Applying carbon fiber on tail light surround pics pics

[q8blueviper]

So I wanted to change my tail light surround to carbon fiber , wrapping it was not an option cuz there is waaay difference between the warp and real CF ,i did a quick search for buying a new one and it cost between 2500-1600$. Then i saw a local car shop works with CF , took the car there ,they said that paint should be removed after they can start applying real CF , I thought why buying a new one and putting mine on the shelf plus the job cost 560$.

Here is some pics

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ready for clear coat
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[cubeman]

Wait so they sanded the paint down, then apply carbon fiber too it? I guess that's a different route to take.

[Arizona Vipers]

$560 seems like a good deal if it comes out ok! Post pics when it's installed!

[q8blueviper]

Wait so they sanded the paint down, then apply carbon fiber too it? I guess that's a different route to take.

Exactly

[q8blueviper]

Final finish , happy with the result !

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[cubeman]

That looks really....good. Now how the hell would I find a shop that lays carbon fiber on panels...

[gpbtt]

That looks Great! I'll send you mine.

[ky13]

Wow! They did a great job.

[CajunViper09]

That looks awesome!!!

[ViperGeorge]

That looks really....good. Now how the hell would I find a shop that lays carbon fiber on panels...

You could send your car to Kuwait. :)

[Voice of Reason]

That’s impressive, especially for the price!

[01sapphirebob]

What I'm most mpressed with is that they layed the carbon just like the OEM piece. Theres a "seam" in the middle of the panel where it looks like the carbon makes a "V." Looks great!

[BJG32]

Nice work...

[98intrigue]

What I'm most mpressed with is that they layed the carbon just like the OEM piece. Theres a "seam" in the middle of the panel where it looks like the carbon makes a "V." Looks great!

That was my first thought as well. Looks OEM.

[Vegaskid]

That looks really nice. Wonder if they could do a hood...

[Scott_in_fl]

Yeah, that is tough. They did a really solid job.

[Crotalidae]

Very nice indeed...

[ACRSNK]

Very cool!

[pony23]

That looks really....good. Now how the hell would I find a shop that lays carbon fiber on panels...

I have a guy that might do it. He did my carbon fiber interior on my 03. He does awesome work. I might go this route after seeing how awesome it came out.

[q8blueviper]

That looks really nice. Wonder if they could do a hood...

not just the hood , even the whole car they can do it, but their only issue is time as they quote.

[cubeman]

I have a guy that might do it. He did my carbon fiber interior on my 03. He does awesome work. I might go this route after seeing how awesome it came out.

LMK, I did the black vinyl in the back but I'd pay to swap to Carbon Fiber. I didn't want to do the Carbon Fiber vinyl since it looked/felt fake.

[sadil]

Wait so...they sanded the paint off and put a layer of carbon on?

[Coloviper]

Sure makes that plastic diffuser stand out. :saw: Serious, it looks awesome! Need to find a shop here near Colorado that can do this but lay real matte carbon fiber over my 96' RT dash and a few other interior components.

[viper04]

WOW! look really good.

[q8blueviper]

wait so...they sanded the paint off and put a layer of carbon on?

yes.

[parabs]

turned out fantastic!!!

[Matt Dillon]

Looks SOOOOOOOOOOO Much Better!