Nic Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I have been looking for a carbon dash kit for months, not the nasty stick on stuff, but actual moulded replacement panels in carbon fibre. I've had my supplier in Japan contacting lots of companies but with no luck. So I decided to make my own, actual moulded carbon fibre pieces would have been hugely expensive in small quantities, so I looked into producing the next best thing, carbon-effect replacement panels. Got first test sample back, which is now fitted to my mates car. All I can say is the finished result looks absolutely amazing and completely transforms his tired interior. You would struggle to tell that they were not genuine carbon panels, they have a very durable, deep gloss finish with the weave visible beneath. Can't wait to get mine done now, may look at doing tinted coloured carbon-effect, perhaps a silver weave, to match my Kahn steering wheel. I will post up some photos tomorrow so you can see the quality, they were taken in the dark on my mates camera, hope they will show just how good they turned out. cheers Edit: Okay finally got a few photos the first one gives an idea of the depth of the shine, the other 2 are a little over exposed with the flash but give the idea of the quality. I'll get some better photos taken in daylight shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 sounds interesting - do you have an idea on cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 :needspic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Isn't there a thread on SF about moulded carbon dashboards? Look under the exterior and interior section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Isn't there a thread on SF about moulded carbon dashboards? Look under the exterior and interior section... Not sure about you Alex but I tend to sit in the drives seat when I'm behind the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 ha haa...doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 sounds interesting - do you have an idea on cost ? Not sure on cost yet, if there is enough interest, I may be able to negotiate some discounted costs for a bulk order and supply these to members. I'll post photos tomorrow. Meanwhile if there is anyone that could be interested in a set, please put your name down here, so I can get an idea of numbers, to negotiate some costs. Obviously there would be no obligation at this stage. Also if anyone has a spare full set of plastic interior dash/door parts (any spec) please PM me as I may be interested in buying for development purposes. Doesn't matter about condition of the parts provided they are all available and are in one piece. Oh and just for Alex's benefit, the dash parts would need to be of the RHD variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I'll post photos tomorrow. You said that yesterday . I'd be interested but need Pics :needspic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Interested, but again, would need pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 You said that yesterday . I'd be interested but need Pics :needspic: Yes I know I did I couldn't get hold of my mate today whose camera the photos are on. Don't worry I guarantee that you will not be disappointed in the quality, as they look amazing in real life, just hope the photos do them justice. 1. Nic (black/silver) 2. Cashpoint 3. Shovels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 I am also going to find out about coloured carbon finishes, so if you have any requests/preferences then add next to your name. I'll either go for black or silver depending on what the test samples are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Its not really the carbon that has another color. If its real carbon you just take another part in it like Aramid or Kevlar which have different colors but without a Vac setup will be very hard to form in this angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Its not really the carbon that has another color. If its real carbon you just take another part in it like Aramid or Kevlar which have different colors but without a Vac setup will be very hard to form in this angles. As I said in my original post, it is 'carbon effect' as it would be extremely expensive to produce small quatities of genuine laid carbon parts. I've seen a few coloured carbon effect pieces which look very cool. I'll get a list of colours that are available and post photos if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 So is it fiberglass replace parts or do they print on the stock parts with water transfer print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 So is it fiberglass replace parts or do they print on the stock parts with water transfer print? I'll confirm final spec in a few days, once I get prices from the manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 I have edited the first post and added a few photos. Not got enough interest to make it worth while making more at the moment so if interested let me know. I think the final prices will be quite attractive but need an idea of numbers first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yeah that looks exactly like the water transfer technic... There are some companys over here in germany that do stuff like this will run you around 150 pounds I would say to get your stock trims covered with whatever you like. If some people are interested I could arrange something or even single pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yes the test sample in the photos is water transfer on a set of stock dash parts. Really appreciate the offer of taking over organising this, after all the work I've done. I was just trying to offer members a good deal on this but if you think you can do the same quality, cheaper, then over to you mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I'd also be interested by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yes the test sample in the photos is water transfer on a set of stock dash parts. Really appreciate the offer of taking over organising this, after all the work I've done. I was just trying to offer members a good deal on this but if you think you can do the same quality, cheaper, then over to you mate! Dont want to take away your business. Just as you said if its only single persons it wouldnt be worth your time so I would help somebody out if he cant find a company in the UK to do this and will give him the contact details of the german company that did the car of somebody I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Anyone else interested? What I may decide to do is offer the carbon dash on an exchange basis ie. I'll buy some good second hand panels here, get them covered (see pic) and then advertise them. Once received, the buyer would need to post me back their old panels. This way I should be able to offer very good prices. If anyone has any second hand dash panels they want to sell please pm me. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I would be interested too....some of the stick on dash examples that i have seen look pretty good too (the ones that Paul sells) Need an idea of price though any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocketUk Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 which Paul is this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Paul E! Miami GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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