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Aubrey64 · 10-09-2012, 09:41 PM

I am wanting to wrap my aluminum paddle shifters, PRNDM shift plate, and my steering wheel trim in carbon fiber, and I am not exactly sure how to go about doing it. Is there a shop that I can send it the parts and get them wrapped, or would it be better to do it myself or what? Any suggestions?

Ryan2011RS · 10-09-2012, 09:43 PM

I did all mine myself. Pain in the ass . But well worth it. If you are not good with patience I would say have a professional do it.

Aubrey64 · 10-09-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan2011RS

I did all mine myself. Pain in the ass . But well worth it. If you are not good with patience I would say have a professional do it.

I am pretty patient, I feel like I could do it, I just don't know where to begin. what all did you wrap? Do you know of any good DIY write ups that i can follow or kits I can buy or something?

FL1CK · 10-09-2012, 10:27 PM

See this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207781

HeadlightArmor · 10-10-2012, 09:02 AM

What you want to wrap is going to be time consuming, so you are going to be better off doing it yourself. The material we have available is very affordable and pretty easy to work with.

We have a DIY on Camaro5 here showing the application on the front and rear bow ties of the Camaro.

More on the material we have in our vendor thread here

Hope that helps.

Ryan2011RS · 10-10-2012, 10:12 AM

I did my speedometer gauge cluster, shifter bezel, metro dash kit, door panel inserts and dash trim . Turned out really good. I used 3M di-Noc white carbon fiber and I couldn't e happier. Really hard around corners and angles tho as the Di-Noc is pretty thick but well worth it. It won't be perfect but sure will be purty. Good luck!

UMjman · 10-12-2012, 12:40 PM

I did mine with the Headlight Armor product and they came out great. Have done some other parts as well. The 3M is heavier and harder to work in tight spaces and corners. I would use it for external parts. I had an installer do my Scosch kit and it came out great.

HeadlightArmor · 10-15-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by UMjman

I did mine with the Headlight Armor product and they came out great. Have done some other parts as well. The 3M is heavier and harder to work in tight spaces and corners. I would use it for external parts. I had an installer do my Scosch kit and it came out great.

Parag · 10-15-2012, 01:53 PM

i used to have a business specializing in carbon fiber, all i can say it is hella expensive to pay someone!

GaBoy25 · 10-15-2012, 01:56 PM

I used headlight armor as well with great results

dissitscesar · 10-18-2012, 01:32 PM

http://www.youtube.com/embed/6rTWaV1imzs

I plan on doing this to my slp splitter,soon.

10-09-2012, 09:41 PM	#1
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	Carbon fiber wrapping? I am wanting to wrap my aluminum paddle shifters, PRNDM shift plate, and my steering wheel trim in carbon fiber, and I am not exactly sure how to go about doing it. Is there a shop that I can send it the parts and get them wrapped, or would it be better to do it myself or what? Any suggestions? __________________

10-09-2012, 10:27 PM	#4
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	See this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207781 __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

10-15-2012, 01:53 PM	#9
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	i used to have a business specializing in carbon fiber, all i can say it is hella expensive to pay someone! __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

10-09-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
Ryan2011RS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS dusk edition . Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NE, Ohio Posts: 232	I did all mine myself. Pain in the ass . But well worth it. If you are not good with patience I would say have a professional do it.

10-10-2012, 09:02 AM	#5
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 3,535	What you want to wrap is going to be time consuming, so you are going to be better off doing it yourself. The material we have available is very affordable and pretty easy to work with. We have a DIY on Camaro5 here showing the application on the front and rear bow ties of the Camaro. More on the material we have in our vendor thread here Hope that helps.

10-10-2012, 10:12 AM	#6
Ryan2011RS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS dusk edition . Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NE, Ohio Posts: 232	I did my speedometer gauge cluster, shifter bezel, metro dash kit, door panel inserts and dash trim . Turned out really good. I used 3M di-Noc white carbon fiber and I couldn't e happier. Really hard around corners and angles tho as the Di-Noc is pretty thick but well worth it. It won't be perfect but sure will be purty. Good luck!

10-12-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
UMjman Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro RS V6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 74 View My Garage	I did mine with the Headlight Armor product and they came out great. Have done some other parts as well. The 3M is heavier and harder to work in tight spaces and corners. I would use it for external parts. I had an installer do my Scosch kit and it came out great.

10-18-2012, 01:32 PM	#11
dissitscesar Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 186	http://www.youtube.com/embed/6rTWaV1imzs I plan on doing this to my slp splitter,soon.