Centre Console Carbon Fibre Wrap

Dan emailed over some photos of the work he's done wrapping the centre console of his Honda Accord with carbon fibre vinyl.  This particular vinyl is from the 3M Di-Noc range and is partucularly easy to wrap with as it features Comply Technology which is really just a fancy way of saying there are tiny grooves on the adhesive side which allow air to escape so you don't get any unsightly bubbles.

Dan used the black carbon fibre vinyl and we also stock the white carbon fibre vinyl.

"I've already had someone amazed that it's not a factory standard finish!   The material is a dream to work with - especcially the fact that it does have a slight stretch and leaves no air bubbles.

Thanks for retailing the product.  Look forward to seeing some pic's on the website.

Regards, Dan

Honda Accord centre console wrapped in carbon fibre vinyl.

Honda Accord centre console wrapped in carbon fibre vinyl.

Carbon Fibre Vinyl is available to buy online in sheets and rolls from Underground Graphics website at: http://www.undergroundgraphics.com/Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl/Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl/p-728-2137/

Fitting instructions are also available on our website:  Carbon Fibre Vinyl Fitting Instructions

White Carbon Fibre Vinyl

White Carbon Fibre Vinyl is one of the 7 colours available in the 3M Di-Noc range. 3M UK do not stock white carbon fibre vinyl as a matter of course but occasionally have some left over from a large order. If you want details on availability we will contact 3M for you to find out what is in stock or on order at the current time

Getting White 3M Carbon Fibre vinyl in the UK

Typically 3M UK will order a full 50m roll at a time and only if they have a confirmed order to buy a large part of the roll. If there is no white carbon fibre available in the UK it has to be brought in from the European Distribution Hub in Germany which takes around 3 weeks. If they don't have the white carbon fibre in stock it is ordered from 3M's manufacturing plant in Japan which takes around 6 weeks.

Please contact us if you need further details or wish to enquire about or place an order for white carbon vinyl.

White Carbon Fibre Vinyl Notes

White carbon fibre vinyl has different properties to the black carbon fibre vinyl:

    * Not intended for prolonged exterior use
    * May yellow when exposed to UV light
    * No known issues for interior vehicle use
    * Would look stunning on a bonnet or spoiler, even if it only lasts 2 or 3 years!

New Carbon Fibre Vinyl Website

You can buy cheap carbon fibre vinyl on our new dedicated carbon website at www.3mcarbonfibrevinyl.co.uk

Carbon Fibre Bonnet Wrap

Carbon Fibre Vinyl is perfect to create a Carbon Fibre Bonnet Wrap. This is illustrated above by the photo from Sunny from Kustom Carbon.

Small vehicles are the easiest for a DIY carbon wrap as the vinyl can cover the full bonnet and the most difficult part is trimming it to fit.

How to Join Carbon Vinyl

With larger cars like the Toyota Supra it gets more difficult to wrap the bonnet as the vinyl is manufactured on a roll 1220mm wide and the Supra bonnet is larger than this.

There is a lot of talk on car forums about techniques to join wheets of carbon fibre vinyl so that the pattern still matches. The propper name for this is a Butt join and is achieved by laying two sheets of carbon vinyl on top of each other, taking care to ensure the pattern matches. Cutting through the overlapping area allows you to remove the excess from the top and bottom the vinyl should join up perfectly with the carbon fibre pattern still matching.

There are two issues with this when doing vehicle applications.  You can't go cutting vinyl when it's in place on a car as this seriously risks damaging the paintwork and even if you did, temperature changes will make the vinyl creep very slightly which opens up the join to water, dust and polish which are likely to start working their way under the vinyl causing it to lift.

On large bonnets we therefore recommend using a technique similar to Sunny's where a design is created that flows with the lines of the car. In the case of the Peugeot above Sunny worked along the lines on the bonnet leading to the headlights, following this down onto the grille and lower bumper.
Carbon Vinyl Fitting and Installation

If you want carbon vinyl fitted to your car and are based in Leeds or West Yorkshire give Sunny a call on 07592 279 776.

New Carbon Fibre Vinyl Website

You can buy cheap carbon fibre vinyl on our new dedicated carbon website at www.3mcarbonfibrevinyl.co.uk

Carbon Fibre KTM Headlamp Cover

Ok, so it's actually 3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl rather than true carbon fibre but it really does look the part. The vinyl is textured to look and feel like dry carbon fibre and can be applied to pretty much any surface.

This KTM headlamp cover which started off as smoked plexi glass before being given the carbon fibre wrap treatm

3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl is available from the Underground Graphics online store in a huge range of sizes all available for next day shipment.

Customer Photos of 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl

We've had a busy week with a huge number of orders coming in for 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl. Best photos we've had back so far are of Jason's Ford Fiesta has the spoiler and grille wrapped with carbon fibre vinyl. Awesome looking job.

3M have extended their February 40% off into March and we're still passing the full discount on to you. Order now as this offer will stop at the end of March. To take advantage of this offer call 0845 094 2402 or email enquiries@undergroundgraphics.com or buy 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl at www.undergroundgraphics.com


BMW wing mirror wrapped with 3M carbon fibre vinyl.

BMW grille wrapped with 3M carbon fibre vinyl.

Nokia mobile phone wrapped with carbon fibre vinyl.

Carbon Fibre Laptop Skin

Give your laptop or netbook a stunning new look with a sheet of genuine 3M DI-NOC carbon fibre vinyl.

Easy to apply with a bubble free finish and easy to remove if you ever want to change it.

Carbon Fibre Laptop Skins and Carbon Fibre Netbook Skins can be purchased from the Underground Graphics website at www.undergroundgraphics.com

Carbon Fibre Laptop Skin Installation Photos

3M DI-NOC Carbon Fibre Laptop Skin ready to be fitted to Samsung Laptop.

Carbon Fibre Skin part installed.

3M DI-NOC Carbon Fibre Skin installed on laptop

3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl conforms perfectly to the curves at the edge of the laptop.

Close up showing the Laptop Skin formed round the edges of the screen.

Samsung Laptop with Carbon Fiber Skin side by side with genuine Asus VX2s carbon fibre laptop.

Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap for Roof, Bonnet or Boot

3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl

3M are offering 40% off in February and we're passing the full discount on to you. Order now as an offer like this is unlikely to be repeated any time soon! To take advantage of this offer call 0845 094 2402 or email enquiries@undergroundgraphics.com or buy 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl at www.undergroundgraphics.com

Carbon Fibre Vinyl can be used to:

• Wrap wing mirrors
• Cover glass sunroofs
• Wrap fuel filler caps
• Fit to spoiler blades to make them appear like painted carbon fibre

Non car applications include:

• Computer modding - wrap your PC case or laptop
• Wrap your mobile phone

3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl looks like the real thing but is less expensive and more versatile.

It is simple to install and easy-to-clean with a modern, visually appealing design making the carbon fibre finish perfect for unique wrapping of interior or exterior car surfaces such as bonnets, boots, roofs, side view mirrors and interior plastic.

It's not a printed carbon fibre pattern. The film has an embossed finish resembling true carbon fibre, which reflects light as expected and changes the highlights of the pattern depending on the viewing angle. Even up close it is very difficult to tell apart from real carbon fibre by look and touch.

The photo above shows the 3M carbon fibre vinyl alongside a genuine carbon fibre Asus laptop. Aside from the laptop having a straight weave pattern and the vinyl a cross weave can you really tell any dfference?

Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap on Boot Lid, Bumper and Rear Wings

Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap on Wing Mirror

Car interior panels wrapped with Carbon Fibre Vinyl

Car centre console wrapped with Carbon Fibre Vinyl

Car centre console wrapped with Carbon Fibre Vinyl

Key Features

• 3D graphic contrast with embossed finish
• The ultimate in flexibility and conformability to curved surfaces
• 3M Comply adhesive to ensure a bubble-free installation
• Stretch, form and de-wrinkle with heat
• Can be cleaned with detergent and water

Advantages

• Has a look & feel similar or better to carbon fibre bonnet and hard-top
• Can be applied on interior and exterior surfaces of a car [bonnets, boots, side view mirrors, interior plastic etc.]
• Can be applied easily on all the most common car paints
• Cost-effective

Rating

3M rate this vinyl at 12 years for indoor use and 5 years for outdoor use.

Sizing

We can supply A4 and A3 sheets as well as any length of vinyl you require. The only limitation is that the roll is 1220mm wide then you can have any length you need. It is possible to seamlessly join two sheets of vinyl together for areas that require a larger coverage.

Comparison with other Carbon Fibre Vinyl

Image above shows 3M vinyl on the left compared with the Metallic Foil vinyl on the right.

Until 3M launched their stunning new Carbon Fibre vinyl recently there were two types of Carbon Fibre effect vinyl available.

Printed Carbon Fibre Effect Vinyl – This is made by simply printing grey squares onto black vinyl which isn’t fooling anybody. It is cheap to buy and looks so poor when fitted we won’t even supply it.

Metallic Foil Carbon Fibre Effect Vinyl – This vinyl features a 2x2 weave carbon fibre effect and is quite realistic. It has a high gloss finish so it looks like the carbon has been lacquered. It is ideal for flat surfaces but has a major flaw – you cannot wrap it around curves, not even slightly. Imagine trying to wrap a sheet of tin foil round a football without crushing and crinkling it. It just can’t be done.

Whilst both of these have their uses if you are looking to achieve the perfect look or need to wrap the vinyl around curves the 3M vinyl is the only choice.

Essential Information

Easy fitting with special 3M technology that allows you to remove wrinkles while fitting simply by heating the vinyl.

Photo of 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl suitable for wrapping car body panels, car roof, wing mirrors etc.

Remember the 40% offer is only available through February 2010. Call 0845 094 2402 or email enquiries@undergroundgraphics.com for more information or to place an order or buy 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Vinyl at www.undergroundgraphics.com