Draco-REX Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 So I was looking at some dress up parts for the S5. There's some nice stuff out there, but there's nothing that I feel looks complete. So I was thinking of wrapping certain pieces in a carbon fiber look. But I'm worried it'll come across as just faking it. What's the consensus on cf wraps? The parts I'm planning are: Center front "splitter" Rear "diffuser" Side "rock guards" along rocker panels Trunk spoiler (likely Charactere) While there are real CF versions of these parts, not all are available. And mixing real cf and cf wrap would just look bad I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you like it who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you like it who cares. As always..... :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 wrap or paint is just a finish, nothing more. If you like it, then continue to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 In moderation in certain cases it looks phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 In moderation in certain cases it looks phenomenal. I agree with this. Things like you mentioned I believe would look good because they are small enough but noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 what ever floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Talk with PPC they have a really nice product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 In moderation in certain cases it looks phenomenal. http://art.ngfiles.com/images/155/waldflieger_let-s-agree-to-agree-wallpaper.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you like it who cares. what ever floats your boat. Came to post this. It's your car. If you like it, who cares? If you don't, peel it off and carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I think I'm going to have to see a good wrap to make up my mind.. I have until spring to decide, so it's not a big rush, just some thoughts I was kicking around. Thanks for the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Tacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Tacky X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you're gonna try it, use 3M Di-noc. I have a roll of some Oracal carbon-look product, and it's actually a metallized film - so you can't stretch/shrink it. Dinoc has a tactile pattern to it as well. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dowachyalike, kid. But for God's sake, do NOT come in here and post pictures of the finished product. Haters abound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you're gonna try it, use 3M Di-noc. I have a roll of some Oracal carbon-look product, and it's actually a metallized film - so you can't stretch/shrink it. This is what I used on my bike. It looked sick. I had it on the tank and faring. People would compliment it every time I had it out. For what you want to do, I wouldn't hesitate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dowachyalike, kid. But for God's sake, do NOT come in here and post pictures of the finished product. Haters abound. This also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dowachyalike, kid. But for God's sake, do NOT come in here and post pictures of the finished product. Haters abound. But haters are how you can tell you're doing something right. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 But haters are how you can tell you're doing something right. :gabe: The year after I did my tank on the bike in CF, the following year the manufactur came out with the tanks wrapped and it got good reviews. It's not for everyone. I think it would go over well once on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Maybe look at getting the parts hydro dipped with a carbon pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I like it as long it's done on the right pieces and it isn't everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The purpose of CF is to add lightness (to quote Chapman) and simply giving the illusion you've done so is, IMO, the same as putting an cobra badge on the front of a V6 Mustang because you like the cobra logo more than the pony logo. That said, I agree that you do what the fuck you want because it's your car and haters be damned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The purpose of CF is to add lightness (to quote Chapman) and simply giving the illusion you've done so is, IMO, the same as putting an cobra badge on the front of a V6 Mustang because you like the cobra logo more than the pony logo. That said, I agree that you do what the fuck you want because it's your car and haters be damned. That me be the major reason for cf, but one could argue that it has a unique look and is a nice "finish". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The purpose of CF is to add lightness (to quote Chapman) and simply giving the illusion you've done so is, IMO, the same as putting an cobra badge on the front of a V6 Mustang because you like the cobra logo more than the pony logo. That said, I agree that you do what the fuck you want because it's your car and haters be damned. Bingo, shit is gay if you are doing it simply for the look. Pony up some money and actually get functionality out of carbon fiber pieces instead of being a ricer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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