I've had it on for a little over a month now and get compliments on it ALL the time. 
3m Di-noc
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Racer
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3m Di-noc
I know some people here have used the Di-noc on thier vette interiors. I have almost gathered a complete set of spare bezels so I want to start installing the Di-noc to them. I have a 1985 Vette and I have a few question before I start.
1.) Did you have to remove the vents from the bezels? If so how? I don't want to muscle them and break them.
2.) How did you get it into all the little crevices on the dash and radio bezels? there are some trace lines around the whole thing that look like they will be hard to get into with the di-noc.
Last any pics of an early c4 with this installed?
1.) Did you have to remove the vents from the bezels? If so how? I don't want to muscle them and break them.
2.) How did you get it into all the little crevices on the dash and radio bezels? there are some trace lines around the whole thing that look like they will be hard to get into with the di-noc.
Last any pics of an early c4 with this installed?
Pro
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From: Longview Texas
I just recovered my shifter console and drivers door panel with di-noc myself. You may want to start with easy flat pieces first just to get familiar with how the stuff works. Heat makes it real flexible and a lot easier to bend and curve around complex curves. Just play with it and you will learn how to do it. You just have to get a feel for it.
There are YouTube videos that might help you too btw.
There are YouTube videos that might help you too btw.
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From: Bartlett Illinois
I found that a heat gun might be a bit much for heat
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Yeah, a plain ole hair dryer works great! Certainly watch the youtube vids. I didn't until AFTER I installed it on my roof and halo. 
Recently did the visor on my autocross helmet and it came out fantastic!
Recently did the visor on my autocross helmet and it came out fantastic!
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From: Providence RI
Shakedown, it looks very good,
What did you use to adhere the trim metal after you placed the di-noc
on the roof panel, was it difficult to place the trim on, with the added
thickness of the di-noc after you covered it? Would a 48x48 piece of di-noc be enough to do the top only? I have a spare top that is scratched pretty terribly, and this would be a good solution to keep as a spare top that will look damn good, till I buy a new one. did you use the 3m
bonding solution over the whole top also? or what did you use to adhere the whole piece? Best, Derek
What did you use to adhere the trim metal after you placed the di-noc
on the roof panel, was it difficult to place the trim on, with the added
thickness of the di-noc after you covered it? Would a 48x48 piece of di-noc be enough to do the top only? I have a spare top that is scratched pretty terribly, and this would be a good solution to keep as a spare top that will look damn good, till I buy a new one. did you use the 3m
bonding solution over the whole top also? or what did you use to adhere the whole piece? Best, Derek
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I didn't remove the trim piece at all. I got a small tube of adhesive promotor to put on the corners of the top, that's it. The 3M di-noc has adhesive backing like normal vinyl. You just place the adhesive promotor in the corners, and it doesn't take much at all, lay down the vinyl, heat to stretch to fit the curves, then cut the access off with a fresh xacto-blade. Search youtube for how-to videos. It's pretty easy once you figure it out. A 48x48 should be plenty big enough, you only need a few inches of extra. I got a 48x72 to fit the halo as well and have a TON of left over scrap. I used the scrap to cover the door handles and the window attachment covers on the rear glass. I'll also have enough to do the side mirrors.
I used my helmet to do some more training before I do my hood...and probably the rest of the car.
I used my helmet to do some more training before I do my hood...and probably the rest of the car.
Burning Brakes
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I've seen a couple of rice rockets with Di-Noc-covered hoods, etc, but some seem to have UV damage. Maybe it's just a problem in sunny CA, but if it were me I'd use 303 or some other type of UV protectant if possible.
That stuff is pricey. I considered it to cover my 'vert's hardtop, but the $$ scared me off.
That stuff is pricey. I considered it to cover my 'vert's hardtop, but the $$ scared me off.
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From: Bartlett Illinois
I've seen a couple of rice rockets with Di-Noc-covered hoods, etc, but some seem to have UV damage. Maybe it's just a problem in sunny CA, but if it were me I'd use 303 or some other type of UV protectant if possible.
That stuff is pricey. I considered it to cover my 'vert's hardtop, but the $$ scared me off.
That stuff is pricey. I considered it to cover my 'vert's hardtop, but the $$ scared me off.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
When I get more of the car covered, I'll be getting a new car cover...with this stuff, I won't even worry about wether the car is clean or not, just need to protect it from the Florida Sun. Even here it should last 4-5 years before it starts fading if left outside. With a cover, and/or garage, should last 7+ years, which would be fine for me and the cost of the Di-Noc, which I don't find expensive at all. Just a tad more than just plain vinyl and way cheaper than fresh paint.
Yea, and I know how to Google it too.
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Le Mans Master
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Never heard of this product before - thanks for bringing it up.
I wonder if the whole car could be covered with this stuff - would it be cheaper than a paint job? Would it last? Could the seams be hidden? Just thinking out loud...
I wonder if the whole car could be covered with this stuff - would it be cheaper than a paint job? Would it last? Could the seams be hidden? Just thinking out loud...
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Melting Slicks
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This looks like very interesting stuff indeed. Might look pretty good on the plastic interior halo pieces. Hmmm...I DO have that set of factory sawblades sitting in boxes in the garage.......
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