berg Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Has anyone tried the new 4D glossy carbon vinyl yet? hoping to see what it looks like properly if anyone has any pics of car parts done? Dont like the matt 3d stuff as it looks nothing like carbon fibre in my opinion. If the 4D doesnt look any good either ill have to just invest in a proper carbon skinning kit as that seems the only availible solution to have proper realistic carbon look. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 i have had this mate, if i was you i would go with the skinning. the 4d stuff does look good but still looks tacky and cheap imo its not really glossy like they say it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Think ill go with the skinning then, cheers for the pics, you must have had some patience to do all those trims lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have a look at this. http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/175817-gtr-wet-carbon-wrap.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) lol i was skinning them and under that vinyl on the left is real carbon but i had to stop because i dont have a heated shed to do it in and the cold was making the resin go funny so i left it untill the weather gets better. i was sick of seeing my car without a dash so i wrapped it just for now lol - - - Updated - - - Have a look at this. http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/175817-gtr-wet-carbon-wrap.html wow thats much better im guessing not cheap either. mine is no where near as glossy as that Edited March 16, 2013 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have a look at this. http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/175817-gtr-wet-carbon-wrap.html That looks a bit like the carbon hydro transfer printing with a clear coat on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have a look at this. http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/175817-gtr-wet-carbon-wrap.html My god that GTR is horrible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 That Gtr does look good, by far the best vinyl ive seen so far Is it only availible in the states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 My Interior in 4D vinyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 PW pro is a UK company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Any fake carbon is rubbish in my eyes. From a distance it may look ok, but up close will obviously be fake. Carbon skinning is the way forward, as it uses a real layer of carbon fibre, and if done right, no one will know the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 3m 1080 vinyl is the best from the research I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Might get my half carbon trd spolier re-done by PW pro.. looks good. Do you know if they will let me send my spoiler blade to them ? dont fancy driving to mansfield !! Edited March 17, 2013 by Lee_e (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 My god that GTR is horrible!!! Plus 1 Ruined an awesome GTR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I seriously do not understand sticking something on a car that is clearly not actually carbon in an effort to make it look like it's lighter? Naked carbon fibre doesn't look all that good but it's use as a weight reducing medium is obvious. Sticking extra weight on a car to make it look like it's made of carbon is just daft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I seriously do not understand sticking something on a car that is clearly not actually carbon in an effort to make it look like it's lighter? Naked carbon fibre doesn't look all that good but it's use as a weight reducing medium is obvious. Sticking extra weight on a car to make it look like it's made of carbon is just daft! I am thinking of doing it as a contrast colour on the front and rear lips, considering the bits are pretty small I don't think I ever considered people would think it was like that to look like it's a light part!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 people dont do it to make it look lighter, thats just stupid because it looks nothing like the real stuff. people do it because they like the effect and the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I seriously do not understand sticking something on a car that is clearly not actually carbon in an effort to make it look like it's lighter? Naked carbon fibre doesn't look all that good but it's use as a weight reducing medium is obvious. Sticking extra weight on a car to make it look like it's made of carbon is just daft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Did it occur to people that some people just like the look of carbon fibre? And don't care whether its real or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Did it occur to people that some people just like the look of carbon fibre? And don't care whether its real or not? Very true, who cares... Especially when It’s for covering a few interior parts etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I did it to replace the old vinyl it had on before and I like it, doesnt bother me at all thats its not real.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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