hydrodipping a zl1 ecf insert has anyone?

[joes407]

Was thinking about hydrodipping one of my ecf zl1 hood inserts. Just wanted thoughts on longevity and durability in the sun. Pros and cons. Thanks.

[solo3445]

Thinking about doing the same thing with the zl1 hood insert.....

[joes407]

Guess we the only 2

[Drm2Reality]

It has crossed my mind...but why dip when you can get the real thing?

http://www.trucarbon.net/2009_2013_C...0022-lg162.htm

[OHIO SPEED]

We have done several of them, The hydro-dip is a very durable process. Part is primed, print is applied, 3 coats of high quality clearcoat/buffed. We can also color base the part to match the color of your car.

http://ohio-speed.com/p-3828-2012-20...hydro-dip.aspx

jim

[I call it Vera]

Originally Posted by joes407

Was thinking about hydrodipping one of my ecf zl1 hood inserts. Just wanted thoughts on longevity and durability in the sun. Pros and cons. Thanks.

Why would you hydro dip a exposed carbon fibre hood insert?

What is the result of the dipping?

The question doesn't make sense to me.

[el ess A]

Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Why would you hydro dip a exposed carbon fibre hood insert?

What is the result of the dipping?

The question doesn't make sense to me.

+1

[joes407]

Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Why would you hydro dip a exposed carbon fibre hood insert?

What is the result of the dipping?

The question doesn't make sense to me.

Because of piss poor quality. Im on my 4th insert at 35k miles so since warranty is about up on that part its time to find a more permanent fix. Plus im thinking of putting a color in there and because I have an extra.

[Modern07]

Originally Posted by el ess A

+1

Not all Hydrodips look like Carbon Fiber....

And when you have a spare lying around like he does I guess you can get creative.

[I call it Vera]

Originally Posted by Modern07

Not all Hydrodips look like Carbon Fiber....

And when you have a spare lying around like he does I guess you can get creative.

I've been waiting for a Camo ZL1 . . .

[Modern07]

Originally Posted by I call it Vera

I've been waiting for a Camo ZL1 . . .

Well I'm pretty sure that's not what Joe has in mind but who knows!

[ayousef]

you hydro-dip a real carbon fiber part with a fake carbon fiber print because of poor quality? Whats the poor quality issue?

[joes407]

Originally Posted by ayousef

you hydro-dip a real carbon fiber part with a fake carbon fiber print because of poor quality? Whats the poor quality issue?

There is no current issue but as I said I havent had much luck with the factory piece having 4 of them in 2 years. I never said I was gonna dip it carbon fiber print either, I was really thinkin naked japanese anime. what I do know is that I'm almost out of factory warranty for that part so I'm looking at a more permanent fix when it starts to go bad since I have an extra I can experiment with.

[I call it Vera]

Originally Posted by joes407

There is no current issue but as I said I havent had much luck with the factory piece having 4 of them in 2 years. I never said I was gonna dip it carbon fiber print either, I was really thinkin naked japanese anime. what I do know is that I'm almost out of factory warranty for that part so I'm looking at a more permanent fix when it starts to go bad since I have an extra I can experiment with.

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