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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 06:54 PM
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What’s the difference between 3k and 2x2 Carbon fiber twill patterns. What does OEM use?

Pictures would be helpful. I’m retired army and have a hands on vice theoretical approach
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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That's wild...there are some crazy patterns on that list!

Who knew you could get carbon fiber to look like a Bounty paper towel (galaxy pattern)

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Thanks Jeff V. Found that earlier after I did the lazy way and made a post. There are definitely some weird patterns on there.
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