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TaylorRyanSS · 05-19-2010, 12:56 AM

I just bought a large sheet of 3M DiNoc Carbon Fiber vinyl for the roof of my car. I want to do it myself but I do not want to mess up and waste money. I was wondering if anyone knows how much something like that would cost to install. Or is it pretty easy to install a large piece of vinyl? I would also have to remove the sharkfin on the roof to install they vinyl, is it difficult? Thanks

01pewterz28 · 05-19-2010, 08:33 AM

Soap & Water, and a hair dryer to help the vinyl expand in areas it's needed vs. just pulling it to stretch it.

Take your time, use a well lit and as dust free area as you can. The key is plenty of soapy water.

Do it yourself I have done several hood scoops and decals kits for 4th Gen's as well as several hundred decal sets for my car show display stands.

Approx $200-$300 for the install from a shop

Sean

greenvillepilot · 05-19-2010, 08:49 AM

I guess it depends on where you live. Vinyl shops here charge 50.00/hr labor and I assume that is a 1-2 hr job so...But I will be honest with you. Since you don't seem like you have done it before I would take it to a shop..... Especially if you have to cut it. Also to save a buck or two remove the fin yourself so they don't charge you for that as well.

I did my hood spears and gills and door stills on my own...But then when I went after the hockey stripes...well lets just say there was a waste of money...I got smart and went to a shop for the bigger areas of my whip.

ron10 · 05-19-2010, 09:09 AM

i would not attempt it myself.i would have a pro install it.just don't trust myself.

01pewterz28 · 05-19-2010, 09:09 AM

Have a look at this link
http://www.customautotrim.com/vinyl/...iber_vinyl.htm

Den4176 · 05-19-2010, 09:21 AM

Op..... Where did you get the Di-noc sheet from and how much $$........ Thanks!!! .......... Btw..... To install The new 3m Di-noc you dont need water/soap to install .......this is a very forgiving vinyl .....just make sure to prep the surfaces ..

Shuffler · 05-19-2010, 10:02 AM

Your doing that to your roof??

FamousZ · 05-19-2010, 10:21 AM

You dont need soap and water for di-noc.. It is actually really simple to install! Have a heat gun and youll be set.. The vinyl has these channels that its easy to get bubbles out and it stretches pretty far with some heat added to it..

What I would do is have a couple people hold in and run over it real quick with a heat gun to make it stretchy and then pull tight over the roof.. Then just go over it and make it straight and smooth..

RandomHB · 05-19-2010, 12:22 PM

I've been seriously considering getting my whole car wrapped in vinyl, though not the carbon fiber - flat black is what I'd do. I have no idea what kind of cost I'm looking at here and I don't know of a place in or near Tallahassee, Fl that could do it. Maybe Tampa or Orlando...

TaylorRyanSS · 05-19-2010, 12:36 PM

I was looking at a couple videos on youtube and it actually does not look to hard. It looks like its pretty easy as long as you keep it heated up.

TaylorRyanSS · 05-19-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Den4176

Op..... Where did you get the Di-noc sheet from and how much $$........ Thanks!!! .......... Btw..... To install The new 3m Di-noc you dont need water/soap to install .......this is a very forgiving vinyl .....just make sure to prep the surfaces ..

on ebay for $135, 48"x60"

caper · 05-19-2010, 03:54 PM

i think i will do that to my IOM 2SS/RS!!! thats a great idea. i just installed my black rims and that would match nicely!!!

i kid i kid.... i seen your other post about copy cars...i do have a IOM 2SS/RS though,lol. good luck!

FamousZ · 05-19-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

I was looking at a couple videos on youtube and it actually does not look to hard. It looks like its pretty easy as long as you keep it heated up.

Yeah you shouldnt have any trouble with it.. Iv never worked with wrapping stuff and I did my interior..

TaylorRyanSS · 05-19-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

i think i will do that to my IOM 2SS/RS!!! thats a great idea. i just installed my black rims and that would match nicely!!!

i kid i kid.... i seen your other post about copy cars...i do have a IOM 2SS/RS though,lol. good luck!

I am going to do it myself, it seems pretty forgiving so hopefully I don't waste $135+. I just ordered it yesterday so its gonna take a week or so to get here. I will post pics after the install. I am also going to clear coat it to give it more of a wet look. I am going to try it on my bowties first, since I have those installed already. Here is a pic of it:

05-19-2010, 12:56 AM	#1
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	Installing Vinyl I just bought a large sheet of 3M DiNoc Carbon Fiber vinyl for the roof of my car. I want to do it myself but I do not want to mess up and waste money. I was wondering if anyone knows how much something like that would cost to install. Or is it pretty easy to install a large piece of vinyl? I would also have to remove the sharkfin on the roof to install they vinyl, is it difficult? Thanks Attached Images __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

05-19-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Soap & Water, and a hair dryer to help the vinyl expand in areas it's needed vs. just pulling it to stretch it. Take your time, use a well lit and as dust free area as you can. The key is plenty of soapy water. Do it yourself I have done several hood scoops and decals kits for 4th Gen's as well as several hundred decal sets for my car show display stands. Approx $200-$300 for the install from a shop Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

05-19-2010, 09:09 AM	#5
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Have a look at this link http://www.customautotrim.com/vinyl/...iber_vinyl.htm __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

05-19-2010, 09:21 AM	#6
Den4176 El Maligno.... Drives: 2ss/rs,'10-E350, E46 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 263	Op..... Where did you get the Di-noc sheet from and how much $$........ Thanks!!! .......... Btw..... To install The new 3m Di-noc you dont need water/soap to install .......this is a very forgiving vinyl .....just make sure to prep the surfaces .. __________________ DIY Pw13 L.E.D. Fog Install

05-19-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Your doing that to your roof?? __________________

05-19-2010, 08:49 AM	#3
greenvillepilot 2fast4you Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 181 View My Garage	I guess it depends on where you live. Vinyl shops here charge 50.00/hr labor and I assume that is a 1-2 hr job so...But I will be honest with you. Since you don't seem like you have done it before I would take it to a shop..... Especially if you have to cut it. Also to save a buck or two remove the fin yourself so they don't charge you for that as well. I did my hood spears and gills and door stills on my own...But then when I went after the hockey stripes...well lets just say there was a waste of money...I got smart and went to a shop for the bigger areas of my whip.

05-19-2010, 09:09 AM	#4
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i would not attempt it myself.i would have a pro install it.just don't trust myself.

05-19-2010, 10:21 AM	#8
FamousZ Drives: 2000 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	You dont need soap and water for di-noc.. It is actually really simple to install! Have a heat gun and youll be set.. The vinyl has these channels that its easy to get bubbles out and it stretches pretty far with some heat added to it.. What I would do is have a couple people hold in and run over it real quick with a heat gun to make it stretchy and then pull tight over the roof.. Then just go over it and make it straight and smooth..

05-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#9
RandomHB Drives: 2013 Black & Grey 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 59 View My Garage	I've been seriously considering getting my whole car wrapped in vinyl, though not the carbon fiber - flat black is what I'd do. I have no idea what kind of cost I'm looking at here and I don't know of a place in or near Tallahassee, Fl that could do it. Maybe Tampa or Orlando...

05-19-2010, 12:36 PM	#10
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I was looking at a couple videos on youtube and it actually does not look to hard. It looks like its pretty easy as long as you keep it heated up. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

05-19-2010, 03:54 PM	#12
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,546	i think i will do that to my IOM 2SS/RS!!! thats a great idea. i just installed my black rims and that would match nicely!!! i kid i kid.... i seen your other post about copy cars...i do have a IOM 2SS/RS though,lol. good luck!

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