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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Hey, Who is the member that wrapped thir roof in carbon fiber? How did they do it?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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I cant help you with that but I have been thinking of making a real carbon fiber roof.. Anyone know how hard it would be to take off that top sheet?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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I think it would be hard. I can only imagine it's tack welded in the corners and probably on the sides
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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if you have a sawzall it shouldn't be too difficult.....


like voyager, I am pretty sure it is welded on there...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Voyager
I think it would be hard. I can only imagine it's tack welded in the corners and probably on the sides
Thats kinda what I was thinking... But if its just bolted up there im totally doing it!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Is this the car you were talking about had it done by AestheticCreations of Surprise, Az. Just look up AestheticCreations.com he can send out the material or do whatever you want graphic wise check out the web site.
 

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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You are probably looking for Neffy Wrap. Check here... Neffywrap.com, Home of the Original Neffy Carbon Fiber Wrap

Pretty cool stuff
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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I plan on doing mine in few weeks, I have already done the spoiler and pillar inside and door handles.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Forum member "alfdoc" has some photo's in his album of a Crossfire's "Cut-a-way" chassis.
Search - CrossfireForum.org Gallery
Hope this helps to show you where to cut.

I think an "air chisel" would be the tool of choice
 

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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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I ordered the wrap for my roof today and by rear plate.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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My wrap came in today now I just need a warmer day!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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This must be an age thing, cause I dont understand putting "contact paper " on a car. It used to be used to line shelves in the kitchen. Especially since carbon fiber is not really carbon fiber for strength, and its not reducing the weight, just another thing to have to care for when it gets scratched up.?
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by waldig
This must be an age thing, cause I dont understand putting "contact paper " on a car. It used to be used to line shelves in the kitchen. Especially since carbon fiber is not really carbon fiber for strength, and its not reducing the weight, just another thing to have to care for when it gets scratched up.?
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As much as I love the look of the Di-NOC vinyl, I'm with you, woody. Can't get past this.

Having said that, Vivid Racing is wrapping a F-430 in the faux carbon... Should look nice when done. If nothing else, it'll protect the factory paint.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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As much as I love the look of the Di-NOC vinyl, I'm with you, woody. Can't get past this.

Having said that, Vivid Racing is wrapping a F-430 in the faux carbon... Should look nice when done. If nothing else, it'll protect the factory paint.
Will it actually protect the paint, or potentially cause damage if you eventually decided to remove it? And, I would assume that the vinyl will actually fade a bit over time, so if a car is completely wrapped, and you dent a fender, it would probably be hard to match vinyl to that one panel to match the rest of the car. Not to mention deviations of color/sheen between lot numbers.
 

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bmorgan
Will it actually protect the paint, or potentially cause damage if you eventually decided to remove it? And, I would assume that the vinyl will actually fade a bit over time, so if a car is completely wrapped, and you dent a fender, it would probably be hard to match vinyl to that one panel to match the rest of the car. Not to mention deviations of color/sheen between lot numbers.
Good points. I had vinyl on my old Ranger, authentic Saleen graphics package, and they looked crummy after about four years. Granted, my truck saw track duty, but...

Here's the pic of the Ferrari:
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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the company I pull for just did a wrap on my '03 '53 box trailer...I am a rolling billboard now...I have to post up a photo...which is what they did the wrap in....a photo of our product...makes the trailer appear to be brand new...hides all the bad places alone the sides...it will be interesting to see how long this material holds its colors...
 
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