Applying carbon fiber on tail light surround pics pics

**q8blueviper** · 12-10-2018

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** · 12-10-2018

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

**q8blueviper** · 12-10-2018

Originally Posted by cubeman

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

Exactly

**q8blueviper** · 12-10-2018

Final finish , happy with the result !

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**Arizona Vipers** · 12-10-2018

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

**cubeman** · 12-10-2018

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

**ViperGeorge** · 12-10-2018

Originally Posted by cubeman

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.

**pony23** · 12-10-2018

Originally Posted by cubeman

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.

**cubeman** · 12-11-2018

Originally Posted by pony23

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.

**gpbtt** · 12-10-2018

That looks Great! I'll send you mine.

**ky13** · 12-10-2018

Wow! They did a great job.

**CajunViper09** · 12-10-2018

That looks awesome!!!

**Voice of Reason** · 12-10-2018

That’s impressive, especially for the price!

**01sapphirebob** · 12-10-2018

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!

**98intrigue** · 12-10-2018

Originally Posted by 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!

That was my first thought as well. Looks OEM.

**BJG32** · 12-10-2018

Nice work...

**Vegaskid** · 12-10-2018

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

**q8blueviper** · 12-10-2018

Originally Posted by Vegaskid

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.

**Scott_in_fl** · 12-10-2018

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

**Crotalidae** · 12-10-2018

Very nice indeed...

**ACRSNK** · 12-10-2018

Very cool!

**sadil** · 12-11-2018

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

**q8blueviper** · 12-12-2018

Originally Posted by sadil

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

yes.

**Coloviper** · 12-12-2018

Sure makes that plastic diffuser stand out.

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.