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Thought i'd start a new thread and keep all my progress pics on the one page.

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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 :thumbsup:

Results

The Ashtray

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The old center console has seen better days.

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Center Console with Carbon

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Double Din Plate

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Thanks guys. Here's some more.

Console - After

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Drivers Side P/Window Panel - Before

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Drivers Side P/Window Panel - After

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B-Pillar Cover - Before

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B-Pillar Cover - After

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what would the CF film be like in the heat? id imagine that itd bubble in the aussie sun...unless it has a special thing to prevent it. let us know how it fairs anyway :D

also coming from the PC scene iv had a bit of experience with this film beforehand, ima case modder from way back..

http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?...mp;keyword=film

would be a good way to fix my poxed gear surround and dash facia tho.

Apparently this film was advertised as suitable for external applications (i.e. outside the vehicle). I mentioned this in the other thread, but before I applied it I tested it with an abrasion test by using Meguires Heavy Cut 8.5 on it, and secondly I tested it with a heatgun. It passed the abrasion test easily, and the film took up to about 100c from a heatgun before starting to warp. Hopefully this will stand up to our very hot summers.. but we'll see I guess.

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