"Carbon Fiber" Vinyl over unpainted flat plastic

[SciroccoTDI]

Pics don't do it justice - local guy did it, used my car to make the templates to do another hatchback - so local (Denver area) owners PM me if you want it done and I'll pass the info.

 

[jeremiah.wells]

Looks pretty good. If anything it will keep the pkastic from fading!

 

[SciroccoTDI]

Looks pretty good. If anything it will keep the pkastic from fading!

My exact reason for doing it...and its a subtle, great looking mod - I had seen a Cruze Eco at the dealer when I ordered my Sonic a year ago that had had the same treatment by the guy and asked the sales guys for his info when I was in for my first oil change. It took him around 3 hours to get it to where he was happy with it (IE friggin perfect) and to have his templates made for another Sonic HB.

 

[423]

Looks good!

423

 

[$ub$onic]

I want it

 

[SciroccoTDI]

I want it

Just had 2 different dudes at the gas station ask me what the car was first, then drool over it basically. Both noticed the CF vinyl - one was running in a 08-10 range 530 xi and the other in Murano. First question after learning it was a Sonic, MPG?, second, engine?, third "how much?" with both guys...pointed em both at their closest Chevy dealer and said have fun...I am used to the "my buddy had one of those in High school" comments when I have my Scirocco 16v out but not the "what the heck is that" stuff.

In my opinion, Chevy could do something with that flat unpainted plastic stuff for a few dollars per car and really make a difference at first look (IE, garner more interest).

 

[$ub$onic]

I had a couple what the heack is that's but not in a good way

 

[Beastlick]

In my opinion, Chevy could do something with that flat unpainted plastic stuff for a few dollars per car and really make a difference at first look (IE, garner more interest).

You do know they added that flat plastic there for a reason right? You can peel it off on the door pilars. Its simply to reduce the amount of fingerprints, which btw im sure your C/F vinyl does just as well. But its not "glossy" or painted for a reason.

 

[SciroccoTDI]

You do know they added that flat plastic there for a reason right? You can peel it off on the door pilars. Its simply to reduce the amount of fingerprints, which btw im sure your C/F vinyl does just as well. But its not "glossy" or painted for a reason.

Yeah, I know that part was just vinyl, but the massive rear door handle area? Gonna be fade city in Colorado's sun so had the door vinyl done to match.

 

[dblackston]

I like it, looks good. I have my rear chrome trunk strip and the mustache on mine in C/F vinyl. But since I did them myself there are imperfections but oh well I like the look instead of the cheap plastic vibe it puts off. Have you guys seen this stuff? Super interesting if the parts where easily removed. Might be worth a shot for someone with the time and cash to try it out. Some pretty neat youtube videos out there too.

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