Tired of Looking at Black Trim

[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

[jerpinoy]

Looks cool

[SpyRyd]

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?

[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.

[wetmountainman]

That has a super good look, very nice.

[Showie]

Cool

[Pirate looks at --]

Well time to become a Spyderlovers sponsor and start selling kits!

[FaranH]

Dang! You did it first class all the way, including your photos and video. Nice job!

[Sting]

Dang! You did it first class all the way, including your photos and video. Nice job!

Well you know that's how da LSU boys roll

[Chupaca]

nicely done. You have added a lot to the look of your ryde...congrats..!!

[can-am sam]

Looks great!

[Lilly]

awsome!

[spyder3]

very nice!

[Daisyjoe]

Well you know that's how da LSU boys roll

UGH!! You had me until you said that Go Dawgs

[SNOOPY]

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?

[DJFaninTN]

you have that bike looking great! congrats.

[SNOOPY]

I like how you used brown and black carbon fiber in the areas you did, very classy.

[Sting]

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.

[SNOOPY]

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.

[mindman]

Looks fantastic!

[bigflax925]

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.

[quickster47]

That is some awesome work you did. Lots of great talent displayed on the way you applied the carbon fiber.

Carl

[Luvs2Ride]

Awesome look!

[Sting]

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.

[Sting]