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    1. #1
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      Jan 2010
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      Jackson MI
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      Carbon fiber interior

      What are your guys' thoughts on a whole carbon fiber interior in a matte finish? I ordered 10 yards of 2x2 carbon fiber in a 50" width and am starting my interior. Door, Rear, Kick panels, rear speaker deck, console, dash and possible the headliner(if possible.) Kinda worried about this undertaking, in the mindset it will take forever. Not too concerned with the flat panels, just the rear panels and the headliner. I started the console out of 1/4" plywood and am sculpting it. Console might be a pain also.

      Any suggestions? Thoughts? Criticism?
      Thanks

      1969 Chevelle, 33458 original miles. 5.3L injected soon to be awesome!. 4 wheel disc brakes. Built to cruise.

      An artist is never ahead of his time. He is his time. The others are just behind the times.


    2. #2
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      I think its overkill on the CF based on doing the entire interior. I want some for my interior but I think it needs to be done in moderation...
      Rich
      1969 Camaro (in hibernation)
      1972 K5 Blazer - LQ9, 4L80e, NP205, D60, AAM 14BFF => http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423432


    3. #3
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      In retrospect i am not doing the headliner. What i am after is a formula 1 look. Console sides will be black painted with a CF top. Door panels will be CF with the lower half done in glass and painted black.Dash is staying black with a CF gauge cluster. Not sure about what else i am doing yet but i love the look of CF.
      1969 Chevelle, 33458 original miles. 5.3L injected soon to be awesome!. 4 wheel disc brakes. Built to cruise.

      An artist is never ahead of his time. He is his time. The others are just behind the times.

    4. #4
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      That sound alot better... For the headliner. Make it in two halfs, then put a CF strip down the center.

      So are you starting with CF cloth and molding it? W/ resin?
      Rich
      1969 Camaro (in hibernation)
      1972 K5 Blazer - LQ9, 4L80e, NP205, D60, AAM 14BFF => http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423432


    5. #5
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      I think he is using the carbon look vinyl, ummm I hope

    6. #6
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      Jackson MI
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      No, this is all done in a 2/2 carbon fiber cloth then epoxied. After i epoxy and sand them(till free of those annoying air pockets) i will shoot them in a matte clear coat. I have 10 yards of 50" CF cloth to work with. Most of the panels i want to make are flat but i have a few compound angles to deal with. I like the split headliner idea, Might steal that :P Also was thinking about doing the trim panel on the rear of the car between the 2 moldings above the bumper. Might also do the inside of the glove box for ****s and giggles lol.
      Thanks for the responses and input.
      1969 Chevelle, 33458 original miles. 5.3L injected soon to be awesome!. 4 wheel disc brakes. Built to cruise.

      An artist is never ahead of his time. He is his time. The others are just behind the times.

    7. #7
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      where are you getting your cf? looking for some good quality at a reasonable price......
      Tim

      The WidowMaker: Garage Built 70 Chevelle

      Special Thanks To: Rushforth Wheels, MuscleRodz, Kore3 & SC&C

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