 PM

It took me hours to do as the back side of each handle was tricky. I'd have to heat up the loose edges and then put superglue underneath them so they'd stick. Definitely use a hair dryer if you're not a pro with the heat gun. Flat surfaces are really easy though!

I bought a two-square foot piece of this stuff for about $15 from ebay. With that, I was able to do all four door handles and the trunk moulding two (or maybe even three) times. I messed up the trunk moulding by cutting too small of pieces!

Yujin

07-29-2011, 08:33 AM

Yeah, I just ordered 80$ worth of 3M Carbon Fiber vinyl from a store, 60 x 36. The cheap shit I bought is already starting to peel >:[...

Let this be a lesson to those of you who want to put Carbon Fiber vinyl in your car - BUY QUALITY STUFF, spend the extra money, for extra quality.

ypkx

08-02-2011, 02:55 PM

i did mine today, didnt do it with the 3m stuff though..

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/229681_2224026688246_1475107171_2479055_1432339_n. jpg

Yujin

08-02-2011, 05:56 PM

Now thats super sex! I cant wait to do mine. Did you have trouble with the edges? Did you use any adhesive? Clearcoat? High gloss?

ypkx

08-03-2011, 05:22 AM

im a complete nooby, this was my first time.. I used NO adhesive, i didnt even know you were meant to? All i used was a stanley, 2 craft knives and a pair of razor sharp scissors, oh and a hairdryer.
I had a few problems with the edges, but i just trimmed one side off and overlapped it with the other, if that makes sense? Its pretty fun, and you get very into it after the first one!

horgantrevor

08-03-2011, 08:02 AM

the 3m stuff is the job i have done a interior also with it and put it on the shelf for one day when i need to sell or use

W202FTW

08-03-2011, 03:05 PM

ypkx is right on the money. The key thing is the overlap the edges so that it looks almost exactly like it's a factory job done right. If overlapping the edges doesn't work (or if it keeps on peeling), use a hair dryer - if you cut it too short, it helps to spray the backside with a little bit of aerosol glue.

Yujin

08-03-2011, 03:10 PM

Well, Ill be much more happier with 3M vinyl rather than the ones from Autozone/Pepboys. Quality, texture and feel are worlds apart compared to the cheap stuff from autozone. I will probably be using the glue next time. The stuff from pepboys or autozone, it seems to fade from rubbing it, and it scratches REALLLY easily. You cant even stretch the stuff without it starting to melt (using low setting hair dryer)

W202FTW

08-03-2011, 04:28 PM

Be sure to pick up an application kit (exact-o knife and application squeegee) for a hardware store. Those two cheap tools go a long way during the application process.

ypkx

08-04-2011, 06:55 AM

ive virtually wrapped everythingin the car that i wanted to :P even this;

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252160_2225390202333_1475107171_2481154_7947643_n. jpg

MikeD

08-04-2011, 01:21 PM

That is so much different than US W202s, but then again, I guess there's no need for a huge armrest when you're shifting gears.

W202FTW

08-05-2011, 06:49 AM

Awesome wrap job ypkx :D

Now only if we got manual transmissions over across the pond =(

ypkx

08-05-2011, 12:46 PM

That is so much different than US W202s, but then again, I guess there's no need for a huge armrest when you're shifting gears.

No no, no difference from the us w202s, This ones just a c180 classic manual. Which doesnt come with the armrest, where as the elegance or sport versions do. Im actually in the middle of purchasing an armrest because I like the comfort! and i need a cup holder! :)

Awesome wrap job ypkx :D

Now only if we got manual transmissions over across the pond =(

Thanks man!

Oh, you dont? I guess thats what mikeD meant..?

97C28O

08-05-2011, 01:37 PM

Now you guys need to do the door trims, dashboard trim!

ypkx

08-05-2011, 01:55 PM

i think thats it for me, i cant be dealing with too much of this carbon fiber nonsense!
I like the trims on my car as it is :) standard is best!

Yujin

08-05-2011, 04:35 PM

Ill see if I have enough left over, I ordered a 90 x 38. Lol

MikeD

08-06-2011, 09:19 AM

If that's in inches then you should just wrap the roof... haha

ypkx

08-06-2011, 10:49 AM

If that's in inches then you should just wrap the roof... haha
someone should do this.

i think it will determine whether or not i will do it too.
At the moment, im swaying more to 'no, dont do it'

Yujin

08-06-2011, 11:30 AM

I dont think it will look good on a silver car haha, maybe a black or white car, but not silver.

MikeD

08-06-2011, 08:27 PM

I actually think it'd look really good on a silver car if and only if it had a high gloss clear coat to go over it. The dry carbon fiber look on the outside of my car is sort of beginning to bother me...

ypkx

08-18-2011, 06:48 AM

Ive noticed my door seals look a bit tatty too, so, my next mini project is to give it a little CF love. pictures soon :)

Yujin

08-18-2011, 09:58 AM

I just got my CF today, 60x36 instead of 90 like I previously said, now I dont know what to do with it :/... Thinking about selling it.

ypkx

08-18-2011, 01:23 PM

on the little things man! get creative :D

Yujin

08-21-2011, 01:10 PM

I just took the cowards way out and bought all the OEM carbon fiber pieces

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317745_10150780697910393_847260392_20690710_301295 9_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314607_10150780698815393_847260392_20690727_732459 0_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294768_10150780699730393_847260392_20690753_737973 8_n.jpg

ypkx

08-23-2011, 02:01 PM

I fitted my arm rest today :) Apart from how sticky and dirty the leather top is.. I am fulfilled.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/321064_2275331530835_1475107171_2549386_4566142_n. jpg

C43inNC

08-07-2012, 05:38 PM

I'm gonna be the guy who bumps an old topic, but Yujin brother, where did you get that OEM Carbon Fiber ish? How hard to install? Price? I NEED DETAILS!

wichipong

08-07-2012, 06:58 PM

you can but the wrap and just wrap it yourself!

Yujin

08-08-2012, 02:53 PM

I'm gonna be the guy who bumps an old topic, but Yujin brother, where did you get that OEM Carbon Fiber ish? How hard to install? Price? I NEED DETAILS!

I would try to secure the trim from that C230K sport being parted out in the classifieds...

I found all mine at a junkyard.

If all else fails... Ebay. but the price will be over powered haha.

It was easy to install actually, but uh, not sure if you wanna do it on the C43 since it requires a little roughness (my door handles are now loose on the inside). Its not a hard hard install, just time consuming and technique. Lol...

Its called Faux carbon fiber trim.

Hope this helps amigo.

chimchongdlight

08-08-2012, 06:08 PM

So when u order the 3M CF, is the back sticky at all? Or is it not sticky until u use a heat gun or hair dryer?

I have a sport. But i dont really like the sport CF. it looks kinda cheap to be honest, and my outside pillars are faded so i might as well do those too

Yujin

08-08-2012, 07:52 PM

No, they stick on contact. But you should use a heat gun around corners, and to make it 'stretchy'. I did my pillars myself, came out very good

chimchongdlight

08-08-2012, 07:59 PM

Oooo so they stick right away hu. Is it easy to mess up? Can u peel it off and re stick if u mess up?

Yujin

08-09-2012, 02:53 PM

Use a heat gun for that Lol.

98Benzo

08-25-2012, 08:11 AM

I just got the carbon fiber interior trim pieces from a 202 at the scrapyard. It was a pain in the ass to remove. Looks like installing this into my car is going to be a pain in the ass.

C43inNC

08-25-2012, 08:24 AM

http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?17073-PreCut-Carbon-Fiber-for-W202-interior

Selling mine, never put on, brand new, pre-cut!

chimchongdlight

08-25-2012, 09:45 AM

Camel-

10-01-2012, 02:10 PM

Look at my genuine carbon fiber liners.
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1199/26635014.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7084/39071617.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3328/52219932.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2383/jvckdnx10.jpg

With old radio
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/2536/werostat.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1750/carbon2q.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5221/carbon4.jpg

http://images50.fotosik.pl/590/49aa1a08e88cf3e5.jpg

Door liners
http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/3486/42471009.jpg

Comparison to oem carbon-plastic.
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3685/79432936.jpg

chimchongdlight

10-02-2012, 09:26 AM

Clean. Whered you get them?

Camel-

10-02-2012, 10:19 AM

It's custom made for my order in small business which makes parts for everything using carbon fiber. Post you the url ?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RCBk7CeF13w/TtqCZhq1fJI/AAAAAAAAAH8/FULw2augBi0/s1600/31.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mLO-DaD3Leg/Tf4pDTC2HEI/AAAAAAAAAFI/9KhQI5WWJFs/s1600/17.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-RVBQrsQ01Q/TTvtT9Y5R1I/AAAAAAAAAD0/e1YIja7Vizs/s1600/carbon1.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-RVBQrsQ01Q/TTvtI1t_41I/AAAAAAAAADs/qjZedoaVpLg/s1600/carbon2.jpg

That's all ;)

michael6129

10-02-2012, 10:29 AM

@ Camel-
that's nice looks impressive!

Camel-

10-02-2012, 10:41 AM

Thanks :)

chimchongdlight

10-03-2012, 01:22 AM

Looks great. Anybody want to see if we can get a group buy?

MikeD

10-03-2012, 10:40 AM

Depends on the price. I'm not sure if a group buy would be completely effective either, since they would have to make different parts for each person depending on their car's options, facelift vs pre-facelift, square buttons vs rounded, and so on.

c230

12-31-2012, 12:09 PM

Here's the process to wrap stuff in 3m Dioc CF vinyl.

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/6779/dscn3747i.jpg

- Clean the part with alcohol
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5369/dscn3748r.jpg
- Cut di-noc to size
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9168/dscn3749b.jpg
- Stick it on top the part
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8616/dscn3750f.jpg
- Using a heat gun or blow dryer apply heat to define edges
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8059/dscn3752i.jpg
- Do a rough cut
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1618/dscn3753a.jpg
- Cut carefully
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4664/dscn3754nu.jpg

You're done and install part.
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9714/dscn3755n.jpg

W202FTW

01-06-2013, 07:59 AM

c230

01-07-2013, 03:10 PM

No it was pretty easy, you just have to be careful how and where you cut. I used a dull table knife to get it to fold into the leather, you have to heat up the di-noc a bit first but don't stretch it, when your interior heats up, it will retract and bubble up if you do.