![]() The Gloss Carbon Fibre Wrap is only slightly textured and has a circular twill weave which gives off shinier finish than the 3D version. It is also one of the most affordable carbon vinyls on the market, for example in the picture above our customer only used 152 x 50cm size which is €9.99!! That is some transformation for under 10 bucks! The film is very durable and scratch resistant making it perfect for items which may get wear and tear. Some of the more common uses for the 3D Carbon Fibre Wrap is on car interior trim. It is also one of the easiest vinyls to use as it has great conform-ability when heated which makes it perfect for the first time wrapper. It comes in a range of colours but the Black is by far the most popular. This is a Twill Weave pattern Carbon Fibre effect wrap which is Textured and has a Dry Matte finish. Here we explain each type and what they are mostly used for. ![]() All are highly conformable with heat and have an Air Drain on the adhesive side which allows for a bubble free finish. Our range include 3D, Gloss and Super Gloss Carbon Fibre Vinyls in a range of colours. Make sure to use the heat gun when you fold the vinyl over to the backside, and it should hold extremely well once it cools.We have many types of Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap from Chromatic Vinyl Films in stock and we often get asked by customers which one is best for there project. It helps at this point to notch the corners of the vinyl where the trim has a sharp external corner, and put a few slits in it anywhere the trim has a round internal corner, as pictured. Once you have reached the edge of the trim, you can trim the vinyl down to size, leaving about a quarter inch to wrap around the back side. To wrap around contours, heat the vinyl a little until it is soft, then work it around with a plastic card, making sure to clear any air bubbles that you get and avoid any wrinkles. The vinyl responds very well to heat, so be careful and don't get it to hot because it will melt if you do. Anytime you need to wrap around a corner or irregularity, you'll need to break out the heat gun. Once you've got the initial alignment done, you can start working it around the rest of the flat surfaces until you get to the corners. The adhesive is pretty forgiving, and can be pulled off and reapplied rather easily if you mess up. Then take the trim piece and carefully lay it down on top of the trim to get the initial alignment. Once you've cut all the pieces you need, start by removing the backing paper of the piece you want to work with, and lay it adhesive side up on a workbench or table. TechShop is a membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make. Check out their website,, if you're interested. ![]() I found everything I needed except the vinyl at the TechShop in Menlo Park, CA. Heat gun (hair dryer will work, but an adjustable heat gun is preferred) Plastic card for smoothing out bubbles (an old credit card will work, but it helps to smooth the edges a little) CA-421 corresponds to the traditional black-and-grey-ish carbon fiber look) 3M Di-Noc CA-421 carbon fiber vinyl (there are other styles available, including different shades of carbon fiber. I have done this on a number of cars, and the technique can be applied to just about anything, some people even wrap their hood or trunk lid with this stuff. These are instructions for how to wrap your automotive interior with carbon fiber vinyl. ![]()
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