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Old 11-07-09, 07:37   #1 (permalink)
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Carbon Fiber fabric dash wrap.

Hey there.

I'm new to the mini community. I picked up an 04 a little over a month ago.
I love it. I don't post too often over here, but wanted to share what i did recently.

I wrapped my dashboard in carbon fiber fabric.

Questions everyone asks:
-Its a fiber weave fabric pressed to a black fabric backing.
-I don't know if it is real CARBON fiber. It is identical to the new m3's dry carbon finish, in look and touch.
-It's a bit strechy.
-I purchased this from a local dealer. (sort of)
-It costs about $35 a square yard.
-I used less than one square yard, including quite a few disasters.
-It adheres using 3M spray glue. "90" works best.
-I have heard it stands up to exterior use. (motorcycle seat on a daily driven, parked in the sun/rain)

To get your own, I recommend contacting NeffyWrap. (neffywrap.com)

as far as i know- they are out of stock.
EMAIL THEM THOUGH.
they will happily refer you to one of their distributors who does have it in stock.



Here's my dashboard:






any shiny spots are just sweaty finger prints, it was about 95 degrees outside when i got done.

thoughts?
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Old 11-07-09, 08:39   #2 (permalink)
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Dat looks very smart...and for that price? winner!!
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Old 11-07-09, 09:18   #3 (permalink)
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I REALLY like that! Very smart mate!

Also, welcome to the forum - don't forget some pics of the outside of your car
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thats well neat ive seen it on the m3 forums when people have done it,
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Old 11-07-09, 15:53   #5 (permalink)
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hey,

that's exactly what the german miniindividual guys had the roof of their cars wrapped in!

nice find, they were extremely reluctant on giving any info on their way of doing!!


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hey,

that's exactly what the german miniindividual guys had the roof of their cars wrapped in!

nice find, they were extremely reluctant on giving any info on their way of doing!!


actually, that's a 3m vinyl/laminate.
i have some of that too.

this though is actually a fabric.
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Old 12-07-09, 14:01   #7 (permalink)
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Its a bit of both, fabric backed and vinyl fronted
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Old 12-07-09, 22:41   #8 (permalink)
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how hard was this to put on?
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I like that dude How much, if you don't mind me asking?
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yea anyone got an adress where we can get some so i can order adn pick up on my trip up during august?
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