Carbon Fiber Dipping ?
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Post 598163 by iancho on 2013-04-19 15:51:49
A guy told me of a Company who do Carbon Fiber Dipping.... Basically they Dip your Part in some sort of Liquid and it comes out Looking Like Carbon Fiber. I went to see them today, their work was Impressive to say the least. They can do any colour even put Gold Flecks if i wanted to match Bube, expensive though £35 a Wing Mirror, £120 Front Splitter and that was only a guess...
Has anyone else heard of this ?
I am Slightly Tempted as it would be like a Spray Job and not Tear or Peel off.
Post 598166 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-19 15:57:25
I've heard of it, all the pictures I've seen look like It's a quality finish, what did it look like close up.....and what you thinking about having done ?
Post 598167 by M-R-P on 2013-04-19 16:01:07
My new gauge pod is dipped. Looks nice but has no texture to it.
Post 598170 by iancho on 2013-04-19 16:03:03
[QUOTE=M-R-P;598167]My new gauge pod is dipped. Looks nice but has no texture to it.[/QUOTE]
Thats right its compleatly smooth isn't it
Post 598173 by iancho on 2013-04-19 16:08:42
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;598166]I've heard of it, all the pictures I've seen look like It's a quality finish, what did it look like close up.....and what you thinking about having done ?[/QUOTE]
I was very impressed Graham, although like Martin said it has no texture like the Wrapped stuff Martin has done it was just like a spray job. I was kinda thinking of having the Wing Mirrors and Splitter done and the 3 Black mesh bits on the front of the Grill.
Damn expensive though... I will try and go again next week and take some pics for you to look at
Post 598180 by M-R-P on 2013-04-19 16:18:03
The mirrors and splitter can be wrapped but it might be best to dip the grilles
Post 598181 by iancho on 2013-04-19 16:19:55
[QUOTE=Harvey;598177]Was it this firm .
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?49376-Wheeler-dealers-Range-Rover-MK3-carbon-fibre-coating&highlight=Wheeler
Next time I am up that way I am going to call in.[/QUOTE]
No mate this Company is in Witney in Oxfordshire.... Only 4 miles from me
Post 598182 by iancho on 2013-04-19 16:20:28
[QUOTE=M-R-P;598180]The mirrors and splitter can be wrapped but it might be best to dip the grilles[/QUOTE]
Thats what i was thinking Martin
Post 598184 by claymore on 2013-04-19 16:50:09
[QUOTE=M-R-P;598167]My new gauge pod is dipped. Looks nice but has no texture to it.[/QUOTE]
But that's how it should be, that's why i don't like the carbon wrap, it looks totally fake, real carbon fiber is completely smooth because it has a gel coat.
Post 598188 by iancho on 2013-04-19 17:17:48
[QUOTE=claymore;598184]But that's how it should be, that's why i don't like the carbon wrap, it looks totally fake, real carbon fiber is completely smooth because it has a gel coat.[/QUOTE]
Thats what i was thinking Colin... Because we are all so used to seeing the Fake Stuff when you see something of better Quality it takes some getting used to.
When I worked for Honda they had an F1 car on show for 2 weeks and the Carbon Fiber was smooth just like this stuff.... You could push the car with 1 Finger it was so light !
Post 598189 by T5frankie on 2013-04-19 17:19:58
this was done on wheeler dealers
[video=youtube;3Y-qdsiwdX4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y-qdsiwdX4[/video]
Post 598190 by T5frankie on 2013-04-19 17:22:04
i was thinking od doing this to the yellow fake wood in my car
Post 598203 by iancho on 2013-04-19 17:40:57
[QUOTE=T5frankie;598190]i was thinking od doing this to the yellow fake wood in my car[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the Video Clip mate that explains it all.... Thats what i saw today it looks really good. Would look really nice with the Cream in your car
Post 598242 by EddyP on 2013-04-19 18:25:19
There's a company local to me that does it, i'm going to see them hopefully at some point next week to look at getting some parts dipped.
Will let you know how I get on.
Post 598369 by iancho on 2013-04-19 20:55:34
[QUOTE=EddyP;598242]There's a company local to me that does it, i'm going to see them hopefully at some point next week to look at getting some parts dipped.
Will let you know how I get on.[/QUOT
Cheers put some pic's up when you have had it done :smile:
Post 598373 by claymore on 2013-04-19 21:07:19
You can get all the stuff to do it yourself off ebay for about £50 or much less
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171020986975?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm going to get some and have a go at dipping my inlet manifold.
[video=youtube;vTUGRW3JP-w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=vTUGRW3JP-w&feature=endscreen[/video]
Post 598375 by M-R-P on 2013-04-19 21:22:34
[QUOTE=claymore;598184]But that's how it should be, that's why i don't like the carbon wrap, it looks totally fake, real carbon fiber is completely smooth because it has a gel coat.[/QUOTE]
But the real carbon has depth to it. The dip is 2D and doesn't give the textured look you get from the other methods.
Post 598380 by JamesT5 on 2013-04-19 21:36:10
Seen this on Wheel Stealers.......
Post 598386 by claymore on 2013-04-19 21:44:58
[QUOTE=M-R-P;598375]But the real carbon has depth to it. The dip is 2D and doesn't give the textured look you get from the other methods.[/QUOTE]
I see 4 choices
1. A real carbon fiber component (obviously the best)
2. carbon fiber skinning (looks just like the real thing)
3. Water dipping (looks very similar to the real thing)
4 Carbon fiber vinyl wrap (looks exactly like what it is)
I would still prefer a wrap to wood effect on the interior, but I don't think it looks right unless it has a high gloss on exterior components.
EDIT: I am in no way dissing your work Martin, I think it's fantastic, it just depends on what effect your after.
Post 598402 by craigoodwood on 2013-04-19 22:15:38
[QUOTE=T5frankie;598189]this was done on wheeler dealers
[video=youtube;3Y-qdsiwdX4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y-qdsiwdX4[/video][/QUOTE]
i wonder what his finger prints are like...
Post 598421 by Haizum74 on 2013-04-19 22:51:13
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;598402]i wonder what his finger prints are like...[/QUOTE]
A bit like this, T2 anyone [video=youtube;iP7BKHU4WUc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP7BKHU4WUc[/video]
Post 599355 by claymore on 2013-04-22 17:50:21
I should be having my first practice at dipping in a couple of days, I'll post picks up if it's good or a disaster. I'm going to practice on my ecu cover to start with.
Post 599357 by AndysR on 2013-04-22 17:55:41
I've had some of my engine covers done like this and I think it gives a good look whilst maintaining a good resistance to the engine bay environment and staying realistic cost wise...
Post 599359 by iancho on 2013-04-22 17:57:16
[QUOTE=claymore;599355]I should be having my first practice at dipping in a couple of days, I'll post picks up if it's good or a disaster. I'm going to practice on my ecu cover to start with.[/QUOTE]
I'm very interested to see the results Colin, hopefully it will look as good as the other items we have seen. You could have started something now lol
Post 599365 by claymore on 2013-04-22 18:09:26
If it works ok, look out for carbon dipped interior bits being offered for sale....lol
Post 599372 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-22 18:22:56
[QUOTE=AndysR;599357]I've had some of my engine covers done like this and I think it gives a good look whilst maintaining a good resistance to the engine bay environment and staying realistic cost wise...[/QUOTE]
Any pics, and what's realistic cost wise ?
Post 599376 by AndysR on 2013-04-22 18:28:47
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599372]Any pics, and what's realistic cost wise ?[/QUOTE]
I got mates rates as a friend did them for me but the work I've had done would have been £150.00, pictures are on my resurrection thread under the projects section.
Post 599521 by theflyingbrick on 2013-04-22 23:15:23
just had a look at claymores ebay link,you can also get different effect wraps like skulls and stuff!! looks pretty good actaully :)
Post 599575 by jotter22 on 2013-04-23 08:10:27
[QUOTE=claymore;598373]You can get all the stuff to do it yourself off ebay for about £50 or much less
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171020986975?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm going to get some and have a go at dipping my inlet manifold.
[video=youtube;vTUGRW3JP-w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=vTUGRW3JP-w&feature=endscreen[/video][/QUOTE]
Yes and my wife would be over the moon if i did that in our bath!......
Tony.
Post 599581 by volvokid on 2013-04-23 08:24:57
[QUOTE=jotter22;599575]Yes and my wife would be over the moon if i did that in our bath!......
Tony.[/QUOTE]
I was thinking the same, if I was to do it I would go to b and q and get one of those big storage boxes and do it out in the garage. No danger would I do something like that in my house, it takes the mick what some people do doesn't it?
Post 599585 by claymore on 2013-04-23 08:39:58
lol at you two, as it happens, i have a tub for doing most things, but I would have no problem using the bath to do something like a spoiler, what do you think it would do to your bath......lol
Post 599588 by jotter22 on 2013-04-23 08:51:44
Its not a matter of what it would do!the house is the wifes domain and she would flip if i wanted to put stuff like that in it!
Tony.
Post 599591 by volvokid on 2013-04-23 08:58:54
It's the principal of it, tony is rite to an extend, if I said it was the wife's domain I would get battered haha. Houses aren't ment for stuff like that, that's why god gave us men garages and sheds lol, next you will be spray painting your bonnet in your kitchen :)
My mum doesn't let you use the bathroom for a day after its been cleaned, I used to get told to use the other one, women are weird like that ;)
Post 599593 by claymore on 2013-04-23 09:08:09
[QUOTE=volvokid;599591]It's the principal of it, tony is rite to an extend, if I said it was the wife's domain I would get battered haha. Houses aren't ment for stuff like that, that's why god gave us men garages and sheds lol, next you will be spray painting your bonnet in your kitchen :)
My mum doesn't let you use the bathroom for a day after its been cleaned, I used to get told to use the other one, women are weird like that ;)[/QUOTE]
Lol... you want to put your foot down mate, although my wife draws the line about me putting car parts in the dish washer...lol
Post 599595 by volvokid on 2013-04-23 09:15:01
[QUOTE=claymore;599593]Lol... you want to put your foot down mate, although my wife draws the line about me putting car parts in the dish washer...lol[/QUOTE]
I do most of the cleaning anyway lol she does the cooking and washing. I did consider putting my boost pod in the cooker to let the paint set lol but didn't want all my food to taste like paint for days after.
Post 599596 by jotter22 on 2013-04-23 09:17:10
I will pass on your words of wisdom! But some things are just not worth the grief! And it would cost twice as much as if i was to get it done proffesionally it looks quite touchy feely and i dont have the patience.
Tony.
Post 599597 by Biff on 2013-04-23 09:19:29
[QUOTE=volvokid;599591]It's the principal of it, tony is rite to an extend, if I said it was the wife's domain I would get battered haha. Houses aren't ment for stuff like that, that's why god gave us men garages and sheds lol, next you will be spray painting your bonnet in your kitchen :)
My mum doesn't let you use the bathroom for a day after its been cleaned, I used to get told to use the other one, women are weird like that ;)[/QUOTE]
Its the same in my mums! I have to ask which toilet to use... It's a bit of a standard joke. Lol
Thank Christ we only have one bathroom in our house. The mrs is still not a happy bunny after me putting the billions header tank in the dishwasher. Lol
Post 599600 by volvokid on 2013-04-23 09:23:57
[QUOTE=Biff;599597]Its the same in my mums! I have to ask which toilet to use... It's a bit of a standard joke. Lol
Thank Christ we only have one bathroom in our house. The mrs is still not a happy bunny after me putting the billions header tank in the dishwasher. Lol[/QUOTE]
Mums are funny things lol. Lol doesn't the muck clog up parts of the dishwashers filter?
Post 599601 by volvokid on 2013-04-23 09:25:56
Btw I actually like the look of this carbon fibre dipping, I hope it gives good results. I like what andy has done to his engine bay plastics and usually that's not my thing but its certainly got my thinking about the saffy bay.
Post 599602 by Biff on 2013-04-23 09:29:09
It was washed out originally, ie no clumps of oil off my split oil cooler. The residue would just be the same as cooking oil on a pan.... So I told mrs biff anyway. Lol
My mrs is catching it off my mum, the latest is don't use that towel, they're for show. Wtf?! Lol
Post 599658 by theflyingbrick on 2013-04-23 16:33:08
go to screwfix or toolstation and get a plasterers bath...its like a smaller plastic version of a normal bath,no fuss and no wife beating you up either lol
Post 600104 by Tomcat on 2013-04-24 19:17:04
That's not a bad finish bud, If you sprayed it yellow would you get a kevlar effect?.
Post 600106 by claymore on 2013-04-24 19:21:29
[QUOTE=Tomcat;600104]That's not a bad finish bud, If you sprayed it yellow would you get a kevlar effect?.[/QUOTE]
Yes mate, whatever paint is underneath is what will show through.
Post 600110 by Tomcat on 2013-04-24 19:29:08
Cool!....looking forward to seeing how you get on with this bud.
Post 600155 by iancho on 2013-04-24 21:00:43
Perfect Colin... Thats a good as the stuff i was shown. Very impressive :smile:
Post 600218 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-24 23:02:06
For a first try that's very good Colin, bloomin makes your eyes go funny staring at the pics though !
