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chris_uk
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im not normally one to ask about this sorta stuff on cars, but here is my problem..

my vents on the side of the car are getting very badly stone chipped, so i was going to cover them in vinyl.

ATM they are anthracite in colour, but i dont have any other anthracite parts on the car, so i was going to cover them in the carbon vinyl stuff to match the front splitter and i was going to cover the rear spoiler aswell.

here is a quick photoshop of the vents
Matt L
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aslong as its not the cabon vinyl you get from halfords it shoudl look good imo.
a_j_mair
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mud flaps?
chris_uk
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no i was going to get that propper stuff..

this stuff..


not this stuff
chris_uk
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
mud flaps?


what mud flaps?
a_j_mair
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would you not be better fitting some mudflaps to stop stones flying up opposed to trying to cover over stone chips and the viynl getting tatty with stone chips?
chris_uk
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cant relly fit them, you can but im not sure about the,
LeeM
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if its the proper 3m carbon stuff it could look good. im always a bit unsure about fake carbon though because obviously the main bought is weight saving not style whoring
chris_uk
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yea, im in the same boat tbh, but these parts are soooo light ayway it barely maked ay difference..

but, its got to look better than a non painted spoiler and stone chipped vents
LeeM
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meh id do it. can always pull it off if you dont like it
chris_uk
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yup

where is the best plce to get this stuff?
Ojc
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www.brokenpencil.co.uk
LeeM
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http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=3m+carbon&_sacat=See-All-Categories
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cheers, ill get some ordered
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What about using C-Flex material from CarbonMods.co.uk Its similar to the stuff used by the kit car boys; either that or give them a call. They might come to a deal with you to tool for the first set

http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments/Carbon-Fibre-Sheet/Flexible-Sheet.aspx

[Edited on 01-04-2010 by LiVe LeE]
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Didn't read your post thoroughly enough! I thought you meant the arches needed protection; hence this material that the kit car boys use.

Carbonmods do a skinning kit instead which might be good; you an actual layer of carbon rather than carbon look film
Graham88
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Having actual carbon made up isn't really that expensive. Might be worth speaking to a company if you donate your vent to let them make the first one they might give you a big discount for doing so or even free. My mate just got an Astra VXR spoiler for £200.
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yes to the vinyl, will look great.

 
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