Realistic carbon fiber vinyl wrap?

ferocity02 · 07-15-2014, 05:35 PM

I'm thinking of wrapping my wood interior trim in carbon fiber vinyl and was wondering what is the best, most realistic looking wrap out there. I'm aiming for that raw carbon fiber look, dull matte, not glossy, maybe even with some texture to the touch. With real CF you can see the 3D nature of the weave from different angles, that's what I'm hoping for.

3M Scotchprint 1080 looks like it might be the best bet.

Nitrous Garage · 07-15-2014, 05:44 PM

The 3M Scotchprint 1080 is my favorite as well. It is very pliable and looks great

ferocity02 · 07-15-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrous Garage

The 3M Scotchprint 1080 is my favorite as well. It is very pliable and looks great

Is it smooth or textured to the touch? I have no experience with CF vinyl wrap so I don't know what to expect.

Nitrous Garage · 07-15-2014, 06:03 PM

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Is it smooth or textured to the touch? I have no experience with CF vinyl wrap so I don't know what to expect.

I wouldn't say its textured but its not perfectly smooth haha

ferocity02 · 07-15-2014, 06:25 PM

Well I just ordered a handful of samples from eBay, including both 1080 and DINOC versions from 3M. I read the DINOC is a little more durable.

Nitrous Garage · 07-15-2014, 06:37 PM

I know the DINOC is a little harder to wrap but it is a very good product as well. The samples will be very helpful though. The best is to see all of them in person.

Mporto75 · 07-19-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrous Garage

The 3M Scotchprint 1080 is my favorite as well. It is very pliable and looks great

Is it smooth or textured to the touch? I have no experience with CF vinyl wrap so I don't know what to expect.

It's got some texture. It's not flat. I just did my interior 1 week ago. Here are pics. Make sure u use a heatgun.

Mporto75 · 07-19-2014, 11:30 PM

Pics. Sorry 3 pic. The cf around radio was bought precut from Bimmian. Bought a kit for like 60.

Zacm829 · 07-20-2014, 11:26 AM

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Pics. Sorry 3 pic. The cf around radio was bought precut from Bimmian. Bought a kit for like 60.

How much of the vinyl wrap did it take to do the interior? How much time did it take?

Mporto75 · 07-20-2014, 02:54 PM

Like 3' by 4' of material. Took around 1.5 hours

ferocity02 · 07-20-2014, 03:14 PM

I got the samples yesterday. The carbon fiber DINOC looks more realistic than the 1080. It has more detail in the weave and the pattern is larger and more representative of the real carbon fiber I've seen. The 1080 looks good though and I've heard it is easier to install.

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ferocity02 Colonel 564 Rep 2,085 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	Well I just ordered a handful of samples from eBay, including both 1080 and DINOC versions from 3M. I read the DINOC is a little more durable.
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Nitrous Garage Major General 215 Rep 6,810 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	I know the DINOC is a little harder to wrap but it is a very good product as well. The samples will be very helpful though. The best is to see all of them in person.
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Mporto75 Private First Class 12 Rep 180 Posts Drives: BMW 328i E92 Coupe, f30 328i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Like 3' by 4' of material. Took around 1.5 hours
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ferocity02 Colonel 564 Rep 2,085 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	I got the samples yesterday. The carbon fiber DINOC looks more realistic than the 1080. It has more detail in the weave and the pattern is larger and more representative of the real carbon fiber I've seen. The 1080 looks good though and I've heard it is easier to install.
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