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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Looks good man!
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looks nice for those who like the carbon look,
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Thanks B72 & LT1D ....

Can't wait to finally see the finished project all out together & outside of its Lil tomb ....lol
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard454


I also tried "covering" or skinning w/ carbon fiber- a lot of work...a lot more expensive- and wouldn't work on complex shapes.


Rich - there seem not to be too many companies until now which are really good at it, but meanwhile it can be done on the more complicated shapes as well.
It has the two-dimensional look, but as you say - a little more stinkin monies to spend...





Like the Benz on page three - this is a Maybach in progress, real Carbon fiber wrap :


The cut-out of the fender wells should be enough for a mirror !

Porsche Cayenne interior real Carbon in Orange dye


I know the thread is not for real Carbon, just thought i add.
Nice work Brack, keep the pictures coming !
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks EG ,
looks a little too steep for my wallet but it does look nice . Love the orange on the Porsche parts .
Thanks for sharing and for the kind words . I cant wait to finish this thing .

Originally Posted by EASYGEAR
Rich - there seem not to be too many companies until now which are really good at it, but meanwhile it can be done on the more complicated shapes as well.
It has the two-dimensional look, but as you say - a little more stinkin monies to spend...





Like the Benz on page three - this is a Maybach in progress, real Carbon fiber wrap :


The cut-out of the fender wells should be enough for a mirror !

Porsche Cayenne interior real Carbon in Orange dye


I know the thread is not for real Carbon, just thought i add.
Nice work Brack, keep the pictures coming !
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