carbon fiber wrapped diffuser

jfarnkopf · 06-05-2009, 11:37 PM

ok guys,
heres my question. i just purchased a m aero rear bumper and diffuser. im getting a bastuck quad exhaust and im going to have to cut my new diffuser to fit the quad exhaust. i was thinking of cf wrapping the cut diffuser and using 3M to attach it and then a coat of urethane. any ideas on if this would work and has anyone seen it before?
thanks

lpphreakx06 · 06-05-2009, 11:59 PM

You mean with the cf fabric?

Bimmeration · 06-06-2009, 02:54 AM

this should be interesting...

roadkillrob · 06-06-2009, 10:20 AM

You might be better using vinyl CF to cover it. If your going to use the fabric, you will probably want to use polyester resin and cover it like you would do with fiberglass

bspaceman · 06-07-2009, 05:16 AM

Ummm....I could be wrong here and maybe a little naive but....

wouldn't this possibly catch fire? At the very least the wear on the fabric might be more than its worth.

oncastillo · 06-07-2009, 06:34 AM

vinyl CF would be best as it will be on the outside and exposed to high heat, good luck though.

mastermayhm · 06-08-2009, 01:29 AM

lul77 · 06-08-2009, 01:40 AM

i remember someone asking about this and i believe the vendor at the time (eurodyne) said that the fabric isn't suited for external use. i also think i remember someone stating that the fabric doesn't absorb the urethane evenly so it'd be a real bitch to deal with..... good luck to u if you try. i'd love to see someone pull it off

KkSc · 06-08-2009, 02:18 AM

We Need Some Pics !!!

cstmx_ryder · 06-08-2009, 02:34 PM

Couldn't you just find a shop near you that can overlay the vinyl CF on top of the existing diffusor and clear coat it to make it look like a manufactured CF piece?

I'm not too familiar with the process, so I'm not just assuming that can be done?

I was thinking about CF my diffusor as well, I also have Mtech rear. But was gonna order BMW Performance diffusor and CF wrap that. I wanted to see if Car Nutz in Bellevue, WA can get that done...........

GL

jfarnkopf · 06-08-2009, 03:48 PM

i dont get the people asking to see pics? if i had pics i would have asked others if they have seen this before and to post their pics..read the post before you say the thread is worthless without pics....

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oncastillo Private First Class 3 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E90 330Xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	vinyl CF would be best as it will be on the outside and exposed to high heat, good luck though.
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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,757 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	i remember someone asking about this and i believe the vendor at the time (eurodyne) said that the fabric isn't suited for external use. i also think i remember someone stating that the fabric doesn't absorb the urethane evenly so it'd be a real bitch to deal with..... good luck to u if you try. i'd love to see someone pull it off __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 171 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Couldn't you just find a shop near you that can overlay the vinyl CF on top of the existing diffusor and clear coat it to make it look like a manufactured CF piece? I'm not too familiar with the process, so I'm not just assuming that can be done? I was thinking about CF my diffusor as well, I also have Mtech rear. But was gonna order BMW Performance diffusor and CF wrap that. I wanted to see if Car Nutz in Bellevue, WA can get that done........... GL __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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jfarnkopf Private First Class 2 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	diffuser i dont get the people asking to see pics? if i had pics i would have asked others if they have seen this before and to post their pics..read the post before you say the thread is worthless without pics....
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