Jump to content
SAU Community

Vinyl Carbon Fibre Bonnet

azzafreddy

By azzafreddy,
in Fabrication

 Share

Recommended Posts

azzafreddy Community Regular

azzafreddy

Posted
Posted

I'm after a carbon fibre bonnet, just for looks, i have heard they are illegal because carbon fibre is weaker then a standard bonnet meterial, meaning if you were in an accident it would shatter not crumpel, a good mate of mine (signwriter) came to me and said he could put a carbon fibre vinyl cover (sticker) over the original bonnet, said it would look exactly the same, cheaper then all the hastle of getting an actual carbon fibre bonnet including price, shipment of something that size etc.., also this making it completely legal.

only problem is i dont want to be seen as 'fake'

opinions?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/295206-vinyl-carbon-fibre-bonnet/
Share on other sites
dazmo Proficient

dazmo

Posted
Posted (edited)

EPIC FAIL there is no such thing as a carbon fibre vinyl and it will definatly not look anything like carbon fibre it will look like a stick on fake carbon fibre wich if you like the ricer look and thats what you want to achieve it will be an absoloute success. If you dont want a genuine carbon bonnet just go without in my opinion, But hey each to their own if we all liked the same thing there wouldn't be enough to go around.

Edited by dazmo
azzafreddy Community Regular

azzafreddy

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

lol, oh well i guess thats off my to do list.

i do have to say tho, first google search i tried i found this

http://www.gammods.com.au/store/index.php?...;products_id=47

but your right, thats why i posted this to see what people think, havent really heard of it being done before.

Edited by azzafreddy
RusH_ Veteran

RusH_

Posted
Posted

Aaron, there is no reason why it can't look good and realistic, firstly, getting it done by a pro will ensure a good job, there are plenty of convincing and very nice looking carbon fibre vinyls around. Further more you can clear coat it in a gloss or a matte clear finish so it isn't too shiny.

Have a bit more of a look if you really do want the cf look without the illegality, its not such a bad option

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMVjRSMgik...feature=related

Each to their own, its a styling mod that some will like and others wont, but i think if you like it, don't worry about what others think.

azzafreddy Community Regular

azzafreddy

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Aaron, there is no reason why it can't look good and realistic, firstly, getting it done by a pro will ensure a good job, there are plenty of convincing and very nice looking carbon fibre vinyls around. Further more you can clear coat it in a gloss or a matte clear finish so it isn't too shiny.

Have a bit more of a look if you really do want the cf look without the illegality, its not such a bad option

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMVjRSMgik...feature=related

Each to their own, its a styling mod that some will like and others wont, but i think if you like it, don't worry about what others think.

yeah, thats what i thought as well, i have a friend who is nearly 10 years in the trade, since finishing his apprenticeship, so i could get him to do it easily, i can absolutely respect what people say about it being fake and not genuine, because im also a big believer in doing things properly.. i would myself rather have a genuine carbon fibre bonnet shipped to my house and installed, just dont want to run the risk of getting defected for having something illegal on the car, its not worth it, even tho cops would barley know the difference you would always get your 1 or 2 who do there job really well.. so for now i dont think ill worry about it just wait till something else comes along, might even decide to get a carbon fibre bonnet and risk it, just keep the origional one in the shed.

  • 2 weeks later...
Isola Grand Master

Isola

Posted
Posted
yeah, thats what i thought as well, i have a friend who is nearly 10 years in the trade, since finishing his apprenticeship, so i could get him to do it easily, i can absolutely respect what people say about it being fake and not genuine, because im also a big believer in doing things properly.. i would myself rather have a genuine carbon fibre bonnet shipped to my house and installed, just dont want to run the risk of getting defected for having something illegal on the car, its not worth it, even tho cops would barley know the difference you would always get your 1 or 2 who do there job really well.. so for now i dont think ill worry about it just wait till something else comes along, might even decide to get a carbon fibre bonnet and risk it, just keep the origional one in the shed.

Why risk it? Just get an ADR approved hood and you'll be fine.

As for the vinyl - like on the GTR posted above... it looks for for accents, but as for a whole panel... It might or might not. Imagine if you yourself don't like it once you've paid for it :down:

jdmser Enthusiast

jdmser

Posted
Posted

I did a carbon fiber headliner recently for my Sentra. Turned out all right and didn't cost that much. Sure you could do the same thing to a metal hood if it was just for looks.

stripped off the cloth

headliner001.jpg

rubbed off the foam

headliner002.jpg

laid down a sheet of single weave carbon fiber and coated with epoxy resin

headliner004.jpg

jdmser Enthusiast

jdmser

Posted
Posted

Here's a close up of the weave after the epoxy dried. I'll take a picture of the installed headliner tomorrow. This was my first project using carbon fiber. With a little more practice I'd like to start making things like intake and brake ducts.

headlinercloseup004.jpg

Balloo2u Newbie

Balloo2u

Posted
Posted
Here's a close up of the weave after the epoxy dried. I'll take a picture of the installed headliner tomorrow. This was my first project using carbon fiber. With a little more practice I'd like to start making things like intake and brake ducts.

headlinercloseup004.jpg

Amazing, most people start with the small stuff and work their way up, Guessing yours are made of solid Steel!

Pezhead Grand Master

Pezhead

Posted
Posted

I'm considering doing some parts too. Covering looks simple enough.

Search Google for vacuum bagging carbon fibre technique. You use plastic to vacuum hold your object to the shape. This forces the carbon weave to sit flush without as many ripples.

Of course you need something small enough to cover in plastic and hold vacuum while it cures.

32_Dave Mentor

32_Dave

Posted
Posted
Why risk it? Just get an ADR approved hood and you'll be fine.

As for the vinyl - like on the GTR posted above... it looks for for accents, but as for a whole panel... It might or might not. Imagine if you yourself don't like it once you've paid for it ;)

proper look alike CF vinal is top quality and if you did a whole gtr bonnet it would probably be close to same weight and would look good, its just getting a sheet of vinal that big to cover the bonnet, it would be quite easy, like laying decals.

  • 3 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      Chris' Toyota Mark ii JZX110

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      How dare you sell your unreliable Skyline and buy a reliable, Toyota/Yamaha car with a strong gearbox, torsen LSD and Toyota reliability. At least you won't need to worry about oil pumps, big catch can, oil restrictors, blowing off power steering belts, sheering off 3rd gear, failing ABS relays/pumps, etc.
    • Duncan
      R32 Gtst - Track Car

      By Duncan · Posted

      Hope you aren't too sore after that one, might take a day or 2 to notice yet and I guess it is a loooooong drive home. On the bright side, tube frame front end is a thing at superlap, right?
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      R32 Gtst - Track Car

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rmVb1SKB/ 
    • GTSBoy
      Leak from Tokico BM50 Brake Master Cylinder

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      The chart of front pressure to rear pressure (with one being on the x axis and the other being on the y axis) is not a straight line on a typical proportioning valve. At lower pressures there is a straight line with one slope, and at higher pressures that changes to a lower slope. That creates a bend in the line at that pressure, called the knee point. If you do not change the proportionng as the pressure gets higher, you will suffer excessive pressure (at one end of the car or the other, depending on which way you look at the proportioning action) and then get lockups at that end. The HFM BM57, from my memory of previous discussions, is based on the BM57 from a different car (to a Skyline), with a different requirement for the location of the knee point and the distribution of pressure front to rear, and so is not a good choice for an upgrade on a Skyline. Here's a couple of links to some old posts, one from here, one from elsewhere. A lot of it pertains to adjustable prop valves, but the idea is the same. There are plenty of discussions on here about this issue from al the many years of people wanting a cheap/accessible option. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/learn-me-brake-proportioning-valves/236880/page1/ https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/learn-me-brake-proportioning-valves/236880/page1/  
    • No Crust Racing
      R32 Gtst - Track Car

      By No Crust Racing · Posted

      Yeah dunno why johhny posted that here with no context, just post on FB/insta bro where he put it up?  Laine had an off at T4 during Thurs prac, he's ok, car is less than perfect, they are done for the weekend, he can fill in the rest. Bando also binned it like 100m up the road.   
×
×
  • Create New...