GT seat back wrap
08-13-2018, 07:48 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
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GT seat back wrap
Guys what do you think - just a thought big fan of the gloss black seat backs on the competition seats - I think I am going to wrap the back of my GT seats - thoughts ?
08-13-2018, 08:08 PM
#2
Naples FL
Love the idea! Show pics when done. U probably will have to sand them to avoid any texture from showing.
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rsvette12 (08-13-2018)
08-13-2018, 08:20 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
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- hard part is doing it with seats in car - probably doable if I can use trim tools to lift leather to get film under - some pretty good videos on how to wrap without much heat at all
08-13-2018, 11:22 PM
#4
i like the idea! If yours comes out successful, I may follow suit.
08-13-2018, 11:35 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
You guys have skills I don't possess, of course, I'm old - I can't see my seat backs when I'm driving - 70,000 miles and climbing... 5,000 mile trip coming up in late August.
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rsvette12 (08-14-2018)
08-14-2018, 09:26 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
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Thanks it will be done right or wouldnt try it - just hope I can do it in car otherwise they are coming out - seats go forward quite a but so may be doable - well see - hopefully this weekend
Strong reason I am doing it is there is quite a bit of visible seat back on the sides when sitting in seats - if there wasnt much exposure and only the back was prominent I wouldnt bother
Strong reason I am doing it is there is quite a bit of visible seat back on the sides when sitting in seats - if there wasnt much exposure and only the back was prominent I wouldnt bother
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raylo (08-14-2018)
08-14-2018, 12:15 PM
#9
Melting Slicks
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Well here you go not very intuitive video but worth a look
if I have to pull them so be it but dont think I will have to - looks pretty straight forward - not doing airbag - it will get scratched probably and oem doesnt do either - just seat back is gloss - may be metallic not sure - I will be using straight black gloss
08-14-2018, 05:03 PM
#10
^ that looks sick!! I used that same brand to have my roof wrapped. It came out great...the vinyl has nice depth and look like CF. It fools everyone...
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rsvette12 (08-14-2018)
08-14-2018, 07:37 PM
#12
fortunately I don't have any existing interior carbon...so matching won't be a concern for me.
08-14-2018, 07:39 PM
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08-14-2018, 08:02 PM
#15
Melting Slicks
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Thanks that one is harder than C7 I think more wiggle room with C7 leather - I will be protecting it with something solid not tape thats for sure if I dont feel comfy off they come
08-15-2018, 08:04 AM
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This actually has been an idea I too have been contemplating as I have had 12’ of 4d carbon fiber wrap sitting in my garage for a year or two. I agree that our seat backs are much easier looking. My biggest concern would be getting the wrap under the leather and cutting it without damaging the leather. I think this will be extremely hard with the seats in the car. I’m thinking running knifeless tape on the edge may be the way to go.
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rsvette12 (08-15-2018)
08-15-2018, 10:19 AM
#18
Melting Slicks
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Question of mine also - probably 3m matte - I have some at home - stuff is pretty thick - hard to work with on small parts - looking for other options - tough to tell from pics on web
08-16-2018, 02:20 PM
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08-16-2018, 04:34 PM
#20
Melting Slicks
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This stuff looks pretty nice..
https://vvividshop.com/products/epox...s-black-carbon
https://vvividshop.com/products/epox...s-black-carbon
Thanks that actually does look like the oem tint - bit yellow - yo may have hit on it
FYI inside interior oem carbon fiber is matte gloss from what I have seen