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Old 28-10-2013, 07:35 PM   #1
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Applying 3m carbon wrap

Thinking of wrapping my bonnet (till I get some cash to paint and blend the front end) has anyone done this ???, is it difficult to do ??, any experience in this would be appreciated.
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Old 28-10-2013, 07:44 PM   #2
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its just like applying a decal or stocker. but on a much larger scale.

make sure you do small sections at a time, pushing all the air out. apply plenty of water or whatever the green fluid stuff is (name eludes me currently).

the more hands you can get to help the better.
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Old 24-01-2014, 12:07 AM   #3
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Green stuff, I thought you put the carbon wrap on dry ??.
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Old 24-01-2014, 04:54 AM   #4
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Tints, decals, wraps, pretty sure they all use fluid when applied (if done properly). Gives you a chance when you make a mistake
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Old 24-01-2014, 08:23 AM   #5
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Water and a little dishwashing detergent.

Takes longer to dry, but much easier to apply. And don't do it in full sun.
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Old 24-01-2014, 03:52 PM   #6
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Old 24-01-2014, 10:37 PM   #7
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Ow okay, I do all my stickers like this, didn't know you could do carbon wrap like this though, thanks again
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Old 25-01-2014, 11:02 PM   #8
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I wrapped my bonnet and roof, best tip I can give you is PATIENCE. I have little of it, which is why my cousin was helping me through it lol.
Best bet is to use a heat gun/blow dryer too, especially around curves.
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Old 26-01-2014, 12:07 PM   #9
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Did you have a pic ??, did you get it the 3M stuff from ebay ??.
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Old 02-02-2014, 04:56 PM   #10
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Did you have a pic ??, did you get it the 3M stuff from ebay ??.
No, my cousin gets it in himself.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&l=47f05b194c
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Old 07-02-2014, 10:12 PM   #11
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Just got 3m for $70... Bargin
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Old 18-02-2014, 05:41 PM   #12
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What a nightmare to install on a bonnet, small parts okay bonnet.... not so easy
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