DannyBoy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Well, after a LOT of development, I'm pleased to say that I can now offer a carbon fibre skinning service that genuinely produces fantastic results! After trying the publicised DIY methods, and finding the methods and materials pretty lacking for anything other than simple shapes, I've spent some considerable time trialing different materials and working out a process that produces consistently good results. Such as this 350z centre console: This is a layer of real carbon fibre bonded onto the original part. Not vinyl, not hydrographics, real carbon fibre. When done right, this process adds so little extra thickness that there will be no fitting issues, even on close-fitting interior parts. I can now do this to almost anything, but will be sticking to cosmetic interior parts until I can do some more testing on how structural the extra layer of carbon is. In the near future I hope to be offering an exchange service on main interior parts, but for now this will work in the following way: PM me for a quote or to discuss options (payment will be in advance due to the custom nature of the service) Send me the pieces you want skinned I do the work, this will usually take between two and three weeks depending on the size/number of parts I send the parts back to you (postage included in price) My current supplier can provide red, blue and green coloured fabrics and silver fabric, and these options are available at no extra charge. I have another supplier who could provide a wider range of colours but this will be more expensive. I can also get hold of a very fine weave fabric that very closely imitates pre-preg, again this is more expensive. Modifications to the parts is also possible, so for example blanking off unused switches or creating space for new ones, no real limits on what can be changed prior to skinning! Remember this doesn't just have to be dash parts; it can be door sills, rear strut brace covers, switch covers, even whole door cards if you want. This service is ready to go now, so PM me for details if you are interested. DB Ps. can an Admin contact me re: member trader fees, I have PM'd but had no reply. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Good job Dan WInter is coming and you're not far away, feck this damned Zeditis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 That looks proper good What's the rough ballpark for entire centre console, before I contemplate robbing a bank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 looks impressive , ive seen a video of it on youtube where someone is trying to do a wing mirror and it looks tricky. does it only come in gloss carbon finish or can it be done like the 'dry' carbon finish like they get from pre-preg parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Looks awesome, sadly wont be able to go 2-3 weeks without the parts. Looking forward to when exchange is available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat290490 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 awesome work danny How much would we be looking at for the entire centre console, the two switch covers and the strut brace? Cheers Mat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 +1 on the price of the centre consol? Tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahhp18 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 This looks ace. Think my boyfriend might want his centre console doing on his R34 Skyline !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Looks brilliant mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 looks impressive , ive seen a video of it on youtube where someone is trying to do a wing mirror and it looks tricky. does it only come in gloss carbon finish or can it be done like the 'dry' carbon finish like they get from pre-preg parts? Dry carbon finish can be done as well What's the rough ballpark for entire centre console, before I contemplate robbing a bank... to give people a rough idea, the piece above would be £250 (primarily because it's such an arse to do), with the gear surround/upper dash combo being £200. So £450 for the whole central cabin section. Door switch covers would be £50. To put it in perspective that's hundreds of pounds cheaper than the RSW kits (If you can get them) which don't include the centre console (I.E the biggest part) for something that doesn't look stuck-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 This looks ace. Think my boyfriend might want his centre console doing on his R34 Skyline !! Doesn't need to be Zed parts Can I have further price enquiries via Pm please. As I do projects and work the costing out I will add them to a price list in the first post. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 looks impressive , ive seen a video of it on youtube where someone is trying to do a wing mirror and it looks tricky. does it only come in gloss carbon finish or can it be done like the 'dry' carbon finish like they get from pre-preg parts? Dry carbon finish can be done as well What's the rough ballpark for entire centre console, before I contemplate robbing a bank... to give people a rough idea, the piece above would be £250 (primarily because it's such an arse to do), with the gear surround/upper dash combo being £200. So £450 for the whole central cabin section. Door switch covers would be £50. To put it in perspective that's hundreds of pounds cheaper than the RSW kits (If you can get them) which don't include the centre console (I.E the biggest part) for something that doesn't look stuck-on. That.........is some good value right there. Excellent work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 danny that is a quality finish i've dabbled with this stuff and know how hard it is to work with. and that looks very tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 That looks awesome BTW which admin did you pm about being a member trader ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 danny that is a quality finish i've dabbled with this stuff and know how hard it is to work with. and that looks very tidy Some competition to drive the prices down Richard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyg Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 This looks saweeeet, I'll be adding this to my list of mods for sure Can u do this to pets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Can u do this to pets? Maybe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Really liking this, tried to send a PM but it says, "not able to receive" any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 He's in box will be full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Doh I've done some housekeeping on my inbox now, so hopefully PMs should get through, sorry for any incovenience. DB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Can you skin my todger in CF ? You may need a large section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Can you skin my todger in CF ? You may need a large section... I'm not photoshopping that dave... Anyway why do you ask, having trouble in the rigidity department? DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Can you skin my todger in CF ? You may need a large section... I'm not photoshopping that dave... Anyway why do you ask, having trouble in the rigidity department? DB Viagra would be cheaper I guess but CF would match my Zed interior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 That does look very good indeed, any images with it fitted back in the car yet ? In an ideal world it would be good to send the dash parts (etc) to you, and you send one out that has been done already. I presume the edges wouldn't get snagged and curl up like I'd imagine typical stick on kits would do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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