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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Hi everyone, I'm looking to change my wood trim pieces to carbon fiber. I have found the 2 dash pieces in OEM carbon fiber but, I can't seem to find the ashtray, shifter bezel, window switch trim and the door panel/card trim. Did they use a different type of material like aluminum or something else? Don't get me wrong I love the birds eye maple. But I really really love carbon fiber and my car is silver on black so the carbon fiber would suit it much better for my taste. Any thoughts, opinions, or input are welcome.

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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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Michael Star, I am not a fan of stick on carbon fiber at all, if I do carbon I want to do it right. I know it looks really nice when its done properly. When the question is asked... I want to say "yes that is real carbon fiber".
 

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Michael Star, I am not a fan of stick on carbon fiber at all, if I do carbon I want to do it right. I know it looks really nice when its done properly. When the question is asked... I want to say "yes that is real carbon fiber".

I think you'll find that it's actually lookey-likey carbon from the factory.
 
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I think you'll find that it's actually lookey-likey carbon from the factory.
Well Poop.. that's not what I wanted to hear. I just can't imagine them using a fake carbon fiber when they use real wood.. If this is correct thank you for enlightening me. If I do go the route of the 3M wrap, can that stuff be clear coated? I prefer the gloss look over the dry carbon look.
 

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How to clear coat 3M carbon fiber DI-NOC vinyl | Carbon Fiber Film
 
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Thanks For The Link..This Will Be Very Useful.
 
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