Dave Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) well all i can say WOW what a transformation from a tired grey carpet with loads of marks ,to a brand new looking black carpet. took me hour and half, gave it two good coats, done my front mats as well there now all drying in the sun. total cost £27. big thanks to those who have put how too guides .cant wait to get it back in the car .also i carbon wrapped the plastic bolt and seat belt covers. the pics dont do it justice looks patchy its just the sun on the weave . plus a pic of tools needed sprayer [wilkos 58p] gloves -funnel [home made] stiff brush. Edited June 8, 2010 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks great mate, glad it went good for you . I'm loving the carbon rapped plastic bits aswell but just realized i'm missing these bits . Can i ask you where did you get the carbon rap stuff? & how does it stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 mint!! what dye did you use mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufop Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Supra n/a ---got it from here it went on real easy---- still got half left. http://www.valeterspride.co.uk/black-carpet-dye-5-litre-a-renovating-valeting-chemical-69-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks great mate, glad it went good for you . I'm loving the carbon rapped plastic bits aswell but just realized i'm missing these bits . Can i ask you where did you get the carbon rap stuff? & how does it stick? got it off ebay theres loads on there and used high temp spray glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 cheeers may have to try this as the end result looks really good! good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) cheeers may have to try this as the end result looks really good! good work just put the carpet back in the car and it looks 100 times better. I recommend anyone with a grey carpet thats looking past its sell by to do it. Edited June 9, 2010 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Looks great, IM just about to give the cabon wrapping a go. How much of a mess did you make with the dye though? I was covered for a week wehn I done mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Looks great, IM just about to give the cabon wrapping a go. How much of a mess did you make with the dye though? I was covered for a week wehn I done mine! the only mess i made is a black square on my lawn what are you going to carbon wrap ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 the only mess i made is a black square on my lawn what are you going to carbon wrap ????? The initial idea was the steering wheel cowling, as I had a price of £300 to have it made in actual CF, I thought I'd save a few pennies and give the wrapping a go. Also gonne go the door handles and now the seat trims If Ive any left over I might do the inside of the armrest compartment thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 The initial idea was the steering wheel cowling, as I had a price of £300 to have it made in actual CF, I thought I'd save a few pennies and give the wrapping a go. Also gonne go the door handles and now the seat trims If Ive any left over I might do the inside of the armrest compartment thing. i tried the door handle inserts what a PITA just couldnt get it to look right , ended up taking it off and spraying them .done my dash its quite easy if you take your time think i will do my cowl as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm not looking forward to the door handles tbh, I've got hands like shovels, so anything even slightly intricate and I'm screwed. The cowling looks easy though, and if I do make a mess of the armrest, at least it will be hidden. No doubt if I pull off the cowling, I'll end up going carbon mad, ripping the door cards off, and making a right proper balls-up of them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauron Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 the only mess i made is a black square on my lawn what are you going to carbon wrap ????? Took your advice and done mine today.Can't believe the difference as my carpets were minging but they look like brand new now.Also done my mats and even sprayed my seats as they were badly faded and stained.Huge transformation although my lawn looks like a chessboard.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Took your advice and done mine today.Can't believe the difference as my carpets were minging but they look like brand new now.Also done my mats and even sprayed my seats as they were badly faded and stained.Huge transformation although my lawn looks like a chessboard.lol you spray dyed your seats? your gonna have to post some pics up once there dryed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 you spray dyed your seats? your gonna have to post some pics up once there dryed. agreed like to see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 cheeers may have to try this as the end result looks really good! good work its easy mate and just seeing this thread i think i am going to have to do mine asap , those carbon wrapped seat clips look awesome , have you got a link to the stuff you used ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauron Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 agreed like to see them Will take some pics on the weekend.Obviously its not such a huge transformation as the grey carpets as the seat wings are not the ideal material to take the dye but considering they were badly faded as mines an aerotop they are much better.Brings your plastics up as well.Had nothing to lose as i intended having seats recovered in leather at some stage but the car looks great for the meantime..Give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) its easy mate and just seeing this thread i think i am going to have to do mine asap , those carbon wrapped seat clips look awesome , have you got a link to the stuff you used ? i got it from the US on ebay but the link doesnt work anymore,it was the carbon cloth ,will have a dig around see if i can find him here you go http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CARBON-FIBER-FABRIC-55-X-36-INTERIOR-TRIM-WRAP-FABRIC-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4a9d971d7aQQitemZ320471506298QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories fast delivery to had it in 3 days the size on there was enough to do my dash and a few other bits Edited June 10, 2010 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 mmmmm job to add to the list , cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Did you put a coat of laquer on top of the carbon fibre wrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 well, thanks so much for this, it inspired me to do mine, and it has truly made one hell of a difference, from a shabby stained grey carpet to a deep shade of black, now looks stunning, just like brand new.. For the cost of the dye it's a bargain, so easy to do:cool: Will post some pics when it goes back in.. cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Did you put a coat of laquer on top of the carbon fibre wrap? no doesnt need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisso_pl Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I sent a PM but will ask here in the thread. I have ordered that carbon wrap from the link and have it home now. Also equipped with glue in spray and I dont know how to do that properly. I tried with one piece but it looks poor. I dont know how you manage to wrap it without crinkles on corners and curves? can this material be heated or something to make it smooth on the hard places to work with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 wow looks good mate, i should have done that would have saved me a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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