Dnk Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 (edited) I'm changing the interior trim on my SLC, its currently Aluminium fabric, I've bought a spare set from breakers and going for a dark c/f look Would you hydrodip or wrap ? Or paint them and go Piano Black I'll be doing the center console trim, ash tray and the 2 door handle surrounds Edited June 28 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I would Carbon Skin them, if possible. I think Piano black is a great for showing finger prints. What about a tinted laquer to give a carbon esq look ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, mattdavies said: I would Carbon Skin them, if possible. I think Piano black is a great for showing finger prints. What about a tinted laquer to give a carbon esq look ? Finger prints wont be an issue as its only me in the car, no kids to worry about. Had piano black in my Range Rover with no problems, you just need to be careful I'm getting silly quotes this morning for dipping so almost crossed that off the list. Seems a few don't want the work as no reply to several enquiries A mate who does all my paintwork can do the Piano black so I'm beginning to think that's the route I'll go. I'll get him to give it plenty of lacquer then can be flatted if it did get scratched Edited June 28 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 i'd carbon skin these Wrap can look a bit naff tbf Hydrodripping the weave can go wiggly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 (edited) I've started looking at the carbon skinning but from my searches I think this is going to be too expensive. It looks great though for sure Edited June 29 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Always paint, dip and wrap looks naff, especially fake carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Not many places doing this carbon skinning from what I can see I've contacted 3 so we'll see what response I get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 I'm with the carbon option too. Piano black is a pain in the bum to keep looking nice and like anything painted gloss black, it will swirl and scratch very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Carbon skinning would appear to be a tad above my budget 1 quote just landed for £1200 + vat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Decided to go the Piano black route and we'll see how it well it lasts, as said no kids no wife so no problem hopefully Dropped the parts to my mates car repair shop and left them with him. by far my cheapest option which did sway me a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 (edited) All done Edited August 8 by Dnk (see edit history) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeM2000 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 That looks brilliant, do you know how your friend did that as they look amazing and ide like to do the same to some interior panels on my car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 10 minutes ago, GeorgeM2000 said: That looks brilliant, do you know how your friend did that as they look amazing and ide like to do the same to some interior panels on my car. Thanks I think it looks so much better than the original Aluminium fabric trim. Once you have the trim out its really down to what's on its surface as to what you have to do. Mine was straight forward and basically got flatted then primed and flatted then sprayed black then lacquered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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