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Old 05-20-2014, 01:38 AM
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Carbon door pillars for the x-type

Jaguar x Type 02 07 Carbon Fiber Pillar Post Door Body Trim Kit 6 Pieces | eBay


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Old 05-20-2014, 08:03 AM
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I have something like that on my car, but the ones I bought were real carbon fiber, not vinyl. I bought them off of E-Bay about 4 years ago; can't remember the seller. I think they might have been like $70-$80. Have held up very well through Wisconsin winters. I have the carbon fiber/alcantara interior trim and with my car being gray I think it ties it all together nicely. They fit perfectly and are easy to install.
 
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I've wrapped a few things on my car and it can look pretty good if you take your time, use a heat gun and get the edges tight.

The kit seems a bit expensive though, just to get pre-cut pieces. The wrap itself is not all that much and my experience was that having an oversize sheet makes it a lot easier to install.

The 3M 1080 is a little thinner than the Di-Noc and easier to work with for curved surfaces.

3M 3D Carbon Fiber Black Vinyl Car Textured Wrap 1080 12in x 60in 5 Sq Ft | eBay
 
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I have them too. I like it. I bought a "kit" like that too but as stated, its cheaper to just buy a bigger sheet and do it yourself and you'll have extra to wrap other things.
 
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If your car is stock and this will be the only thing done to it, NO!
 
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