Are you thinking of intalling the 3M Simulated Carbon Fiber stripe? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rjansen · 04-03-2012, 12:35 PM

For anyone thinking about installing the 3M simulated Carbon Fiber vinyl striping on your car with the Exposed Weave Insert, here is a pic of what it looks like. This was taken at the Milwaukee Car Show, and was on a late model Camaro (Bumble Bee?). Note--I am assuming that this was the 3M product.

In my opinion it is difficult to tell if it would be a good match to the high-gloss finish of the Exposed Carbon Fiber insert, because the 3M product has a dull look with the actual 'grain' of the fiber feel to it. Also, we can't tell if the weave patterns will match. I haven't done any research to see if there is a glossy version of this product. But if there is, and the weave pattern matches, it might be the way to go.

Curious to see the first installation next to the real thing.

liquidsmoke · 04-03-2012, 01:27 PM

I don't think I would ever mix fake carbon fiber with real carbon fibre.
Or even fake carbon fibre from two different brands, but I'm super anal like that.

CAM....ZL1 · 04-03-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rjansen

For anyone thinking about installing the 3M simulated Carbon Fiber vinyl striping on your car with the Exposed Weave Insert, here is a pic of what it looks like. This was taken at the Milwaukee Car Show, and was on a late model Camaro (Bumble Bee?). Note--I am assuming that this was the 3M product.

In my opinion it is difficult to tell if it would be a good match to the high-gloss finish of the Exposed Carbon Fiber insert, because the 3M product has a dull look with the actual 'grain' of the fiber feel to it. Also, we can't tell if the weave patterns will match. I haven't done any research to see if there is a glossy version of this product. But if there is, and the weave pattern matches, it might be the way to go.

Curious to see the first installation next to the real thing.

No offence but that is just fugly...lol

MUSCLEIT · 04-03-2012, 02:14 PM

NOT SURE

zero · 04-03-2012, 02:16 PM

friends don`t let friends put fake carbon anything on camaros, it`s just looks sooo wrong IMO

69NMYSS · 04-03-2012, 02:20 PM

Yes there are several weave patterns, gloss and flat. I have several samples and am just waiting for my ZL1 to arrive to decide. 3M has di-noc in flat and gloss and the new Scotchprint pattern which is glossy

hognutz · 04-03-2012, 02:32 PM

the transformer edition faux is not a good match. it is too matt and a different shade/testure really. somebody may make something that is though I would just worry it would be kind of thick but I dont'have any samples or anything.

I don't think I will. I would like to do carbon spliter, spoiler other accents in real cabron though.

I saw that trasformer edition at the autoshow and I think I could have slashed my wrists on the ridge of the vinyl. it is like a 25ft mod. some will like it but right up close I don't see how anybody would think it was a clean look. then again I have seen people with crazy vinyl graphics on cars and they loved it. I think it is just not my thing for what ever reason.

hognutz · 04-03-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

Yes there are several weave patterns, gloss and flat. I have several samples and am just waiting for my ZL1 to arrive to decide. 3M has di-noc in flat and gloss and the new Scotchprint pattern which is glossy

what is the thinkness of the material? is it about the same as oem?

Fenderaddict2 · 04-03-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CAM....ZL1

No offence but that is just fugly...lol

If you mean no offence, why share such an opinion?

hognutz · 04-03-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

If you mean no offence, why share such an opinion?

Cause with all due respect it's in the Geneva Convention. If your not first your last. haha.

Amenti · 04-03-2012, 04:38 PM

Okay, Ricky Bobby. Maybe I can use this knife to pry that other knife out of your leg.

The Stig · 04-03-2012, 04:45 PM

IMO putting carbon fiber vinyl next to real carbon fiber makes it look awkward

collins motorsport · 04-03-2012, 06:13 PM

No way look how wavy and un-even the the borders are

OldJedi · 04-03-2012, 09:41 PM

I am sorry but I do not understand why you would put an obvious fake CF stripe on the roof and trunk to match the real CF on the hood. I must be missing something.

04-03-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
rjansen Drives: '72 GTO, '94 Cadillac, 2012 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: De Pere, WI. 54115 Posts: 144	Are you thinking of intalling the 3M Simulated Carbon Fiber stripe? For anyone thinking about installing the 3M simulated Carbon Fiber vinyl striping on your car with the Exposed Weave Insert, here is a pic of what it looks like. This was taken at the Milwaukee Car Show, and was on a late model Camaro (Bumble Bee?). Note--I am assuming that this was the 3M product. In my opinion it is difficult to tell if it would be a good match to the high-gloss finish of the Exposed Carbon Fiber insert, because the 3M product has a dull look with the actual 'grain' of the fiber feel to it. Also, we can't tell if the weave patterns will match. I haven't done any research to see if there is a glossy version of this product. But if there is, and the weave pattern matches, it might be the way to go. Curious to see the first installation next to the real thing. Attached Images

04-03-2012, 01:27 PM	#2
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	I don't think I would ever mix fake carbon fiber with real carbon fibre. Or even fake carbon fibre from two different brands, but I'm super anal like that. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

04-03-2012, 02:14 PM	#4
MUSCLEIT Drives: 2010 REDLINE EDITION#46 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: long island Posts: 578 View My Garage	NOT SURE __________________ REDLINE MOTORSPORTS EDITIONMOTORSPORTS

04-03-2012, 02:20 PM	#6
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	Yes there are several weave patterns, gloss and flat. I have several samples and am just waiting for my ZL1 to arrive to decide. 3M has di-noc in flat and gloss and the new Scotchprint pattern which is glossy __________________

04-03-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	the transformer edition faux is not a good match. it is too matt and a different shade/testure really. somebody may make something that is though I would just worry it would be kind of thick but I dont'have any samples or anything. I don't think I will. I would like to do carbon spliter, spoiler other accents in real cabron though. I saw that trasformer edition at the autoshow and I think I could have slashed my wrists on the ridge of the vinyl. it is like a 25ft mod. some will like it but right up close I don't see how anybody would think it was a clean look. then again I have seen people with crazy vinyl graphics on cars and they loved it. I think it is just not my thing for what ever reason. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

04-03-2012, 02:16 PM	#5
zero Drives: Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 265	friends don`t let friends put fake carbon anything on camaros, it`s just looks sooo wrong IMO

04-03-2012, 04:38 PM	#11
Amenti Drives: 2017 1SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 583	Okay, Ricky Bobby. Maybe I can use this knife to pry that other knife out of your leg. __________________ Performance Mods: Injen Powerflow CAI, Doug Thorley Cat-Back Exhaust, Doug Thorley Shorty Headers, Trifecta Tune, TSW Nurburgring Wheels 20x9, 3.45 Ratio LSD Swap, VMax Black Ice-Olator Appearance Mods: RiderGraphix LS7 Front Fascia Blackout Vinyl, Gill Insert Vinyl, Rear Deck Lid Vinyl (Gloss Black), Gary's Customs Painted Bowties Coming Soon: BMR Trailing Arms

04-03-2012, 04:45 PM	#12
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	IMO putting carbon fiber vinyl next to real carbon fiber makes it look awkward __________________

04-03-2012, 06:13 PM	#13
collins motorsport Drives: 1967 SS 785hp pro touring, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: portland, tn Posts: 359 View My Garage	No way look how wavy and un-even the the borders are __________________ You know the rules beat em all or keep movin.

04-03-2012, 09:41 PM	#14
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I am sorry but I do not understand why you would put an obvious fake CF stripe on the roof and trunk to match the real CF on the hood. I must be missing something. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

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