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Tired of Looking at Black Trim
I finally got tired of looking at the unattractive black trim on my Spyder. Next to the chrome it just did not look dressy. Experimented with all sorts of ideas and vinyl. Finally I settled on and found the "right" carbon fiber that doesn't look like a sticker or decal added. Tested it out with all the love bugs we have here right now and they wiped right off. I like it a lot better than the bland old black trim. I thought I would share what it looks like with you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lewD7...ature=youtu.be
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2012 Spyder RT SE5 Brake pedal mod
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Originally Posted by Sting
I finally got tired of looking at the unattractive black trim on my Spyder. Next to the chrome it just did not look dressy. Experimented with all sorts of ideas and vinyl. Finally I settled on and found the "right" carbon fiber that doesn't look like a sticker or decal added. Tested it out with all the love bugs we have here right now and they wiped right off. I like it a lot better than the bland old black trim. I thought I would share what it looks like with you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lewD7...ature=youtu.be
I like it! Wish I was talented enough to do the same to my 12 Pearl White RT Ltd. Where did you find the "right" carbon fiber?
2016 F3-L Special Series? Mods: Lamonster IPS end caps w/ Gripper 3rd pegs, GPS mount, Power Plate, Perf. Muffler; Backoff Brake Light Strobe; CD Front (amber/red) Brightsides & Tip Kit; ISCI Flag Holder w/Long Poles; BRP Signature Light, Aux Lights, Saddlebag Liners, Garmin 590 GPS; TricLED foam Grips, LEDs (Aux/headlights); Pitbull Driving Lights; RDL seat; Ultimate backrest
Previous ryde: 2012 RT-L, 26,636 miles on it when traded; 2014 RT-L, 34,147 miles on it when traded
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The 3M DiNOC is what I found to work the best. The color choices are standard colors. Not a lot of choices but I found that if it does not say 3M DiNOC then it is hard to make bends on curves on the plastic, not to mention it does not stick as well. Of course prep and making sure the surface is treated prior to application is crucial.
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That has a super good look, very nice.
Last edited by wetmountainman; 09-12-2013 at 02:38 PM.
2013 RT Ltd. SE5
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2015 RTSE, Red Pearl, Shorty Antenna, Chrome Rear Rack, Deer Whistles, BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
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Well time to become a Spyderlovers sponsor and start selling kits!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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Awesome..!!
nicely done. You have added a lot to the look of your ryde...congrats..!!
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Looks great!
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awsome!
2012 RT Limited Lava Bronze
Inspector Gadgets cupholder & rear deck brake light
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very nice!
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by Sting
The 3M DiNOC is what I found to work the best. The color choices are standard colors. Not a lot of choices but I found that if it does not say 3M DiNOC then it is hard to make bends on curves on the plastic, not to mention it does not stick as well. Of course prep and making sure the surface is treated prior to application is crucial.
So how did you prep it to hold well?
Did all the pieces have to be wet sanded smooth?
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you have that bike looking great! congrats.
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I like how you used brown and black carbon fiber in the areas you did, very classy.
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
So how did you prep it to hold well?
Did all the pieces have to be wet sanded smooth?
The first key is to make sure the surface is clean of any residue from the road and especially any armor all type products or vinyl dressings. A mixture of alcohol and water used multiple times will eventually make the surface ready and then 3m makes an adhesive promoter that must be worked into the surface. I guess the long answer to the question however is- no - there was no need to wet sand.
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Originally Posted by Sting
The first key is to make sure the surface is clean of any residue from the road and especially any armor all type products or vinyl dressings. A mixture of alcohol and water used multiple times will eventually make the surface ready and then 3m makes an adhesive promoter that must be worked into the surface. I guess the long answer to the question however is- no - there was no need to wet sand.
Thanks, didnt know if the surface had to be super smooth.
reading up a bit on it, it says its stable in sunlight about 4 years. I wonder how well clear coat would bond to it, because you can buy UV stable clearcoat and it would last much longer.
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I love it. Every time this thread comes up I hem and has over buying the film I just don't think I could make it look as good as you did.
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2010 RS-S SE5 Pearl White
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That is some awesome work you did. Lots of great talent displayed on the way you applied the carbon fiber.
Carl
2012 White RT Limited and 2013 Yellow ST-S Think 3 .i.
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Love it!
Awesome look!
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Just completed the black trim around back speakers and trim around seats and controls including section behind seat. I will post some pics in a bit of how that looks.
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