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Dec 9, 2015 | 10:43 AM

obxchartercaptain

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All done

First off, I want to thank Pat @ American Hydrocarbon for his patience. I imagine he thought I was like the kid in the back seat asking every 15 minutes "ARE WE THERE YET"....I know this isn't for everyone....BUT....I like it and thats all that matters. Here are the pictures of the COMPLETED job.

Dec 9, 2015 | 10:45 AM

Glen e

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not my style but very nicely executed....congrats...

careful with that front splitter, very hard to repair.....

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Dec 9, 2015 | 10:49 AM

Rooster OG

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Very unique, congrats!

Dec 9, 2015 | 10:49 AM

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i'm not a fan of hydrocarbon, but as Glen said, you've executed it nicely. Touche

Dec 9, 2015 | 12:41 PM

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Very nicely and uniquely done! But remember - - it will never be DONE!

Dec 9, 2015 | 12:53 PM

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Looking good!

Dec 9, 2015 | 01:43 PM

obxchartercaptain

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Quote:

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Very nicely and uniquely done! But remember - - it will never be DONE!

You're right....

....The splash guards came in today in the same pattern....

Dec 9, 2015 | 02:02 PM

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Looks great!

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Dec 9, 2015 | 03:49 PM

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I'm not a carbon fiber fan (hydro or otherwise), but I really like how you've matched the colors up both inside and outside without going overboard. Also love the lack of chrome

Dec 9, 2015 | 04:07 PM

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Looks good. Not really thinking about as much as you've done but think the steering wheel could use help.

Dec 9, 2015 | 04:34 PM

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Where these parts were hydrographically printed (water transfer) and then clear coated?

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Dec 9, 2015 | 04:38 PM

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This is not something I would personally do but it looks very nice! Glad you are happy with it.

Dec 9, 2015 | 04:54 PM

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Looks pretty good to me.

Dec 9, 2015 | 06:53 PM

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I like it!

Dec 9, 2015 | 07:32 PM

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RFBHD

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I am not a big fan of the carbon fiber look... but that red blends in so well its a great with your color combo..... nice job

Dec 9, 2015 | 07:49 PM

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obxchartercaptain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nmvettec7

where these parts were hydrographically printed (water transfer) and then clear coated?

yes

Dec 9, 2015 | 07:57 PM

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Quote:

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Where these parts were hydrographically printed (water transfer) and then clear coated?

Quote:

Originally Posted by obxchartercaptain

yes

obxchartercaptain:

Awesome job. Looks great. I have been very impressed with the process of hydrographic printing. You selected a very good person to work with.

I did my engine cover in Silver Carbon hydrographics for my Jaguar XKR.

There are many applications for the automotive industry as you have shown us here.

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Dec 9, 2015 | 08:01 PM

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obxchartercaptain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by plasboy

Looks good. Not really thinking about as much as you've done but think the steering wheel could use help.

Thanks...BUT....what doesn't show up in the pictures is the RED stitching in the wheel and anything else would be to much for that area. Nothing much else you can to to the wheel. My thoughts were to remove all the brushed aluminum from the interior and add the Hyrocarbon in places where you would not nomally see color....like the seat sides, HUD display facia and the AC vent trim.