38 replies to this topic

[clivemk1mini]

as the title has anyone had a go at carbon skinning? if so what was the end result like? pics would be great as im thinking of giving it a go..

[Noah]

A Hairdryer and a felt squeegee. Its worth your money :)

[clivemk1mini]

have you done it noah? if so any pics

[Noah]

Sister's clio. The gear knob bit has been removed now.

[clivemk1mini]

is that just the sticky vynal or the carbon mating in thinking of actally skinning some parts in real carbon

Edited by clivemk1mini, 31 December 2012 - 08:27 PM.

[Noah]

is that just the sticky vynal or the carbon mating

Its the sticky vinyl stuff off e-Bay di-noc.

The one I'm interested in is Hydro Dipping, i got a quote to do bumpers on a Mini... £100.

[clivemk1mini]

there is someone on hear just got the equiptment to do carbon dipping im sure he will be offering good prices.. its the member that does the custom dip sticks..

im thinking of buying the kit from carbon mods and doing my centre binnacle and steering cowl. i have exposed weave bumpers already

Edited by clivemk1mini, 31 December 2012 - 08:49 PM.

[kieranjt]

i used one of these to do some big parts a while ago, looked really good :)
http://www.carbonmod..._CMCFSK300.aspx

damn it just noticed you mentioned the site already!!

Edited by kieranjt, 31 December 2012 - 08:36 PM.

[clivemk1mini]

you got any pics of the stuff you did?

[minilee94]

That hydro dipping does t have to be done in a solution water or normal clean water

[clivemk1mini]

Haven't got a clue hadn't heard of it before yesterday

[minilee94]

Looks cool not sure on carbon tho looks pants id just have a go at carbon mod one

[clivemk1mini]

Will try carbon mods I think

[F1L8EY]

one of the members on here had his wheels dipped with a wood vinyl... they look sick!!!

i think its a charged solution youtube has videos of the process

[kieranjt]

you got any pics of the stuff you did?

I meant to write bike not big sorry.
But no photo's the bikes long gone.

Do remember my first attempt looking poo though, requires some patience to get it done properly!