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  1. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

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    #1 I'm 360 Canuck, Apr 14, 2018
    So I decided to carbon fibre up my interior. I’m not a CF fanboy, but I think it would update the look of my interior which the previous owner had painted gloss black.
    I thought I’d try a vinyl wrap first as it was easily the cheapest option. I discovered I didn’t have the skills to do it. Esp wrapping around corners and odd shapes. After a failed attempt I pulled it off , but I could tell that I liked the way it looked so made up my mind to get the parts hydro dipped.
    But I thought I’d show what the difference looks like between the 2 for others
    IMO the vinyl has a more reflective quality which adds to the realism, but lacks the depth of the clear coat of the hydro part.
    You decide for yourself.
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  2. BlacktopRacing

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    #2 BlacktopRacing, Apr 14, 2018
    Would help if you labeled them so we know which is which.
     
  3. tmvatlanta

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    #3 tmvatlanta, Apr 15, 2018
    recoil and I'm 360 Canuck like this.
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    #5 tmvatlanta, Apr 15, 2018
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  6. I'm 360 Canuck

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    #6 I'm 360 Canuck, Apr 15, 2018
    Well you get what you pay for, lol.

    The door panel is hydro, the strip of vinyl wrap is.....wait for it....vinyl wrap! ;)
     
  7. I'm 360 Canuck

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    #7 I'm 360 Canuck, Apr 15, 2018
  8. tmvatlanta

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  9. bocaf430

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    #9 bocaf430, Apr 15, 2018
    I think it looks good.... I think better then just the painted metal
     
  10. BlacktopRacing

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    #10 BlacktopRacing, Apr 15, 2018
    There is a company that makes a 3D wrap that can't be distinguished from real carbon fiber. I got a quote during a local auto show back in February if anybody would like to know the brand (I'll look it up).
     
  11. CCRider66

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    #11 CCRider66, Apr 18, 2018
    I would!
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  12. Lotaz

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    #12 Lotaz, Apr 18, 2018
    I find even though I put real CF on my car people always think it is a wrap. The hydro dip looks really good, I have seen some people do some neat things with hydro dip. Personally I like CF the best but it does cost more to do. If people would just look closer at my air intake scoops they would know it's CF. You couldn't get away with wrap there and it not be known.
     
  13. TAILWAG

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    #13 TAILWAG, Apr 18, 2018
    Well, if you can't tell, that is the point. :)
     

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