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Nicely spotted Rhys. The double din wasn't cleaned properly before I layed down the film. So it'll have to come out and get done again.

Fking scums to do that to a 33

Thanks guys. Here's some more. Console - After Drivers Side P/Window Panel - Before Drivers Side P/Window Panel - After B-Pillar Cover - Before B-Pillar Cover - After

Spotted Dohmar cruising past chinatown on grote st, around 2pm today. Sounding pretty nice bro.

Definitely the 34GTR does it for me.

If you're inclined.. here's the service manual for your car. http://www.psiparts.com.au/front.asp?pid=47

you wahhh??? cool! wanna sell me a copy?

Or you can do what I did, sign it, pdf it and email it in.

^^ agree with the comments posted above. 20 bucks for a day out at glenelg, then if you get bored you can go for a drink or swim, and not get sunburnt or couped up in a tent like previous years, plus you get to hang out with your club buddies and check out the other clubs... i don't see any downsides to this event. It should be as good as AJD, if not better.

Hey guys .. i've created a new thread here with instructions and all pics on the one post. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Di...-I-t237567.html this thread will be deleted soon by mods... thanks

Sorry fixed now. If the mods can delete my old thread that'd be appreciated.

Thought i'd start a new thread and keep all my progress pics on the one page. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools needed : - 1 x Roll of Carbon Film (here) - 1 x flat head, 1 x philips screw driver (to remove pieces) - can of Wax and Grease Remover - Blow dryer or heat gun. First mark out how much carbon film you'll need. Allocate approximately 1-2cm's extra around edges to allow it to wrap over. Clean the surface of the interior piece you want to cover, use 'Wax and Grease' remover if necessary. Wet the surface using a mix of water and detergent. This will allow you to take out any bubbles when you lay the carbon film. Lay the carbon film over the piece, and smooth any any bubbles using a credit card. For edges pull hard and use a blow dryer/heatgun if necessary to allow it to wrap nicely around it. Reinstall the piece. Pretty simple stuff. Sit back and enjoy Results The Ashtray The old center console has seen better days. Center Console with Carbon Double Din Plate

Yeah I don't mind, it's just a nicer alternative to spraying I reckon. The center console looks a lot better installed - i was pleasantly surprised when I put it in the car last night. I'll have to get a pic up of that - under the crappy lights of my house it's hard to see it for what it is. Haven't looked into cubic printing Stan. Worthwhile?

That's what I thought also, so I had some spare strips about cm wide, which I stuck on the underside in case of any peeling. Doubt they'd have any guarantee - i've done the abrasion test, and the heat test on the film and it passed them. The real proof will be when I do the b-pillars. Btw, any removed the b-pillar plastic from R34? I heard they're a bitch to take off. Oh well might have to apply it directly onto the car. I'll probably do the triple guage and leave it at that for the dash. That'll be a challenge as there's quite a number of curves on there. I'm thinking of attacking that in 8 pieces.. but i'll have to give it some thought. I'll leave that last as I might run out of film for the pillars. Dry. The double din I should've really done wet in hindsight.

Thanks fellas.. here's Part II The old center console has seen better days. Center Console with Carbon Double Din Plate

Hi admins, you're doing a great job, but can I just say I'm really against this new can't edit posts format. An example is, i'm trying to build a diy thread (how to carbon film your interior) for the benefit of SAU members, but as I progress my pictures and posts will be lost in say page 1, 3, 5, etc. So i created an opening post ... see here : http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ca...ml#entry4153968 along with a couple of reserved posts so I can add to it later. But i've FAILED in my attempt lol As I can't go back and edit it.

Keen but gotta wait till i get my car remapped before I can afford it lol

easy mate.. take multiple scans and mark out with a sticky tape or pen numbers from 1-10 (at like 1-2cm intervals), then stitch it all together in photoshop. I'll help you with the stitching if you like, and can even do up a 3d cad/sketchup model so everyone can benefit from it I scanned in my entire from east bear lip that way using an A4 scanner

I've only got a couple but i'll raid my picture collection when i get home later. East Bear Veilside Random one i thought i'd throw in to make you all drool

Motul 8100 here.

I'm jealous of all your airboxes.. they look awesome. I'm hoping someone would post some cad drawings or scan in the dimensions of the cutouts to make a template.. that'd make it easier for all us diy'ers.

Thanks for the tip Basti.. I thought it was just the opening post that you can't edit. The reason I wanted to start doing this was because I wanted the nismo b-pillar covers, but then realised they stick onto the stock b-pillars and not a straight replacement, I would try to get some film on that instead which would add virtually no weight to the car while still giving it the same look.

Flat surfaces are easy peasy.. i'll show the process in the next one I reckon. Curved surfaces like the top of the ashtray are a little trickier, but there's two options, you cut a small section out and roll it over another for a seamless join or you use a heatgun and try to stretch it around (i did a bit of both). Just take your time. Just as a test I cut a piece of carbon film and put it to the test.. they claim it's suitable for external (outside vehicle) applications, whereas alot of other film aren't (e.g. the some of the film sold at autobarn). So first I hit it with heat... it seems to tolerate temperatures of up to around 50c, but around 100c it'll start warping slightly - nothing to be too concerned about, I guess we'll see during summer how it fairs. Second test, I used a heavy polish (diamond cut 8.5 meguires) to see if the film discoloured or faded or started breaking apart... surprisingly it handled this stuff with ease, so it's incredibly scratch resistant. For 30 odd bucks, you should be able to do your interior + bpillar .. i'm hoping if all goes well to try to get the mirrors done too. Not too bad bang for your buck... even though it is just rice.

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