want to CF cover my engine cover, how?

Discussion in 'Under hood' started by orandaberg, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. orandaberg

    orandaberg New Member

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    I need Advice to CF cover this,espescialy the side indents
    thanks
     
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    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Hey check out AECarbon Vendor section on here he can help you out possibly.
     
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    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    If you just want the look, you can have it dipped with hydrographics.
     
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    YoungMedic23 Vortech 426 SRT8 Jeep Rollin

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    Neffy wrap
     
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    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    really depends on what you are going for. do you want just the look??? then do the aforementioned neffy wrap or hydo graphics. if you want something REAL, light weight and rigid, then get in touch with aecarbon. i would imagine a "look" thing is what you want by judging from the type of piece you want in cf. good luck.......
     
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    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    How would all the wrap-on stuff hold up under the hood?
     
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    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Dave,

    There is a guy on another forum that actually used the stuff I mentioned in his interior, exterior, as well as pieces in his engine bay.

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    For a test I would take a piece and put it somewhere (remote location) of the piece your wanting to wrap and see what happens to it. Seems like a lot of individuals are using this stuff on pretty much anything. I would say its durable but I've seen others mention just for assurance if you want to either clear it or use some sort of resin on top of it for protection. Some sites are willing to send you a sample of the stuff. Its better to do that then actually fork up the amount for a large piece and then find no real use for it or it won't work for what you want it to do.
     
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    orandaberg New Member

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    Hi
    That stuff looks fun to work with,looks easy to start wrapping everything in site, however I still canot get past the indents along side the engine cover. An idea maybe would be to cove everything flat and cut out the indents an paint them black to give the impression of cooling holes, but the 3,0L CRD raised letters will be a problem, unless I shave them down to the plastic and use some CF stick on lettering, The main issue is the heat, I guess I could write the maufacturer, since I assume its a heat gun to get the shape, the emgine heat may mell the stuff, Thanks for the posts
     
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    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    I wouldn't be so worried about the heat melting the stuff itself (although that would be a concern) but I'd want to know how the adhesive holds up in that environment over time.
     
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    orandaberg New Member

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    Hi
    Espescially here in europe where I drive an average 180-200 KMH on the highway between Denamark an Spain
     
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    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    oh yea, go ahead, rub it in... haha

    I was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany from 87-91... :)