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edcraig
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« on: January 27, 2009, 07:14:16 am »
Hey Guys,

I'm looking into maybe offering some carbon fiber style coating.  It's a hydro filmed finish that looks like CF, that can be applied to most surfaces.  Just testing the waters to see if there is any interst in this stuff and would like your opinions.  See attached pic of a center console I just did in my 996 Porsche. 

Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2009, 09:44:23 am »
Looks fast!

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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 09:47:35 am »
Joking aside, it does look like its been done well, but I have a basic problem with a product like this - it apes something that is designed to reduce weight (and hence increase performance) by actually ADDING the weight of the film (albeit probably a small amount) on top of the original part, instead of actually having a CF part to reduce weight.

just my opinion. What do I know, I run repro BRM's that probably weigh more than a years production run of this film!  Cheesy

But as I said, it DOES look well done!
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 14:45:20 pm »
I like the looks of the CF, Ed Kiss  Don't let Kaferboy beat you down!  That steering wheel looks like it could use a little CF treatment, too..... Roll Eyes Wink
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2009, 15:15:09 pm »
I'm gonna carbon fiber the spokes on my BRMs for Bug-In.
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2009, 16:18:11 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on January 27, 2009, 14:45:20 pm
I like the looks of the CF, Ed Kiss  Don't let Kaferboy beat you down!  That steering wheel looks like it could use a little CF treatment, too..... Roll Eyes Wink

 Cheesy Cheesy Grin I'm not beating, just saying hehehe... Wink

How about a CF windscreen  Tongue
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2009, 16:56:55 pm »
Quote from: kaferboy on January 27, 2009, 16:18:11 pm
Quote from: Sarge on January 27, 2009, 14:45:20 pm
I like the looks of the CF, Ed Kiss  Don't let Kaferboy beat you down!  That steering wheel looks like it could use a little CF treatment, too..... Roll Eyes Wink

 Cheesy Cheesy Grin I'm not beating, just saying hehehe... Wink


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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 17:04:41 pm »
There may not be so much of a market for it in the traditional Cal Look circles, but the German Look guys would go nuts over it. Late model bumpers, headlight rings, handles, side trim etc. There was a beautiful '72 featured in Volksworld last year built by James Wooton from O/FF for a customer with plenty of carbon bits - not the type of car I would build, but I'd certainly envy the owner!
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2009, 17:14:34 pm »
I agree probably not much of a market for the cal-look scene but looks like you've got a quality install on that console,looks like a great product for the correct niche. 


 
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2009, 17:29:39 pm »
So this is a film that you lay over, must not be very thick. What wont it stick to ?
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2009, 18:04:33 pm »
It's coating that could be used whereever you might powdercoat or paint a surface, just in this case you can apply a multitoned/pattered finish like carbon fiber.  Other designs are available.  I agree that the air cooled VW works might not be the best application for it, but having said that, There might be some applications for it. (fan shrouds...etc).

Thanks for the input!
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 23:16:22 pm »
Is this the process where the material is suspended in liquid and the part is brought up through it?
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edcraig
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2009, 23:47:32 pm »
Yes, that pretty much describes it.
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2009, 00:21:48 am »
cool deal.
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