Originally Posted by Black03AR
Hey Max,
Did you find the 3M DI-NOC was easier to use around the deep curves of the AC controls and switches? Did you have to use the special primer? I've been thinking of getting the silver effect stuff for those particular areas.
Thanks
AR
OK, there still seems to be interest.
The DI-NOC stuff is pretty impressive. .004" thick-won't interfere with switches and vent louvers. Once installed, everything fits together tight. Seems to reduce squeaks.
Comes in a roll like wallpaper.
Yes, I found and used the 3M 94 Tape primer. The only place I found it at a decent price and quickly available was...Fastenal! Go to their website and find one near you.
I bought 15 of the .66 ml one-use sticks. $.83 each. I Have 5 left. They are the small tubes that you crush in the middle and one end is a brush-like surface you paint the surface with. A true primer-isn't a layer of adhesive-it prepares the surface to accept the tape (DI-NOC) adhesive. Once dry (5 minutes) you can not see it It works and is necessary for the deep coves and where you wrap it around the back edges of the pieces. You may just opt to buy the 1/2 pint can for ~ $25 and coat the surfaces.
My better half and I spent ~ 8 hours doing all of the bits. I did the disassembly. This included removing the panels for the 2nd airbag lamp and the cigar lighter. Both the lamp and the lighter socket come out of the little panels. I removed the louvers from the vents.
when you get this material off the backing paper, it is pretty stiff and you immediately wonder how the heck it will go around curves and corners. Heat gun. A hair blower works-just slower.
It is "Re-positionable". But after you use the primer, it is a bit tougher to re-position.
If you stretch into a shape you don't like-heat it. It will return to flat and new.
Cut the pieces 1" larger on all borders. When you have all of the flats stuck down-trim to 3/8". that seems to be the best size for wrapping around the back and sticking down.
Use heat on all edges and deep depressions. Not to much heat.
Type "DI-NOC" into YouTube and watch as many videos as you can stand.
And last but not least-I spent $8 and got samples (2"X2") of Silver, Graphite, Black, Dark Pewter and Pewter. The Silver is too light in my opinion. Pretty much the same as our silver. Very little if any contrast with our buttons and switches, but this is what you may want-matching with a cool texture. Both Pewters have a touch of gold in them. Black is-black. Graphite is-nice.
I bought it at:
3M DI-NOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Best price I could find and really fast delivery. I bought a 48"X36" piece and this did the A-pillars and overhead on my roadster, along with the console. Not quite enough to do the doorpull/speaker surrounds. I just ordered a little more for those.